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Wednesday, October 28

Today we walk the old city with Metin

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Old city · with Metin

Lunch Search

  • Pandeli

    How to say it: pahn-deh-LEE

    Above the Spice Bazaar. Lunch only, closed Sunday, book for four. The classic.

    Menu →Maps →

    English menu (keto notes), phone and details below ↓

  • Köfteci Mustafa

    How to say it: kurf-teh-JEE moos-tah-FAH

    Simple köfte just off the Grand Bazaar. Fast. No published dish list — Menu is the Maps place page.

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    English menu (keto notes), phone and details below ↓

  • Fahri Usta

    How to say it: fah-REE oos-TAH

    Daily counter inside the bazaar streets. Köfte and whatever is out. No published menu — Menu is the Maps place page.

    Menu →Maps →

    English menu (keto notes), phone and details below ↓

  • Sultanahmet Köftecisi

    How to say it: sool-tah-nah-MET kurf-teh-jee-SEE

    Köfte and piyaz on Divan Yolu, a short walk from Hagia Sophia. Modest and quick.

    Menu →Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes)

    From: Sultanahmet Köftecisi's menu page. Checked Oct 18, 2026. Only dishes on that menu, in English; no prices.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Meatballs · Köfte Çeşitleri (kurf-TEH cheh-sheet-leh-REE)

    • ≈ Sultanahmet Köfte (sool-tah-nah-MET kurf-TEH) — the house grilled meatballs. a little bread in the mix; ekmeksiz (ek-MEK-seez)
    • ≈ Baharatlı Köfte (bah-hah-raht-LUH kurf-TEH) — spicy meatballs.
    • ≈ Dana Biftek Köfte (dah-NAH beef-TEK kurf-TEH) — beef steak patty.
    • ✓ Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) — lamb chops.
    • ≈ Sultaniye Köfte / Karışık Köfte (sool-tah-nee-YEH kurf-TEH kah-ruh-SHUHK kurf-TEH) — special / mixed meatballs.

    Chicken · Tavuk Çeşitleri (tah-VOOK cheh-sheet-leh-REE)

    • ≈ Soslu Tavuk (sohs-LOO tah-VOOK) — chicken in sauce.
    • ✓ Tavuk Şiş (tah-VOOK SHEESH) — chicken skewer.
    • ✗ Tavuk Pane (tah-VOOK pah-NEH) — breaded chicken.

    Sides · Piyaz, Salata, Çorba (pee-YAHZ sah-LAH-tah chohr-BAH)

    • ✗ Piyaz (pee-YAHZ) — white-bean salad with tahini. beans
    • ✗ Mercimek Çorbası (mehr-jee-MEK chohr-bah-SUH) — lentil soup.

    Desserts and drinks · Tatlılar, İçecekler (taht-luh-LAHR ee-cheh-jek-LEHR)

    • ✗ Kemal Paşa Tatlısı / İrmik Helvası (keh-MAHL pah-SHAH taht-luh-SUH eer-MEEK hel-vah-SUH) — syrup dumplings / semolina halva.
    • ✓ Ayran / Çay (eye-RAHN CHAI) — yogurt drink / tea.

    Best keto choices

    1. Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) or Tavuk Şiş (tah-VOOK SHEESH); köfte (kurf-TEH) if you don't mind a little bread; skip the piyaz (pee-YAHZ).

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

  • Hamdi

    How to say it: hahm-DEE

    Terrace kebab above Eminönü, the sit-down if Pandeli is full. No dish list online.

    Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

    Menu not found online. Typical keto picks at a kebab and grill house (ocakbaşı / köfteci) — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Typical dishes

    • ✓ Adana Kebap (ah-dah-NAH keh-BAHP) — spicy minced-lamb kebab. ask lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ), pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
    • ✓ Urfa Kebap (oor-FAH keh-BAHP) — mild minced-lamb kebab.
    • ✓ Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) — lamb chops.
    • ✓ Kuzu Şiş (koo-ZOO SHEESH) — lamb cubes on a skewer.
    • ✓ Ciğer Şiş (jee-EHR SHEESH) — grilled liver skewer.
    • ✓ Tavuk Kanat (tah-VOOK kah-NAHT) — grilled chicken wings.
    • ≈ Izgara Köfte (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH) — grilled meatballs (some breadcrumb).
    • ✓ Közlenmiş Biber (kurz-len-MEESH bee-BEHR) — charred peppers.
    • ✗ Piyaz (pee-YAHZ) — white-bean salad. beans
    • ✗ Lavaş / Lahmacun / İçli Köfte (lah-VAHSH lah-mah-JOON eech-LEE kurf-TEH) — flatbread / thin pizza / bulgur croquettes.

