,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(28.938951,41.030865)/28.957609981298447,41.019610461102396,11.890107667764958/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Khorasani RestaurantvsAsitane
Both establishments are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Asitane ranks slightly higher than Khorasani Restaurant. Asitane comes in at #4 in Istanbul with recommendations from 6 publications such as Time Out, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Khorasani Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Ticarethane Sok, No 39/41, Divanyolu Cad., Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $0/night
Fodor's "One of Sultanahmet's most outstanding restaurants emphasizes the Arab- and Kurdish-influenced cuisine of southeastern Turkey, from where the restaurant's owners hail." Full review
Frommer's "This new, smart standout in a sea of mediocrity brings not only good food, but good recipes from the Gaziantep and Antakya regions of Southeast Anatolia to the neighborhood." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A cut above the usual kebab shop, this attractive restaurant offers dishes from the southern regions of Gaziantep and Antakya, including a reasonable number of vegetarian options."
Rough Guide "If you are staying in Sultanahmet, this is the nearest place to sample authentic southeastern Turkish cuisine."
Afar Magazine "Ask most tourism representatives, restaurateurs, and waiters in Old Istanbul to recommend a restaurant, and most will offer Khorasani Ocakbaşı and Kebabhouse." Full review
Time Out "Up stairs, selections from the Ottoman Cuisine,seasonal fish, pasta and stir-fried meals are served. And the top floor is decorated like a café in Nişantaşı with wide square tables." Full review
Lonely Planet "When considering ocakbaşıs, the word stylish doesn’t often come to mind. Succulent, yes. Smoky, sometimes. But stylish? Hmm." Full review
Asitane
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Fodor's Time Out Frommer's
Kariye Camii Sokak No: 6, EdirnekapI, Istanbul 34240, Turkey
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Thirtysomething owner Batur Durmay speaks fluent English and guides diners through his extensive list of dishes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is an outstanding eatery specializing in Ottoman cuisine. They serve some rare and obscure recipes inspired by records found in the Topkapı Palace."
Fodor's "One of Istanbul's most distinctive restaurants serves seasonally changing menus based on the traditional cuisine of the Ottoman court." Full review
Time Out "You can enjoy the nostalgic garden during the summer in the shadow of chestnut trees and with the view of Chora Musuem. From Thursday to Sunday, you can enjoy classical Turkish music." Full review
Frommer's "The restaurant has found fame because of its original Ottoman palace menu. Since 1991, its chefs have been wading through original Ottoman sources to find authentic recipes served by the famed chefs. " Full review
