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The dining room and atmosphere at Cunda Balık
The dining room and atmosphere at Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
A carefully presented dish from Cunda Balık
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Bostancı, Istanbul

A long-standing Bostancı address built around Aegean herbs, extensive meze and daily fish

Cunda Balık

Turkish · Seafood · Meze · Celebration

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Bostancı, Kadıköy

Cunda Balık brings dozens of Aegean greens and olive-oil dishes together with the day's fish. Its relaxed Bostancı room, unusually broad meze counter and shareable warm plates work especially well for group tables.

Recommended by Can ArelMeyhane & Seafood Editor · Istanbul
Can Arel — Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can Arel

Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can’s approach focuses on the way a table unfolds over time. Seasonality of fish, freshness of meze, service pace, sound level and billing clarity are all treated as parts of one experience.

Areas of focus

  • Meyhane culture
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meze
  • Bosphorus restaurants

Editorial principles

  • Ask about seasonality and the day’s catch
  • Include the table’s rhythm in the review
  • Check pricing clarity
Neighbourhoods followed
Arnavutköy · Karaköy · Samatya · Kadıköy
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

To explore Aegean cooking through herbs and meze as much as through fish.

Cunda Balık brings dozens of Aegean greens and olive-oil dishes together with the day's fish. Its relaxed Bostancı room, unusually broad meze counter and shareable warm plates work especially well for group tables.

Order this

Choose four or five small plates, add the house Cunda lokumu or calamari, then share the daily fish.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Reserve for dinner; arrive early in the service to browse the meze counter at its calmest.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–01:00
  • Tue12:00–01:00
  • Wed12:00–01:00
  • Thu12:00–01:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–01:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsCall the venue to check table availability and reservation arrangements.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.
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Last checked: 31 Aug 2026
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