    Best keto bet

    1. Pirzola (peer-zoh-LAH), şiş (SHEESH) or Adana (ah-dah-NAH) on a plate with onion-sumac salad and charred peppers, no lavaş (lah-VAHSH).

    Say it when you order

    • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
    • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
    • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
    • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
    • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
    • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

Beyoğlu · Asmalı Mescit, a walk up from the hotel

Dinner Search

  • Asmalı Cavit

    How to say it: ahs-mah-LUH jah-VEET

    Meyhane on Asmalı Mescit. Book. Mon–Sat 17:00–24:00. No official site — Menu is a Maps photo.

    Menu →Maps →

    English menu (keto notes), phone and details below ↓

  • Yakup 2

    How to say it: yah-KOOP EE-kee

    The big meyhane next door, terrace, closed Sunday. Menu page is theirs.

    Menu →Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

    Menu not found online. Its menu page lists no dishes; it is a large meyhane (meze and rakı). Typical keto picks at a meyhane / meze and grill restaurant — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Typical dishes

    • ✓ Beyaz Peynir (beh-YAHZ pay-NEER) — white sheep's cheese.
    • ✓ Haydari (hai-dah-REE) — garlic-mint strained yogurt.
    • ✓ Lakerda (lah-kehr-DAH) — salt-cured bonito.
    • ✓ Ahtapot Izgara (ah-tah-POHT uhz-gah-RAH) — grilled octopus.
    • ✓ Patlıcan Salatası (paht-luh-JAHN sah-LAH-tah-suh) — smoky eggplant salad.
    • ✗ Midye Dolma (meed-YEH dohl-MAH) — mussels stuffed with rice.
    • ✗ Kalamar Tava (kah-lah-MAHR tah-VAH) — fried squid.
    • ✗ Fava (fah-VAH) — broad-bean purée.
    • ✓ Izgara Balık / Kuzu Şiş (uhz-gah-RAH bah-LUHK koo-ZOO SHEESH) — grilled fish / lamb skewer.
    • ✓ Rakı (rah-KUH) — anise spirit (no sugar). in moderation

    Best keto bet

    1. Cheese, yogurt and seafood mezes, then grilled fish or lamb; skip the bread and fried plates.

    Say it when you order

    • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
    • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
    • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
    • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
    • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
    • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

  • Zübeyir Ocakbaşı

    How to say it: zew-beh-YEER oh-jahk-bah-SHUH

    Grill on Bekar Sokak, off İstiklal. Book about a week ahead. The site lists the mains.

    Menu →Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

    Menu not found online. Its site lists no dishes; it is a charcoal grill (ocakbaşı). Typical keto picks at a kebab and grill house (ocakbaşı / köfteci) — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Typical dishes

    • ✓ Adana Kebap (ah-dah-NAH keh-BAHP) — spicy minced-lamb kebab. ask lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ), pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
    • ✓ Urfa Kebap (oor-FAH keh-BAHP) — mild minced-lamb kebab.
    • ✓ Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) — lamb chops.
    • ✓ Kuzu Şiş (koo-ZOO SHEESH) — lamb cubes on a skewer.
    • ✓ Ciğer Şiş (jee-EHR SHEESH) — grilled liver skewer.
    • ✓ Tavuk Kanat (tah-VOOK kah-NAHT) — grilled chicken wings.
    • ≈ Izgara Köfte (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH) — grilled meatballs (some breadcrumb).
    • ✓ Közlenmiş Biber (kurz-len-MEESH bee-BEHR) — charred peppers.
    • ✗ Piyaz (pee-YAHZ) — white-bean salad. beans
    • ✗ Lavaş / Lahmacun / İçli Köfte (lah-VAHSH lah-mah-JOON eech-LEE kurf-TEH) — flatbread / thin pizza / bulgur croquettes.

    Best keto bet

    1. Pirzola (peer-zoh-LAH), şiş (SHEESH) or Adana (ah-dah-NAH) on a plate with onion-sumac salad and charred peppers, no lavaş (lah-VAHSH).

