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(Shop 7, Ali Baba Türbe Sokak 21, Nuruosmaniye; dishes 9-16; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat; Çemberlitaş)
Another excellent neighbourhood eatery, Onur grills succulent kebaps to order and dis-
plays an array of daily dishes in its bain-marie. Of these, the aubergine dishes are particu-
larly tasty. No alcohol.
KURU FASÜLYECİ ERZINCANLİ ALİ BABA $
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10; 7am-7pm; ; Laleli Üniversite)
Join the crowds of hungry locals at this long-time
institution located opposite the Süleymaniye Mosque. It's been dishing up its signature
kuru fasulye
(Anatolian-style white beans cooked in a spicy tomato sauce) since 1924 and
it's delicious when accompanied by pilaf (rice) and pickles. Next-door
Kanaat Fasülyeci
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is nearly as old and serves up more of the same. No alcohol.
DÖNERCİ ŞAHİN USTA $
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(Kılıççılar Sokak 7, Nuruosmaniye; döner kebap 10; 10am-3pm Mon-Sat; Çemberlitaş)
Turks
take family, football and food seriously. And when it comes to food, few dishes are
sampled and assessed as widely as the humble döner kebap. Ask any shopkeepers in the
Grand Bazaar about who makes the best döner in the immediate area, and they are likely
to give the same answer: 'Şahin Usta, of course!'. Takeaway only.
HAVUZLU RESTAURANT $$
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(Gani Çelebi Sokak 3, Grand Bazaar; dishes 8-18, kebaps 17-20; 11.30am-5pm Mon-Sat; ;
Beyazıt-Kapalı Çarşı)
After a morning spent in the Grand Bazaar, many visitors choose to
park their shopping bags at this well-known
lokanta
. A lovely space with a vaulted ceil-
ing, Havuzlu (named after the small fountain at its entrance) serves up simple but tasty
fare to hungry hordes of tourists and shopkeepers - go early when the food is freshest.
The restaurant also has a clean toilet, something quite rare in the bazaar. No alcohol,
though.
FES CAFE $$
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17-19;
Çemberlitaş)
After a morning spent trading repartee with the
closed Sun;
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