Imroz meyhane Nevizade sokak (and also meyhanes in general)
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jc
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Joined: Wed, Oct 05 2005, 13:37 PM
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Location: Falling
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 Imroz meyhane Nevizade sokak (and also meyhanes in general) I thought I would just give this place a shout as it is an excellent meyhane and the owner is a legend.  Bask in the glory of the cold mezzes; they do wonderful things with aubergine and the cold fish (for example the octopus and the tuna is glorious). People watch until you can't help smiling; such as the serving staff who form an incredibly bureaucratic line until the final lira note is passed to the (at least septegenerian) owner to be interted in a very old skool cash register. High five said owner (same brown jumper and jacket; presides over the restaurant with pride and humour) before leaving. Would also be interested to know what other meyhanes EIT people love.
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| Sat, Jan 14 2006, 15:30 PM |
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burbaco
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I highly recommend Galata Meyhanesi. Reservations usually required I guess, as I was turned away twice as a walk-up. The night I was there there was fasıl (live Turkish classic music) and it was very high-quality & fun to dance to after the requisite amount of rakı. The mezes were really out of this world - especially the various pastes (walnut, cheese, etc.) Unfortunately the main dish was average at best...it could only be described as sauteed trout balls with vegetables. But for atmosphere, service & mezes it is the best meyhane I have been to in Istanbul. The price was 40 YTL.
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charly
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Location: Galata
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Pano is good next to the Brit cons.
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rev
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Joined: Wed, Jan 25 2006, 15:29 PM
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Location: istanbul
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just the opposite there is boncuk also... with imroz these two meyhanes r the best in nevizade... try topik in boncuk a special armanian side meal, and paçanga böreği in imroz.. falafel is terrific too...
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| Wed, Mar 22 2006, 11:25 AM |
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Gece
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Joined: Sat, Feb 26 2005, 17:53 PM
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Location: moda
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asian side dwellers can try cibalıkapı in moda...excellent little fish/meze restouran...different special mezes ,nice fresh fish, cheap wine prices...try their home made cherry liquer and hot dessert...been there a lot..never dissapointed...  ...you need to book for weekends...
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ceylan
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Joined: Wed, Feb 02 2005, 13:14 PM
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Cibalikapi is great...really unusual meze selection. We hardly ever get to the main course. Service is great too.
http://www.cibalikapibalikcisi.com/ 0216 348 9363
In Europe I really like Sofyali in Tunel, I prefer both of these places to Nevizade. I think the service and food is far better quailty (also the decor/lighting it bothers me when a place is too bright)
Booking is a must at both places
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