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In Kalamış, a short changing menu brings the memory of home cooking into contemporary plates without overworking the ingredients

Parvus Kalamış

Turkish · Seasonal · Neighbourhood

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Zühtüpaşa, Rüştiye Sk. No:4/A, 34724 Kadıköy/İstanbul

In Kalamış, a short changing menu brings the memory of home cooking into contemporary plates without overworking the ingredients. Its small room and limited production reward advance planning.

Recommended by Selin ErdemPlant-Forward Dining Editor · Istanbul
Selin Erdem — Plant-Forward Dining Editor

Selin Erdem

Plant-Forward Dining Editor

For Selin, a strong plant-forward restaurant should build its own culinary language without feeling defined by omission. She considers menu range, seasonality, allergen clarity and how prepared the kitchen is for different needs.

Areas of focus

  • Vegetarian cooking
  • Vegan options
  • Seasonal produce
  • Allergen communication

Editorial principles

  • Judge choice together with quality
  • Look for clear allergen information
  • Consider seasonality and waste
Neighbourhoods followed
Cihangir · Moda · Nişantaşı · Bomonti
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

Its small room and limited production reward advance planning.

In Kalamış, a short changing menu brings the memory of home cooking into contemporary plates without overworking the ingredients. Its small room and limited production reward advance planning.

Order this

Ask for the day’s olive-oil dishes, the slow-cooked main and the house dessert.

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

Best time

Choose an early weekday sitting for a quieter experience, or the weekend for a longer table.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon13:00–21:30
  • Tue13:00–21:30
  • Wed13:00–21:30
  • Thu13:00–21:30
  • Fri13:00–21:30
  • Sat13:00–21:30
  • SunClosed

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Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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