Sankai by Nagaya Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Cozy Artistic
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Best Japanese Restaurants in Istanbul
Japanese places in Istanbul, selected for the guide. Compare menus, price ranges and atmosphere before choosing.
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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Sankai by Nagaya, Nobu Istanbul, Inari Omakase, Zuma, Roka.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sankai by Nagaya | Bebek | $$$$ | Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision |
| 2 | Nobu Istanbul | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton |
| 3 | Inari Omakase | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | Premium sushi experience since 2016 |
| 4 | Zuma | İstinye | $$$$ | Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence |
| 5 | Roka | Karaköy | $$$$ | Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views |
| 6 | Banyan | Ortaköy | $$$$ | Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views |
| 7 | Novikov Istanbul | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental |
| 8 | % Arabica | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship |
| 9 | Akira Back Istanbul | Bakırköy | $$$$ | Michelin recommended, Gault & Millau: Japanese-Korean fusion at the highest level |
| 10 | FENZ Istanbul | Sarıyer | $$$$ | Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina |
Nobu Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Trendy
Nobu Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
Inari Omakase Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Cozy Hidden Gem
Zuma Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Trendy
Roka Restaurant
Waterfront See & Be Seen Modern
Banyan Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Modern
Novikov Istanbul Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Novikov Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
% Arabica Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Trendy Modern Artistic
% Arabica
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship
Akira Back Istanbul Restaurant
Fine Dining International Chef Driven
Akira Back Istanbul
Bakırköy
$$$$
Michelin recommended, Gault & Millau: Japanese-Korean fusion at the highest level
FENZ Istanbul Restaurant
See & Be Seen Modern Waterfront
Sunset Grill & Bar Restaurant
Rooftop Romantic
GOU Society Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
La Boom Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront Chic
Itsumi Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Refined
Hazine Restaurant
See & Be Seen Trendy Lively
16ROOF Bar
Trendy See & Be Seen Rooftop
Kaia Bebek Bar
Hidden Gem Classic Trendy
Ruby Istanbul Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar See & Be Seen Bosphorus View Trendy
Ruby Istanbul
Ortaköy
$$$$
Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus
Korto Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Lively
Korto Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus
Orōro Sushi Bar Erenköy Restaurant
Modern
Orōro Sushi Bar Erenköy
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
The Moda sushi favourite on a quiet Erenköy side-street
Maromi by Divan Kalamış Restaurant
Modern
Yada Sushi İstinye Restaurant
Modern Refined
Yada Sushi İstinye
İstinye
$$$
Wabi-sabi sushi room with chef Rodel Javier off the İstinye coast road
Little Pika Bar
Modern Refined
Little Pika
Suadiye
$$$
Pigalle ve MiniBar ekibinden izakaya esintili Japon tapas barı, vinil geceleri.
Chilai Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
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