    Say it when you order

    • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
    • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
    • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
    • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
    • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
    • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

  • Fıccın

    How to say it: fuhj-JUHN

    Circassian and home cooking in Cihangir, lighter and cheaper than a meyhane. The link is the daily menu.

    Menu →Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes)

    From: Fıccın's daily menu page (the 16 Oct 2026 menu; it changes every day). Checked Oct 18, 2026. Only dishes on that menu, in English; no prices.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Soups · Çorbalar (chohr-bah-LAHR)

    • ✗ Tutmaç Çorbası (toot-MAHCH chohr-bah-SUH) — noodle-lentil yogurt soup.
    • ≈ Zencefilli Balkabağı Çorbası (zen-jeh-feel-LEE bahl-kah-bah-UH chohr-bah-SUH) — ginger pumpkin soup.
    • ✓ Terbiyeli Kelle Paça (tehr-bee-yeh-LEE kel-LEH pah-CHAH) — lamb head-and-trotter broth with egg-lemon.

    Dishes of the day · Günün Yemekleri (gew-NEWN yeh-mek-leh-REE)

    • ≈ Arnavut Ciğeri (ahr-nah-VOOT jee-eh-REE) — Albanian-style fried liver with pilav and fries. floured; no pilav (pee-LAHV) or fries
    • ≈ Dalyan Köfte (dahl-YAHN kurf-TEH) — baked meatloaf with egg.
    • ✓ Papaz Yahni (pah-PAHZ yah-NEE) — lamb and onion stew.
    • ✓ Kuzu Etli Patlıcan Kebap (koo-ZOO et-LEE paht-luh-JAHN keh-BAHP) — lamb with eggplant, with pilav. pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
    • ≈ Ekşili Sulu Köfte (ek-shee-LEE soo-LOO kurf-TEH) — meatballs in lemony broth (has rice).
    • ≈ Etli Karalahana Dolma (et-LEE kah-rah-lah-hah-NAH dohl-MAH) — meat-stuffed collard leaves with yogurt. has rice
    • ≈ Kereviz Yemeği / Semizotu Yemeği (keh-reh-VEEZ yeh-meh-EE seh-mee-zoh-TOO yeh-meh-EE) — celery root / purslane stew. may have rice
    • ✗ Kuru Fasulye / Pilav (koo-ROO fah-sool-YEH pee-LAHV) — white beans / rice.
    • ✗ Çerkes Mantısı (Haluj, Gabın) (chehr-KES mahn-tuh-SUH hah-LOOZH gah-BUHN) — Circassian dumplings.
    • ✗ Fıccın / Velibah (fuhj-JUHN veh-lee-BAH) — meat / spinach-potato pastry.

    Olive-oil dishes and salads · Zeytinyağlı, Mezeler, Salatalar (zay-teen-yah-LUH meh-zeh-LEHR sah-lah-tah-LAHR)

    • ✓ Zeytinyağlı Enginar / Brokoli / Ispanak / Taze Fasulye (zay-teen-yah-LUH en-gee-NAHR broh-koh-LEE uhs-pah-NAHK tah-ZEH fah-sool-YEH) — artichoke / broccoli / spinach / green beans in olive oil.
    • ✓ Yoğurtlu Semizotu (yoh-oort-LOO seh-mee-zoh-TOO) — purslane with yogurt.
    • ✓ Ekşili Yoğurtlu Beyaz Lahana (ek-shee-LEE yoh-oort-LOO beh-YAHZ lah-hah-NAH) — cabbage with yogurt.
    • ✓ Mevsim / Çoban Salata (mev-SEEM choh-BAHN sah-LAH-tah) — seasonal / shepherd's salad.
    • ✓ Cacık / Yoğurt (jah-JUHK yoh-OORT) — cucumber yogurt / yogurt.
    • ✗ Hardallı Patates Salatası (hahr-dahl-LUH pah-tah-TES sah-LAH-tah-suh) — mustard potato salad.

    Desserts and drinks · Tatlılar, İçecekler (taht-luh-LAHR ee-cheh-jek-LEHR)

    • ✗ Kazandibi / Fırın Sütlaç / İrmik Helvası (kah-zahn-dee-BEE fuh-RUHN sewt-LAHCH eer-MEEK hel-vah-SUH) — milk puddings and halva.
    • ✓ Ayran / Soda (eye-RAHN soh-DAH) — yogurt drink / soda.

