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In Kadıköy Market, this enduring lokanta keeps generations of stews, rice dishes and desserts alive in an orderly, no-nonsense setting

Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası

Turkish · Lokanta · Regional · Family

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Osmanağa, Yağlıkçı İsmail Sok. No:1, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul

In Kadıköy Market, this enduring lokanta keeps generations of stews, rice dishes and desserts alive in an orderly, no-nonsense setting. The day’s counter is a better guide than any menu.

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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The day’s counter is a better guide than any menu.

In Kadıköy Market, this enduring lokanta keeps generations of stews, rice dishes and desserts alive in an orderly, no-nonsense setting. The day’s counter is a better guide than any menu.

Order this

Choose two olive-oil dishes, one stew from the counter and keşkül for 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
  • Mon11:00–22:00
  • Tue11:00–22:00
  • Wed11:00–22:00
  • Thu11:00–22:00
  • Fri11:00–22:00
  • Sat11:00–22:00
  • Sun11:00–22:00

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Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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