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Karakoy GulluogluvsHamdi Restaurant
Both Karakoy Gulluoglu and Hamdi Restaurant are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Hamdi Restaurant ranks marginally higher than Karakoy Gulluoglu. Hamdi Restaurant comes in at 81 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Karakoy Gulluoglu
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Independent
Mumhane Cad. No:171 Karakoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Travel + Leisure "Full of bright-green Eastern Barak pistachios, fragrant with syrup, brushed with sheep’s butter—yet somehow light—the baklava at Karaköy Güllüoglu Baklavalari sets the gold standard." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Buttery, nut-filled baklava, often eaten with a generous dollop of chewy Maraş ice cream, takes pride of place here and draws in sweet-toothed families from across the city."
Independent "From the classic rectangles stuffed with pistachio to little bites in the shape of mussel shells, the team slings out tray after tray of baklava, slick and glossy with ghee and sugar syrup. "
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
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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
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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
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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.