    Best keto choices

    1. Papaz Yahni (pah-PAHZ yah-NEE) or Kuzu Etli Patlıcan Kebap (koo-ZOO et-LEE paht-luh-JAHN keh-BAHP) without pilav (pee-LAHV) (if on today's list).
    2. Olive-oil vegetables, semizotu (seh-mee-zoh-TOO), cacık (jah-JUHK) and salad.

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

  • Tarihi Şahin Lokantası

    How to say it: tah-ree-HEE shah-HEEN loh-KAHN-tah-suh

    Lokanta counter on the same Asmalı streets. No dish list — Menu is the Maps page. A 2025 bankruptcy notice is on the eat page, so confirm they are open.

    Menu →Maps →
    Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

    Menu not found online. Typical keto picks at a home-cooking lokanta / village restaurant — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

    ✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

    Typical dishes

    • ≈ Izgara Köfte (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH) — grilled meatballs (a little bread in the mix). ask pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
    • ✓ Tavuk Şiş (tah-VOOK SHEESH) — grilled chicken skewer. ask pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
    • ✓ Kuzu Şiş (koo-ZOO SHEESH) — grilled lamb skewer.
    • ✓ Sac Kavurma (SAHJ kah-voor-MAH) — meat stir-fried with peppers and tomato.
    • ≈ Zeytinyağlı (zay-teen-yah-LUH) — vegetables cooked in olive oil, served cold. some have rice or sugar
    • ✗ Kuru Fasulye (koo-ROO fah-sool-YEH) — white bean stew. beans
    • ✗ Mercimek Çorbası (mehr-jee-MEK chohr-bah-SUH) — lentil soup.
    • ✗ Pide / Lahmacun / Gözleme (pee-DEH lah-mah-JOON gurz-leh-MEH) — flatbreads and pies.
    • ✓ Cacık (jah-JUHK) — yogurt with cucumber and garlic.
    • ✓ Çoban Salata (choh-BAHN sah-LAH-tah) — shepherd's salad.

    Best keto bet

    1. A grill (şiş (SHEESH), kavurma (kah-voor-MAH)) with salad and cacık (jah-JUHK); skip the bread basket and pilav.

    Say it when you order

    • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
    • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
    • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
    • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
    • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
    • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

    Keto ordering phrases with audio →

Wed 28 lunch · Sat 31 if skipped

Pandeli

How to say it: pahn-deh-LEE

Above the Spice Bazaar, Eminönü. Lunch only, book for four. Mon–Sat ~11:30–16:00; closed Sunday.
Call PandeliMenu →Directions →Site →
Menu in English (keto notes)

From: Pandeli's printed menu (PDF on its site). Checked Oct 18, 2026. Only dishes on that menu, in English; no prices.

✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

Cold starters · Soğuklar (soh-ook-LAHR)

  • ✓ Közlenmiş Patlıcan Salatası (kurz-len-MEESH paht-luh-JAHN sah-LAH-tah-suh) — charcoal-grilled eggplant salad.
  • ✓ Zeytinyağlı Limonlu Bamya (zay-teen-yah-LUH lee-mohn-LOO bahm-YAH) — okra with lemon and olive oil.
  • ✗ Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma (zay-teen-yah-LUH yahp-RAHK sahr-MAH) — rice-stuffed vine leaves.
  • ✗ Tarama (tah-rah-MAH) — fish-roe dip with breadcrumbs.
  • ✓ Lakerda (lah-kehr-DAH) — salted bonito.

Warm starters · Sıcaklar (suh-jahk-LAHR)

  • ✗ Patlıcan Böreği (paht-luh-JAHN bur-reh-EE) — eggplant pie with döner on top. pastry
  • ≈ Kuzu Yaprak Ciğer (koo-ZOO yahp-RAHK jee-EHR) — pan-fried lamb's liver. ask unsuz (oon-SOOZ)
  • ≈ Körpe Kabak ve Kabak Çiçeği Tava (kurr-PEH kah-BAHK VEH kah-BAHK chee-cheh-EE tah-VAH) — fried zucchini and blossoms. usually floured

Salads · Salatalar (sah-lah-tah-LAHR)

  • ✓ İnce Kıyım Salata (een-JEH kuh-YUHM sah-LAH-tah) — finely chopped green salad.
  • ✓ Körpe Roka Salata (kurr-PEH roh-KAH sah-LAH-tah) — arugula, olive oil, lemon.
  • ✓ Cevizli Kaşık Salata (jeh-veez-LEE kah-SHUHK sah-LAH-tah) — spoon salad with walnuts and pomegranate molasses.

