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Lokanta Maya
(Now Closed)Mediterranean Restaurant and Breakfast Spot₺₺₺₺
Beyoğlu
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Noah WeissOctober 2, 2014Some of the best inventive high-end Turkish food in the city, but at reasonable prices. The pastry with cheese appetizer was great, as was the sea bass main. Perfect romantic date spot.
Sarp ErkayaJanuary 20, 2015A good mix of classic Turkish dishes done in a new way. A good alternative to try out in Karakoy for an intimate evening in a cozy, romantic restaurant. 👍 (Also where I discovered Chamlija Riesling!)
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 18, 2013vegetables fried with beer, salmon on puff pastry, see bass with orange and pomegranate and their special steak with thin fries is totally amazing and homemade chocolate ice-cream with orange liqueur. Read more
John MellJune 19, 2014Loved every dish. Started with Samphire salad, spicy shrimp, and zucchini fritters. Seabass and smoked Seabeeem. Do not miss coming to this place. But call for a reservation in advance!
JamesMarch 5, 2014yotam ottolenghi gave a great recommendation! and boy was it a slam dunk of a meal. location was eh a best but the food and crowd make up for that, well priced! fritters and kadaif are both a must!!
Oleg BelovJune 26, 2014I love the zucchini (aubergine) fritters. The grilled sea bass was a simple, light and pleasant. The simple understated presentation would work perfectly in London as it stands Maya dominates Istanbul
John ASeptember 17, 2014Great place for modern meal... Shared 4 starters and two desserts... Sea bass /tomatoes was tasty as were the zucchini fritters.
Michael HoffmanDecember 27, 2012This restaurant kills it with simple yet very refined Turkish food made from immaculately sourced ingredients. Don't miss the stuffed mackerel appetizer, and be sure to reserve ahead!
Cengiz GokselMay 25, 2015Simply outstanding ! You can not go wrong with your order, everything is excellent. Prices are very reasonable for the experience.
Ezgi BozkurtOctober 19, 2015Still best in town! Sea Bass and beetroot kısır was amazingly delicious!
Bre MillerJune 24, 2012– a casual neighbourhood bistro • Kemankeş Caddesi 35/A, Karaköy, +90 212 252 6884, mains £8. Open Tue-Sat noon-5pm and 7pm-11pm, Mon lunch only
The menu changes everyday but there is akways good stuff
Olga TikhonovaDecember 23, 2011American-educated young Turkish female chef turns delicious seasonal culinary simples that did not occur to anybody else
Angelis N.June 9, 2011Food is nice (desserts included), Didem - the lady chef - is even more of a joy:) Tskrler!
Derya GezerNovember 19, 2015Her gün farklı bir Menü'leri varmış, mevsime uygun yemekler... ön yemek olarak, mücver, semiz otu, pazi, ve menüdeki bir cok mezeyi tattik, lezzet gercekten muhtesem. Porsionlar birazcik ufak..
Fadime KFebruary 27, 2015Basmatili tavuk çok güzeldi. Mekanın dekorasyonu çok hoş. Zeytinyağı ve ekmekler harika.Porsiyonlar küçğk olsa da doyurucu. Fiyatlar biraz yüksek ama herşey lezzetli
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