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ÇOKÇOK $$$
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| THAI
15-29, mains, 15-35; dinner daily, lunch Tue-Sun)
The fragrances of lemongrass, coriander
(cilantro) and kaffir lime lure diners into this sleek restaurant on Tepebaşı's main drag.
Huge servings of dishes from the classic Thai repertoire go down well with a Tiger or
Efes beer. It's one of the best Asian restaurants in the city, so book ahead to be sure of a
table.
HACI ABDULLAH $$$
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| LOKANTA
noon-10.30pm; )
This İstanbul institution (established in 1888) serves a good range of
mezes and
hazır yemek
(ready-made food). There's no alcohol, but the range of delicious
desserts well and truly compensates. Come for lunch rather than dinner.
GANİ GANİ ŞARK SOFRAS $$
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| KEBAPS, PIDE
(Taksim Kuyu Sokak 13; kebaps 10-26, pides 10-16; 10am-midnight Mon-Thu, to 1am Fri & Sat;
Kabataş then funicular to Taksim)
Young Turkish couples love lolling on the traditional
Anatolian seating at this friendly eatery. If you'd prefer to keep your shoes on, claim a
table and chair on the 1st floor to enjoy excellent kebaps, rich
mantı
(Turkish ravioli) and
piping hot pide. No alcohol.
MEDI ŞARK SOFRASI $$
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| KEBAPS
(Küçük Parmak Kapı Sokak 46a; kebaps 9-25; Kabataş, then funicular to Taksim)
Another popular
kebapcı
(kebap eatery) off İstiklal, Medi specialises in meat dishes from the southeastern
region of Turkey, which are served with the house speciality of
babam ekmek
(my father's
bread). It's known for its Adana and
beyti sarma
, which are perfectly accompanied by a
glass of frothy
ayran
(no alcohol is served). Seating is Anatolian style.
HELVETİA LOKANTA $
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| LOKANTA
(General Yazgan Sokak 8-12, Asmalımescit; soup TL5, portions 5-12; 8am-10pm Mon-Sat; ;
Kabataş, then funicular to Tünel)
This tiny
lokanta
is popular with locals (particularly of the ve-
getarian and vegan variety), who pop in here for inexpensive soups, salads and stews that
are cooked fresh each day. No alcohol, and cash only.
