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Akdeniz Hatay SofrasivsKanaat Lokantasi
Both restaurants are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Akdeniz Hatay Sofrasi is preferred by most writers compared to Kanaat Lokantasi. Akdeniz Hatay Sofrasi is ranked #6 in Istanbul with approval from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and New York Times.
Akdeniz Hatay Sofrasi
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
New York Times
Frommer's
Ahmediye Caddesi No:44/A Fatih 34091, On Adnan Menderes Boulevard, Next to Historia Shopping Centre, Istanbul 34082, Turkey
From $12/night
DK Eyewitness "This large, friendly restaurant offers delicious southeastern Turkish offerings, including juicy metre-long kebabs studded with pistachios, and succulent lamb with rice cooked inside a salt shell."
Rough Guide Star
"This cavernous, spotless emporium may not suit those in search of a romantic dinner, but it serves the very best southeastern Turkish food in the city."
Fodor's "Popular with locals, this restaurant specializes in the Arab-influenced cuisine of Hatay." Full review
New York Times "Delicacies arrived in rapid succession: a tinglingly fresh salad of oregano leaves, confettied with red strips of tomato and green olives; a succulent dome of firik pilav." Full review
Frommer's "This restaurant specializes in food from the Hatay region...this smart, brightly-lit, dry restaurant offers an extensive menu of meze dishes—such as oruk and zahter salad" Full review
Kanaat Lokantasi Rough Guide
Time Out
The Guardian Frommer's
Selmanipak Caddesi 9, Istanbul, Turkey
From $15/night
Rough Guide "The desserts are equally magnificent and include fruits such as fig, quince or apricot stuffed with nuts and topped with cream."
Time Out "The restaurant, located conveniently in Üsküdar, has visitors from all around the city and is always busy at every hour with its decoration with blue tiles, never changing staff and unique tastes." Full review
The Guardian "The chestnut pilav and dolma at Kanaat Lokantası, set up by the Kargılı family in 1933, was as good as I’d been told by friends, the setting distinctly old fashioned, the food moreish and rich"
Frommer's "Serving up Turkish classics since 1933, this local favorite has taken the esnaf (tradesman) restaurant concept (Turkish home cooking served from steam counters) and given it a thorough polish." Full review
