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A sharing-led Japanese izakaya with strong cocktails in Suadiye

Little Pika

Japanese · Cocktails

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Plaj Yolu Street, Suadiye

Little Pika turns Japanese food into a social izakaya flow through small plates, robata and sushi. As evening builds, the timber-lined room becomes redder, louder and more energetic.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a lively Suadiye night that starts with food and stretches into cocktails and music.

Little Pika turns Japanese food into a social izakaya flow through small plates, robata and sushi. As evening builds, the timber-lined room becomes redder, louder and more energetic.

Order this

Order Chu Toro Tartare, gyoza and a whole skewer from the robata, then add a signature cocktail.

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

Best time

Plan around 14:00-01:00 daily and reserve for dinner and a table.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon14:00–01:00
  • Tue14:00–01:00
  • Wed14:00–01:00
  • Thu14:00–01:00
  • Fri14:00–01:00
  • Sat14:00–01:00
  • Sun14:00–01:00

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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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