Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Cozy
Sankai by Nagaya
Bebek
$$$$
Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
Cuisine Guide
Best Japanese Venues in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Japanese venues in the city — each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Venues
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Modern
Nobu Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Cozy
Inari Omakase
Kuruçeşme
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Premium sushi experience since 2012
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Modern
Zuma
Istinye
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Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence
Partner
Restaurant
Waterfront See & Be Seen
Roka
Karaköy
$$$$
Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Rooftop
Banyan
Ortaköy
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Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Novikov Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
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Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Trendy Modern
% Arabica
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship
Partner
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Modern
FENZ Istanbul
Istinye
$$$$
Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina
Partner
Restaurant
Rooftop Romantic
Sunset Grill & Bar
Ulus
$$$$
Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994
Editor's Pick
Bar
Trendy See & Be Seen
GOU Society
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
La Boom
Emirgan
$$$
Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night
Restaurant
Authentic Intimate
Itsumi
Levent
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Authentic Japanese by Chef Horikoshi with omakase by reservation
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Trendy
Hazine
Cihangir
$$$
Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub
Partner
Bar
Trendy See & Be Seen
16ROOF
Beşiktaş
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Swissotel's see-and-be-seen rooftop with DJ sets
Bar
Hidden Gem Classic
Kaia Bebek
Bebek
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Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek
Editor's Pick
Bar
See & Be Seen Bosphorus View
Ruby Istanbul
Ortaköy
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Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Korto Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Restaurant
Modern Trendy
Ken Sushi & More
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye
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