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Mikla Restaurant vs Hamdi Restaurant
Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mikla Restaurant ranks significantly better than Hamdi Restaurant. Mikla Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Mikla Restaurant
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The Marmara Pera Hotel, Mesrutiyet No 15, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $51 /night
Fodor's
"Sophisticated dishes of domestically sourced ingredients offer unique flavor combinations rarely seen in traditional Turkish cuisine."
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Frommer's
"Mikla is the newest hit of the Istanbul Yiyecek Icecek A.S. ("eat drink") ventures."
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Travel + Leisure
"Swedish-born star chef Mehmet Gürs’s Mediterranean-inspired dishes don’t come cheap, but for the patrons here, money really doesn’t matter."
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DK Eyewitness
"Mikla provides a magnificent dining experience – if you can get a reservation."
Rough Guide
"The food served here is as simple and elegant as the venue’s Scandinavian-inspired interior (fittingly so, as the chef is Turkish/Swedish in origin)."
Hamdi Restaurant
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Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0 /night
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."