Mains · Ana Yemekler (ah-NAH yeh-mek-LEHR)

  • ✓ Baharatlı Piliç Külbastı (bah-hah-raht-LUH pee-LEECH kewl-bahs-TUH) — wood-fired spicy chicken cutlet with roasted vegetables.
  • ≈ Hünkar Beğendi (hewn-KAHR beh-en-DEE) — lamb stew on smoky eggplant purée. the purée has some flour and milk
  • ✓ Fırında Patlıcanlı Kuzu Kebabı (fuh-ruhn-DAH paht-luh-jahn-LUH koo-ZOO keh-bah-BUH) — lamb kebab with roasted eggplant.
  • ✓ Kuzu İncik (koo-ZOO een-JEEK) — lamb shank with spinach and mash. spinach, not mash
  • ✓ Kağıtta Levrek (kah-uht-TAH lev-REK) — sea bass baked in paper.
  • ✓ Levrek Izgara (lev-REK uhz-gah-RAH) — grilled sea bass with spinach purée.
  • ✓ Beğendili Kuzu Lokum (beh-en-dee-LEE koo-ZOO loh-KOOM) — grilled lamb sirloin on eggplant purée.
  • ≈ Izgara Köfte / Döner + Pilav (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH dur-NEHR pee-LAHV) — meatballs / döner with rice. pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
  • ✗ Simitli Şiş Köfte (see-meet-LEE SHEESH kurf-TEH) — meatball skewers with simit.
  • ≈ Kuzu Tandır, İç Pilav ile (koo-ZOO tahn-DUHR EECH pee-LAHV ee-LEH) — roast lamb with spiced rice. pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)

Desserts and drinks · Tatlılar, İçecekler (taht-luh-LAHR ee-cheh-jek-LEHR)

  • ✗ Kazandibi / Ayva Tatlısı / Kabak Tatlısı (kah-zahn-dee-BEE eye-VAH taht-luh-SUH kah-BAHK taht-luh-SUH) — milk pudding / quince / pumpkin desserts.
  • ✓ Ayran (eye-RAHN) — yogurt drink.

Best keto choices

  1. Kağıtta Levrek (kah-uht-TAH lev-REK) or Levrek Izgara (lev-REK uhz-gah-RAH).
  2. Fırında Patlıcanlı Kuzu Kebabı (fuh-ruhn-DAH paht-luh-jahn-LUH koo-ZOO keh-bah-BUH) or Beğendili Kuzu Lokum (beh-en-dee-LEE koo-ZOO loh-KOOM).
  3. Piliç (pee-LEECH) Külbastı (kewl-bahs-TUH); roka (roh-KAH) or İnce (een-JEH) Kıyım (kuh-YUHM) salad; Patlıcan (paht-luh-JAHN) Salatası (sah-LAH-tah-suh) to start.

Keto ordering phrases with audio →

Wed 28 · Grand Bazaar lunch

Köfteci Mustafa

How to say it: kurf-teh-JEE moos-tah-FAH

Mercan Cami Çıkmazı, just off the Grand Bazaar. Simple köfte. No official site or published PDF — Menu → is the Maps place page.
Call Köfteci MustafaMenu →Directions →
Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

Menu not found online. Typical keto picks at a kebab and grill house (ocakbaşı / köfteci) — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

Typical dishes

  • ✓ Adana Kebap (ah-dah-NAH keh-BAHP) — spicy minced-lamb kebab. ask lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ), pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
  • ✓ Urfa Kebap (oor-FAH keh-BAHP) — mild minced-lamb kebab.
  • ✓ Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) — lamb chops.
  • ✓ Kuzu Şiş (koo-ZOO SHEESH) — lamb cubes on a skewer.
  • ✓ Ciğer Şiş (jee-EHR SHEESH) — grilled liver skewer.
  • ✓ Tavuk Kanat (tah-VOOK kah-NAHT) — grilled chicken wings.
  • ≈ Izgara Köfte (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH) — grilled meatballs (some breadcrumb).
  • ✓ Közlenmiş Biber (kurz-len-MEESH bee-BEHR) — charred peppers.
  • ✗ Piyaz (pee-YAHZ) — white-bean salad. beans
  • ✗ Lavaş / Lahmacun / İçli Köfte (lah-VAHSH lah-mah-JOON eech-LEE kurf-TEH) — flatbread / thin pizza / bulgur croquettes.

