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POV Burger, Caddebostan in Kadıköy, Istanbul

POV Burger, Caddebostan

Kadıköy

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POV Burger, Caddebostan is a good Kadıköy fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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The Grungy, Suadiye in Suadiye, Istanbul

The Grungy, Suadiye

Suadiye

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The Grungy is a good Suadiye fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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J Burger in Kadıköy, Istanbul

J Burger

Kadıköy

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J Burger is a good Kadıköy fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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49 Çukurcuma in Cihangir, Istanbul

49 Çukurcuma

Cihangir

₺₺ · Lunch

49 Çukurcuma is a good Cihangir fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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Ali Ocakbaşı in Gümüşsuyu, Istanbul

Ali Ocakbaşı

Gümüşsuyu

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Ali Ocakbaşı stands out in Gümüşsuyu for pairing a clear kitchen identity with the view.

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Az Çok Thai in Kuloğlu, Istanbul

Az Çok Thai

Kuloğlu

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Az Çok Thai is a good Kuloğlu fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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Banyan, Ortaköy in Yıldız, Istanbul

Banyan, Ortaköy

Yıldız

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Banyan, Ortaköy stands out in Yıldız for pairing a clear kitchen identity with the view.

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Chacha Balık in Çengelköy, Istanbul

Chacha Balık

Çengelköy

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For a polished waterfront fish meal on Istanbul's Asian side.

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Dragon Restaurant in Harbiye, Istanbul

Dragon Restaurant

Harbiye

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Dragon Restaurant is a good Harbiye fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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Eleos Beyoglu in Asmalımescit, Istanbul

Eleos Beyoglu

Asmalımescit

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For a surprising dinner in the middle of Istiklal, hidden from street level and defined by both its panorama and multicultural meze repertoire.

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Giritli in Ahırkapı, Istanbul

Giritli

Ahırkapı

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To see a broader side of Turkish cooking through small plates, long conversation and a distinctly Cretan kitchen story.

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