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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
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Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
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Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
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Heritage meyhane since 1977, now on the Asian side
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Fauna
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Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead
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Cemiyet Meyhane
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Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit