Experts' Choice Award Ciya Sofrasi
What the experts agree on
Ciya Sofrasi is an unpretentious Turkish institution in Kadıköy where chef Musa Dagdeviren showcases authentic regional cuisine with aromatic spices. Its modest storefront belies its international acclaim as Istanbul's best for traditional flavors.
“This modest eatery, headed by Musa Dagdeviren, formerly of the California branch of the Culinary Institute of America, has become an international phenomenon.”
– Frommer's
Rough Guide Star
"A very well regarded place on a pleasant pedestrianized street."
Travel + Leisure "On the city’s Asian side, you’ll find Çiya Sofrasi, past the splendorous Kadiköy fish-and-produce market." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""The air here is thick with cumin and sumac. It's a living canon of the very best of Turkish cuisine in Istanbul." —David Prior." Full review
Fodor's "Chef-owner Musa Dağdeviren, who hails from the southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep, is something of a culinary anthropologist, offering truly unique dishes made using recipes from..." Full review
