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BanyanvsHamdi Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Hamdi Restaurant scores marginally better than Banyan. Hamdi Restaurant is ranked #12 in Istanbul with praise from 6 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
Banyan
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Muallim Naci Cad. Salhane Sok. D:3 Ortakoy, Istanbul, Turkey
From $25/night
Concierge "Asian fusion may be le dernier cri by Western standards, but it's still finding its feet in Istanbul, in tandem with the city's farouche flirtation with health food."
Frommer's "This top-floor hot spot takes full advantage of its position overlooking Ortaköy and the Bosphorus, with an amazing outdoor terrace that in the crisper months is heated by an open fire pit." Full review
Lonely Planet "The menu here travels around Asia, featuring Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes including soups, satays and salads." Full review
Rough Guide "Inventive Asian fusion cuisine featuring jazzed-up versions of all the usual suspects – dim sum, tempura, wok-fried noodles – and throwing in a few surprises too."
Fodor's "The restaurant, which has a soothing dining room with long banquettes, serves traditional Asian fare, including a variety of dim sum and beef in orange sauce." Full review
Time Out "Menu at Banya is comprised of Asian fusion cuisine adapted for the Turkish taste." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"As you take in the view of Ortaköy Mosque and the action on the Bosphorus through the large windows, the DJ at the cocktail bar plays the hottest beats...expect modern Asian dishes and spicy flavours" 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
i
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
i
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.
