Istanbul Restaurant Tips by ophiro

Beyaz Balina

Restaurant Name: kumkapi restaurants

Beyaz balina (White Whale) is a restaurant in Kumkapi.
We read about the restaurant in a book about Istanbul so we decided to go and enjoy.

The good thing about the restaurant is the atmosphere of the place - street musicians , a lot of noise but in the good way.

The service was bad , the food wasnt that good - they added more money and they didnt want to show us the menu , they didnt tell us that the bread and water is 12 YTL and we had to wait a lot for the food.

Favorite Dish: I ate meat kebap that was avarage , only 6 small pieces of meat with a small portion of french fries and it cost me 15YTL !!!.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 0212 517 22 59
Address: �apari Sokak No:32 Kumkap�

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Tres - Galata Bridge: Tres - Galata Bridge

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Tres

Restaurant Name: Tres - Galata Bridge

Tres is a restaurant on the Galata bridge with amazing view to Topkapi palace and the water.

When we came to the bridge the waiter called us and gave us the card of the restaurant and we came to sit a few days later.

The table was on the sea and it was very relaxing and atmospheric - especially the moon that was almost full and was orange.

The food was good , i ordered meat Kebap that was good , very spicy (they gave it with spicy green pepper) , the french fries were good and the sallad was ok.

My wife ate a fish and enjoyed it very much.

The price was ok - 75 YTL for 4 Persons with 3 Fish dishes , big mixed sallad , my meat kebap , 4 diet coke , fruits , coffee and of course water and bread (you can see my warning and dengers tip about it).

Favorite Dish: The Kebap was very good , spicy.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 0212 243 98 93
Address: Galata Bridge
Directions: Galata bridge between Galata and Eminonu

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Simit -Turkey's Cheapest fast food: Simit - Turkey's Cheapest fast food

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Simit

Restaurant Name: Simit -Turkey's Cheapest fast food

Simit - Turkey's Cheapest fast food that you can find almost everywhere in the streets and even on ferries.
You will see a street vendor that sells simit on a stand.

Simit is kind of round bread with sesame seeds and one simit will cost you between 0.4YTL to 1YTL.

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Theme: Bakery
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Everywhere

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Dondurma - Ice cream: Dondurma - Ice cream

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Dondurma - Ice cream

Restaurant Name: Dondurma - Ice cream

Dondurma is the turkish word for Ice Cream.
On many street you will find a guy that is selling ice cream with traditional clothes and a lot of noise , bells and a big show.

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Theme: Ice Cream
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Everywhere

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Doner Kebap: Doner Kebap

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Doner Kebap

Restaurant Name: Doner Kebap

Doner Kebap is like the national dish of Turkey (in Israel it is called Shawarma).

This is a huge meat that is being roasted on a grill and the meaning of the word Doner is turning.

There is also a chicken Kebap (Tavuk) which is very good too - i liked the chicken more.

It should cost between 1YTL to 4 YTL (in restaurant for tourists they will take more of course).

Favorite Dish: Chicken Kebap in a pide (Pita bread) with french fries.

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Theme: Middle Eastern
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Everywhere

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Starbucks Coffee: Starbucks Coffee

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Starbucks Coffee