Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

Istanbul was love not just because of the history and architecture but most importantly for its…read morefood. The sweets and savory both are on point. You can actually go to a hole in the wall and get the best kababs or baklava or halwas every eatery is a sheer joy. So this is one of the best places for a kababfest all over Yelp, YouTube influencers backing that and also the most recommended place on internet based reviews. We chose a non busy time it wasn't that packed. This restaurant is not compact but definitely crowded in the sense that tables are very close to one another. The staff is extremely polite, helpful and friendly. We ordered a little bit of everything including liver. Each item was bursting of flavor and the meat used was top notch quality. Price point isn't bad. Do google the menu with pricing and these change quite often in places like Turkey which is a tourist hub. We paid with credit card no issues. The food came out piping hot and within reasonable grilling time. Definitely recommend this place it's a haven for meat lovers I can't wait to go back this is a solid 5 on 5 for me.

Bread was great. The food was not great but not bad. The atmosphere was good…read more Every thing took long to be ready.

The best food at all you should try dorum and kebap the chef is very clean and welcomedread more

The food is amazing! The owners are thoughtful. The chef exudes charisma. The service is…read moreimpeccable. The ambiance is incredible and your night will surely end with singing and dancing. This is by far my favorite spot for kebab and yeni raki.

Best food and service in Istanbul. I highly recommend this restaurant. You need to go to this place.read more

good service sigma had nice turkish tea and good sea bass fish also free baklava for tableread more

Good food, although lamb was a bit gamey. The salads were kinda bland but the thin yogurt with…read moregrains was good. The rice dish (perdeli pilav) was definitely a winner, couldn't get enough of it.

Great place to have an awesome meal for a reasonable price in Tuksim Square. I have been looking…read morefor a good place to have traditional Turkish food and found it! Strongly recommend. People were very nice as well.

We came here for a late dinner around 9:30 pm, right after our hammam experience right next door…read more We ordered the lamb chops and testi kebap (clay pot stew). All our food were prepared well and delicious. Affordable prices. We ordered beers but the very friendly and generous owner, Yunus, gave us more drinks, raki (turkish liquor), which was great. Plus, he gave us baklava for dessert. We had fun conversations and were entertained by Yunus and his assistant the whole time. Walking distance from Hagia sofia. Highly recommended.

Beikoz Kebabs; tender cubes of beef steak enveloped with thin slices of egg plants in tomato sauce…read morewith a little white rice and some green lettuce. They treated us with some fresh yogurt, egg plant salad and a little mixed salad which had minced tomatoes, cucumbers and probably a little onion too. We had the appetizer with freshly made bread prior to our order....so good! It was ok the house by the way, then after our dinner we were served fresh bites of baklava and some mint tea. Loved it! Great hospitality and delicious food. Ask for Malik if you remember, he will take good care of yo8z

My husband found this restaurant because it was one of the closest ones to our hotel and had…read moregluten/dairy free options. We walked in and were told because we didn't have a reservation that there was only one table, but they were very nice and seated us quickly. It was our first meal in Istanbul and we were tired from our travels, so it was a little overwhelming when they came by with a giant platter of appetizers for us to choose from. We didn't pick any, but they did look tasty. My husband got a pide and I got the gluten free and vegan one. The kitchen was open, so it was nice to watch the guy happily making the pide. Mine was really delicious - the crust was crunchy and held up well with the pile of vegetables on it. Great way to start our trip here! My husband ordered dessert and they even made up a gluten and dairy free dessert for me - it was some type of candied pumpkin with syrup and walnuts. So thoughtful! Definitely 10/10 for the service and also 10/10 for the view.

First time to Turkey and Istanbul. On recommendation from the hotel staff. Utterly amazing…read moreinitiation to real Turkish food. Let the waiter make the food selections from menu. Nailed it! Have eaten a lot of other places in the world and think this rates near the top! patio dinning at night fantastic

Fabulous atmosphere. Great barbecue and fresh foods. Love this Lo o cal stash for authentic Turkish…read morefoods.

We came here for dinner in our second night in Turkey, and thoroughly enjoyed it... we loved the…read morekunefe the most, and it was our favourite out of all the ones we had in Istanbul! The ambiance here is beautiful - hidden in a small alley on a road beside the Galata Tower, there are lights and music that fill up the narrow path here. Outside seating is super quaint, and the inside of the restaurant is nice too, decorated in a very traditional way. We started off with a shepherds salad because I was in desperate need of fibre after two days of straight protein and carbs . It was a simple Mediterranean style salad, with tomato, onions, cucumbers, and parsley. We then shared a chicken shish and, heavily influenced by the meal we had at Antiochia the day prior, a kebab durum. The durum was good - crispy and meaty - but I think we had the best at Antiochia. It lacked a bit of juice. The chicken shish was delicious though; it was tender, moist, and flavourful. The real star, however, was the kunefe. This dessert was by far the best of its kind we've had in Istanbul! It wasn't too sweet, the inside was creamy (and more mild than some other variations we tried), but it was the clotted cream on top and the pistachio crumble that elevated this to another level. The cream made the dish super buttery and fragrant, adding complexity. Would definitely come again just for the kunefe!

I got the Sultan's Favorite (Hunkar Begendi), which are beef cubes in a tomato sauce, with roasted…read moreeggplant puree and kashar cheese, which i highly recommend. The beef was fork tender, and all the platters are generous portions. We left very full. Service was friendly and hospitable, and very accommodating to us tourists who didn't speak the language.  The Turkish glass mosaic lamps and chandeliers iconic of the Grand Bazaar lights up this cozy yet elegant venue. If you're in Istanbul and not sure where to eat, this is a solid, reliable pick. Reasonable pricing, fresh, high-quality ingredients, and everything's just so delicious. Great menu of Turkish wines and beers, too.

Food: We took fish soup, Calamari and Hamsi fish . All tastes not bad . But Hamsi fish little bit…read moremore burn . Calamari is old and hard no taste. Service: Service is very good. They wanted to change the dishes if taste bad. Ambiance: Good and outside setting area and has hitting option.

The Khorasani was a restaurant chosen by our guide during our day tour around Istanbul…read more The space felt open and breezy even though we sat inside and I loved that they had air conditioning. I did feel like the salad with chicken I ordered was incredibly meat heavy with very little salad and I didn't love that the bell peppers included aren't listed on the menu, but their hummus was mouthwateringly delicious. The service was prompt and the meal came with gratis baklava and ice cream as well as tea, but I didn't partake since we were walking so much. All in all, it was a good meal but definitely a bit different than expected from the menu.

So delicious! Great service and a nice welcome, too. The mixed grill was absolutely wonderful. And…read moreI love how they serve the fresh bread....it's all puffy and then magically deflates as it cools. The patio is wonderful and they have a nicely decorated interior dining room with a Byzantine theme, as well as an open kitchen and grill where you can watch them cook the delicious kebabs and meats. They offered us a delicious baklava and ice cream as a "free" dessert. Plus the prices are not bad, considering it's in such a touristic area. It's about half what I paid at some other places. Service is great. The food is very fresh. Highly recommend if you are in Fatih or nearby in the Sultanahmet area.