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Balikci Sabahattin vs Develi
Both Develi and Balikci Sabahattin are rated highly by writers. Overall, Balikci Sabahattin is preferred by most writers compared to Develi. Balikci Sabahattin has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 6 sources like Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and concierge.com.
Balikci Sabahattin
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
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Cankurtaran Mh. Seyit Hasan Sokak No:1 Fatih, Turkey
From $30 /night
Concierge
"A fish joint based on the meyhane tradition but with a more formal standard of service, this restaurant has an excellent reputation for its very simple output of meze and the catch-of-the-day menu."
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Travel + Leisure
"Grab a seat in the garden of this Sultanahmet seafood restaurant."
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DK Eyewitness
"Everything works well at this delightful fish restaurant. They have a long and delicious menu, having been in business since 1927."
Rough Guide
Star
"A fish restaurant in the refreshingly down-to-earth streets beside Cankurtaran station, just a five-minute walk from touristy Sultanahmet."
Time Out
"Cankurtaran’s Balıkçı Sabahattin is evidence that delicious seafood can be eaten somewhere other than on the Bosphorus."
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Develi
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Tepecik Yolu 22, Etiler, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0 /night
Lonely Planet
"The succulent kebaps here come in many guises and often reflect the season – the keme kebabi (truffle kebab) is only served for a few weeks each year, for instance."
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Travel + Leisure
"West of the central tourist area of Sultanahmet, the neighborhood of Samatya is home to this long-time area restaurant."
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DK Eyewitness
"It is no exaggeration to say that you have not really eaten a kebab until you have tucked into a Develi one."
Rough Guide
Star
"Established in 1912, this famous place is noted for its excellent kebabs, cooked Gaziantep style, and a range of southeastern Turkish speciality starters including hummus."
