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A polished Zorlu Center address linking the Mediterranean and Asia through seafood and a raw bar

Sakhalin İstanbul

Seafood · Mediterranean · Asian · Sushi · Celebration

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Zorlu Center, Levazım Koru Sk. No:2, Beşiktaş

Sakhalin Istanbul is a large-scale, ambitious restaurant working with seafood through a MediterrAsian lens. A raw bar, sushi, shellfish and hot seafood plates arrive in polished presentations suited to everything from business dinners to celebrations.

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

For a seafood-led evening with high service standards and a strong sense of occasion.

Sakhalin Istanbul is a large-scale, ambitious restaurant working with seafood through a MediterrAsian lens. A raw bar, sushi, shellfish and hot seafood plates arrive in polished presentations suited to everything from business dinners to celebrations.

Order this

Begin with a selection from the raw bar, then share shellfish and the hot signature dishes.

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

Best time

Weekday lunch is calmer; book well ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 12 Aug 2026
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