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Mikla RestaurantvsHamdi Restaurant
Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mikla Restaurant ranks significantly better than Hamdi Restaurant. Mikla Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Mikla Restaurant
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Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Marmara Pera Hotel, Mesrutiyet No 15, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $51/night
Fodor's "Sophisticated dishes of domestically sourced ingredients offer unique flavor combinations rarely seen in traditional Turkish cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "Mikla is the newest hit of the Istanbul Yiyecek Icecek A.S. ("eat drink") ventures." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Swedish-born star chef Mehmet Gürs’s Mediterranean-inspired dishes don’t come cheap, but for the patrons here, money really doesn’t matter." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Mikla provides a magnificent dining experience – if you can get a reservation."
Rough Guide "The food served here is as simple and elegant as the venue’s Scandinavian-inspired interior (fittingly so, as the chef is Turkish/Swedish in origin)."
Time Out "It's among the best in the world, having been chosen as among the top 50 in 2018...features sweeping views of the city and a menu with some of the most creative fine-dining cuisine in Istanbul" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The creation of lauded Turkish-Scandinavian chef Mehmet Gurs, Mikla has long had a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Istanbul thanks to its creative twist on traditional cuisine"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "A meal here, presented by well-informed wait staff, is a polished experience from start to finish, and you will be dining alongside Istanbul's glitterati...the wine list has won several awards" Full review
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Diners can also choose between the seven-course tasting menu or the three-course à la carte fixed price menu.
Michelin Guide1 Star
"Everything here revolves around the depth of the flavours...and those who avoid meat will be glad to know that the chef always offers a vegan menu." Full review
Hamdi Restaurant Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0/night
Fodor's "This longtime grillhouse is an Istanbul institution, with its huge selection of kebabs." Full review
Frommer's "This is a good alternative to the overpriced mediocrity of Pandeli Lokantasi only steps from the entrance to the Egyptian Spice Market." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Starched white tablecloths, the smell of spices, and plenty of bustle and clamor accompany the plates of spicy kebaps at Istanbul’s favorite Anatolian restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The main draw at this popular restaurant, located behind the Spice Bazaar, is the spectacular view over the Golden Horn from the upper floors."
Rough Guide "The uninspiring facade of this five-storey joint fronting the square in Eminönü belies the quality and value of the food on offer inside."
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)." Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)" Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
