Experts' Choice Award Yakup 2 Restaurant
What the experts agree on
Yakup 2 is Istanbul's beloved meyhane institution, famous for reliably excellent mezes and kebaps at fair prices. Once a media hangout, it now draws groups and tourists seeking classic Mediterranean tavern fare in bustling Beyoglu.
“One of the most well-known meyhane restaurants in the city, Yakup 2 serves customers the classic line up of appetizers like artichokes, yogurt, and calamari.”
– Travel + Leisure
Frommer's "The regular clientele keeps coming back to this Istanbul meyhane for the consistently good mezes, kebaps, and fair prices." Full review
Insight Guides "When it comes to meyhanes (taverns) you don’t get much more popular than Yakup 2."
DK Eyewitness "Once the most popular restaurant amongst the journalistic and media elite, Yakup now caters more for groups and tourists."
