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After two weeks in Turkiye I was ready for something other than Turkish food. This place met that…read morecriteria and then some! We ordered: noodles with chicken 8/10 Picked the "teriyaki sauce". It ended up being a great version of chicken chow mein. Great portion size. Shareable or a good sized meal dynamite shrimp 10/10 Came with spicy mayo. It was actually a bit spicy and definitely delicious. Came with a nice amount of large shrimp vegetable gyoza 2/10 Looked great but was undercooked. Maybe if it was actually fried or cooked properly it would be good chili garlic edamame 9/10 Good amount of spice. Service was great. Guy at the counter was nice and helpful explaining menu and providing recommendations. Ambiance was as expected. Nothing fancy. Was nice they had AC going.

The noodles were so good! It's a good portion for the price. Came out super quick. We did take out…read more Good late night snack after drinking.

What another great affordable lunch spot here. Kind of a cafeteria vibe, but so many choices. And…read more the people could not be nicer! Tucked sway in one of many walk streets and I picked it because of the line. Can't go wrong if everyone wants to eat the food. Had Turkish meatballs, potatoes and some delicious baked apples for a dessert. All for $2,40!!! If you travel here, you can find so many of these clean and fresh spots!! I love great street food. So good!

Great food, friendly staff. Recommended to us by a local and did not disappoint! Perfect for a…read morequick bite.

Self-proclaimed the largest Doner in Istanbul, and considered by many to be the best, Karadeniz…read moreDöner Asım Usta in Beşiktaş can be identified by a continuous line beginning at 10h30 Monday through Saturday. Fast paced and crowded, the concise menu selling sliced Meat as Sandwiches, Wraps or atop Rice, guests are invited to dine-in or take away all for roughly 110 to 140 Turkish Lira per choice. Making puffy Lavash on-site, ordered "Üç Çeyrek" versus "Durum" on a Wrap, Meat carefully balances Fat with Flesh lightly seasoned such that the combination of Beef and Lamb requires little more than a slice of Tomato and Pepper to shine.

This small stall in Besksitas is rated among the top street food stops in all of Istanbul, so I…read moremade an effort to give it a try. It took three attempts to get a doner at Karadeniz. Fortunately my hotel was not too far away. First off, it was closed on Sunday. I imagine some research beforehand might have alerted me to this, but the only other enterprises in the area also closed were the banks. Second and more disappointing was arriving at about 4 PM (hoping to beat the dinner crowd) only to be told as I tried to get in line that they were about to close and I was too late. Well I finally got their basic doner, the easiest to order given the language barrier. The meat was unquestionably moist and tasty and the roasted veggies added to the flavor sensation. However, I found the proportion of bread to meat extremely imbalanced. Bluntly, I thought the meat portion was a little stingy. The bread overwhelmed the flavorful meat. The remedy might be to toss half the bun or, as suggested by another reviewer, purchase a plate rather than a sandwich and make your own. Bottom line, a doner worth giving a try. But would I travel across town for it, probably not. There are many very good doner purveyors all around. And the margin of improvement that Karadeniz adds would not warrant such added effort.

Amazing Turkish breakfast. Talking about colorful table with lots of delicious food. We chose the…read moreTurkish breakfast which comes with a variety of plates ( Shakshouka, potatoes, sujuk, eggs with sujuk, eggs with meat, cheese with Simit for dips, etc.). The food tastes great and the table setting is very appealing. The restaurant itself is very cute. Reminds me a bit of Alice's tea cup in NYC but Turkish style. Tea is unlimited here and they have it on the table. It kinda made the table warm though. The grandmas at the front and working in the place are so cute and sweet spreading flowers and kisses to people coming in. They also offer you an assortment of jams when they see you're done eating. The waiter was extremely helpful as it was our first time and the whole crew are just on point. A must visit restaurant if you're visiting Istanbul and looking for a breakfast/brunch place.

Nothing like it used to be. They took Orange juice to every table but ours. We had to ask before…read morethey would remember to bring it. The eggs were served in small individual pans( for one ) and we were three people. we had to ask for things to be brought and they forgot one even though they would say it would come up right away. We would not have minded paying if they served what they were supposed to serve. They are definitely cutting corners on the food items!! The price was too high for what they served. The waiters were too busy socializing than attending tables. One waiter was rolling a cigarett tobacco for a table!!! Just totally different from what they used to be. Never going back!!!

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Beşiktaş. Prices are perfect, food is perfect,…read moreservice is ultra fast, and the place is so organized and clean! I recommend everyone to try it soon!

This café and bookstore was down the street from the hotel and it looked like such a charming spot…read morethat we decided to have breakfast here one of the days. Unfortunately, this is one of those places that look better than it actually is. Food was subpar yet prices were higher than most other places we ate at while in Istanbul.

Very cute coffee house and bookshop. This place seems to attract artists. While there, one person…read morewas taking artistic photographs, another was painting. The coffee is good and service excellent.

Friendly staff and delicious coffee with warm ambience. Great assortment of coffee, including…read moreTurkish Coffee and cold brew coffee. Lots of snacks, too. Affordable prices. Pet friendly.

It was our last night in Istanbul so we wanted to try a true local place. Boy did we luck out it…read morewas a fabulous meal. They only serve one dish and your decision is portion size. The lamb was juicy and well seasoned, the pita is below it on the plate, it comes with delicious fresh yogurt so creamy and smooth, fresh slices of ripe tomatoes and very spicy peppers. They do not serve liquor, but the Turkish tea pairs beautifully with the dish. Service was friendly and fast. We were seated immediately on a busy Friday night in the tourist area. It isn't on the main drag, but rather tucked up a small side street. The decor is simple, but there are notes of thanks all over the walls. Would definitely return.

Best meal in Istanbul. Only 1 item on the menu. A unbelievable lamb dish. You decision is do you…read moreget 1/2 portion, 1portion or 1 1/2 portions. Pita, lamb, yogurt & tomatoes. Melted butter poured over dish.