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Khorasani Restaurant vs Banyan

Khorasani Restaurant and Banyan are both praised by writers. Overall, Khorasani Restaurant scores slightly higher than Banyan. Khorasani Restaurant scores 84 with endorsements from 7 reviews including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Khorasani Restaurant
Khorasani Restaurant
8 / 10
Ticarethane Sok, No 39/41, Divanyolu Cad., Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $0 /night
Fodor's 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 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 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 Rough Guide
"If you are staying in Sultanahmet, this is the nearest place to sample authentic southeastern Turkish cuisine."
Afar Magazine 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
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Banyan
Banyan
8 / 10
Muallim Naci Cad. Salhane Sok. D:3 Ortakoy, Istanbul, Turkey
From $25 /night
Concierge 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 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 Lonely Planet
"The menu here travels around Asia, featuring Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes including soups, satays and salads." Full review
Rough Guide 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 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
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