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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
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Greek-Turkish seafood with breathtaking views
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Asmalicavit
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Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Matmazel Eleni
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Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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Lokanta by Divan
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Decades of Ottoman fine dining tradition near Taksim
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Develi Kalamis
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Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997
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Heritage meyhane since 1977, now on the Asian side
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Legendary Antep cuisine with poolside elegance
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Legendary 1945 institution, inventor of the Beyti kebab
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Historic 1901 restaurant with iconic blue tile interior above the Spice Bazaar