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Hamdi Restaurant vs Ciya Sofrasi
Both restaurants are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ciya Sofrasi ranks significantly better than Hamdi Restaurant. Ciya Sofrasi is ranked #5 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Hamdi Restaurant
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Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"This longtime grillhouse is an Istanbul institution, with its huge selection of kebabs."
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Frommer's
"This is a good alternative to the overpriced mediocrity of Pandeli Lokantasi only steps from the entrance to the Egyptian Spice Market."
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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."
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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."
Ciya Sofrasi
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Guneslibahce Sokak 43, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Frommer's
"This modest eatery, headed by Musa Dagdeviren, formerly of the California branch of the Culinary Institute of America, has become an international phenomenon."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
""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."
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