I can't even express how happy we were to find this place. It was recommended by our friends at…read moreOlea Pizzeria. Then we all ended up coming here together on my last day -- after trying it out with my lady. The filipino sushi chef was everything here. He was so kind, and helpful to my lady who he accommodated with vegan dishes. The toro here is better than many American sushi places I've been to! It is high quality. For the price -- we wanted to buy everything. Lol. Most of all, this place is authentic Japanese food! It is is co-Owned by Japanese as well as Turkish. The chefs in the kitchen are Japanese. No wonder why my Chicken Katsudon was on point. Brought back memories of Japan for me. I truly miss this place already. It's by far the bear in Istanbul as far as authenticity. Can't wait to come back.

Nice place in a nice area. It always delights me when restaurants put their menu outside so that…read morepasser byers can decide if they want to enter based on a type of food and prices - and this place is one of them. The food was yummy, the fish was fresh and nicely made and the miso soup tasted great. The prices are decent. The waiters were attentive and welcoming.

Authentic, that's how I would describe Itsumi…read more I've been to two sushi places recently, Inari and Itsumi. And while Inari was good, Itsumi has the best sushi I ate in Istanbul so far. It's one of the only places to have gotten the texture of rice just right. I didn't fall in love with every single roll we had ordered on the 30 piece 115₺ sushi platter, but for the most part, it was great, especially the dragon and crunchy roll were heavenly. The menu is authentic, you won't find your beef sushi roll here like other Japanese restaurants which create rolls specifically catered for the Turkish palate. The friendly and attentive staff is authentic, talk to each other in Japanese, there is even a Japanese waitress, so while I didn't particularly like the decor, this place is the most authentic Japanese experience I've ever had in Istanbul. No wonder that Japanese people frequent here. And as far as pricing goes, it really isn't that expensive for a Japanese restaurant of this quality. Certainly not a cheap meal, but if you ever find yourself in Kanyon craving for some sushi, do not, for the love of sushi, go near SushiCo and torture yourself with that atrocity, you deserve better, your stomach deserves better, just go out, walk for a little, and find this place. Your stomach will thank me. However there are a few minor points. They don't serve real wasabi but horseradish like most other places, unlike Inari, which does serve the real deal. The green tea ice cream was too bitter, again Inari is better in this aspect. But this is just nitpicking.

Do you ever get the feeling when you talk into a restaurant in a foreign country... and all you see…read moreare people eating of the same ethnicity of the restaurant your eating at? Well as much as Italian food in Istanbul is hit or miss, lets just say japanese food is almost always a miss. Now I know what your thinking, who starts a review with a run on sentence and a gross generalization? THIS GUY! But seriously. I walked into Itsumi, which is almost impossible to describe where it is, and what do I see? About 25 Japanese people eating at the various tables. I already knew it was going to be great the moment I walked in. On all levels, Itsumi delivered. Amazing service, amazing food, very vocal chef who sent us a complimentary dish. We got a bottle of Saki (hot) and about 60 pieces of sushi, a soup and an appetizer split between four people. We walked out paying a 160TL each. Considering the bottle was 225TL, I am thinking this was an amazing deal. Try the fried shrimp app, the miso soup, the seawood soup, and virtually any of their sushi platters. I promise you, you won't be disappointed. Easiest 5 star review I will ever have to write. ps. Shout to TimeOut Istanbul for putting me on to this place. You are finally doing it right.

Surprisingly good sushi in Istanbul of all place! Visited…read morehere twice in one week. Friendly chef

From the owner: Maromi Istanbul brings the most exclusive flavors of Japanese cuisine to the center of Istanbul…read more Although these magnificent flavors with Far Eastern influences are made using classical methods, they gain a unique character with the modern touches of Japanese chefs. Within the concept of Japanese cuisine, there are many signature flavors that can please everyone.

Miso Ramen is tucked upstairs in the commercial side of Trump Tower. I didn't realize this until I…read morewas already there and hungry for ramen. It's on the first level food court style but a better restaurant feel. I was greeted warmly and asked to sit outside. The server explained their menu which you can select to customize your meal. There were only two kinds of broth, meat and veggies but many other toppings. He also recommended spicy toppings which definitely helped bring the flavor. One disappointing factor was their meat selection. They are all cold cuts style. So roasted beef was not as expected although it was tender. Noodles were good and broth enhanced by the chili oil and sesame. This isn't Japan quality by any means but it was good value with great service. It also beats TAS ramen hands down.

One of my favorite japanese restaurants to visit in the city. Their sushi is always top-notch, the…read morecrunchy roll is my favorite. They often add new items to the menu, and one of their latest additions was the Hawaiian Poke Bowl that I tried. It was amazing, had a good variety of toppings, the rice was prepared well and had a nice seasoning to it. The salmon on top was delicious. I also tried their sweet and sour chicken, the portion felt a bit small compared with the price, but it was really crunchy and the sauce and seasoning was perfect. I highly recommend Ioki!

Delicious sushi, fast service, great ambiance and heated outdoor seating. Will be back!read more

Loved the breakfast buffet. Quality delicious food. Did a quick lunch once, it was ok. Highly…read morerecommend the buffet!

Absolutely amazing food in Istanbul! We are staying at the hotel during the pandemic, so we take…read moreall our meals here. Safety and cleanliness are 100% observed. There is a possibility to sit indoors/outdoors (with heating lamps during winter) but we prefer indoors. We had some amazing mezze, but also breakfasts are incredible. Wifey prefers Turkish food all the way, while I had some delicious sushi. Service is impeccable and atmosphere is both elegant and intimate, despite the size of the restaurant. We love this place. Highly recommended.

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!