Experts' Choice Award Ciya Sofrasi
What the experts agree on
Istanbul's most essential Turkish food pilgrimage, Ciya Sofrasi spans three no-frills Kadıköy locations serving hard-to-find regional Anatolian dishes—think lamb with green plums, spiced bulgur intestines—sourced from their native regions.
“Turkish and foreign foodies flock to the "Çiya empire" – three restaurants on the same bustling street – for an ever-changing menu of dishes lovingly collected from all around Turkey.”
– DK Eyewitness
Concierge "If you're serious about Turkish food, it's worth making the ferry trip across the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for a meal at Çiya."
Fodor's "Three no-frills branches on the same street comprise one of Istanbul's most popular foodie destinations, and the reputation is well-deserved." Full review
Time Out "Çiya serves a variety of Anatolian dishes (mostly Eastern Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolian), all made with ingredients imported from their native regions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Every food lover visiting Istanbul makes a pilgrimage to taste Ciya Sofrasi’s regional dishes: meat stew with tart green plums or lamb intestines stuffed with spiced bulgur and minced lamb." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This unassuming restaurant in the heart of the Kadikoy neighborhood's market street belies its reputation as an Istanbul powerhouse"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Time Out "Çiya is one of the most successful restaurants when it comes local cuisine. Located in the fish market in the Kadıköy Bazaar, the venue has two branches on the same street. Although the..."
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