Best keto bet

  1. Pirzola (peer-zoh-LAH), şiş (SHEESH) or Adana (ah-dah-NAH) on a plate with onion-sumac salad and charred peppers, no lavaş (lah-VAHSH).

Say it when you order

  • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
  • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
  • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
  • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
  • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
  • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

Keto ordering phrases with audio →

Wed 28 · Grand Bazaar lunch

Fahri Usta

How to say it: fah-REE oos-TAH

Aynacılar Sk. No. 36, Kapalıçarşı. Daily counter — köfte, stews, whatever is out. No official site, published menu, or verified phone. Menu → is the Maps place page.
Menu →Directions →
Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

Menu not found online. Typical keto picks at a kebab and grill house (ocakbaşı / köfteci) — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

Typical dishes

  • ✓ Adana Kebap (ah-dah-NAH keh-BAHP) — spicy minced-lamb kebab. ask lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ), pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ)
  • ✓ Urfa Kebap (oor-FAH keh-BAHP) — mild minced-lamb kebab.
  • ✓ Kuzu Pirzola (koo-ZOO peer-zoh-LAH) — lamb chops.
  • ✓ Kuzu Şiş (koo-ZOO SHEESH) — lamb cubes on a skewer.
  • ✓ Ciğer Şiş (jee-EHR SHEESH) — grilled liver skewer.
  • ✓ Tavuk Kanat (tah-VOOK kah-NAHT) — grilled chicken wings.
  • ≈ Izgara Köfte (uhz-gah-RAH kurf-TEH) — grilled meatballs (some breadcrumb).
  • ✓ Közlenmiş Biber (kurz-len-MEESH bee-BEHR) — charred peppers.
  • ✗ Piyaz (pee-YAHZ) — white-bean salad. beans
  • ✗ Lavaş / Lahmacun / İçli Köfte (lah-VAHSH lah-mah-JOON eech-LEE kurf-TEH) — flatbread / thin pizza / bulgur croquettes.

Best keto bet

  1. Pirzola (peer-zoh-LAH), şiş (SHEESH) or Adana (ah-dah-NAH) on a plate with onion-sumac salad and charred peppers, no lavaş (lah-VAHSH).

Say it when you order

  • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
  • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
  • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
  • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
  • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
  • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

Keto ordering phrases with audio →

Wed 28 · dinner

Asmalı Cavit

How to say it: ahs-mah-LUH jah-VEET

Asmalı Mescit Cad. 16/D. No official site. Menu → is a Google Maps menu photo of the place. Mon–Sat 17:00–24:00. Book.
Call Asmalı CavitMenu →Directions →
Menu in English (keto notes) · general guidance

Menu not found online. Typical keto picks at a meyhane / meze and grill restaurant — general guidance, not this restaurant’s menu.

✓ keto ok · ≈ careful / ask · ✗ skip

Typical dishes

  • ✓ Beyaz Peynir (beh-YAHZ pay-NEER) — white sheep's cheese.
  • ✓ Haydari (hai-dah-REE) — garlic-mint strained yogurt.
  • ✓ Lakerda (lah-kehr-DAH) — salt-cured bonito.
  • ✓ Ahtapot Izgara (ah-tah-POHT uhz-gah-RAH) — grilled octopus.
  • ✓ Patlıcan Salatası (paht-luh-JAHN sah-LAH-tah-suh) — smoky eggplant salad.
  • ✗ Midye Dolma (meed-YEH dohl-MAH) — mussels stuffed with rice.
  • ✗ Kalamar Tava (kah-lah-MAHR tah-VAH) — fried squid.
  • ✗ Fava (fah-VAH) — broad-bean purée.
  • ✓ Izgara Balık / Kuzu Şiş (uhz-gah-RAH bah-LUHK koo-ZOO SHEESH) — grilled fish / lamb skewer.
  • ✓ Rakı (rah-KUH) — anise spirit (no sugar). in moderation

Best keto bet

  1. Cheese, yogurt and seafood mezes, then grilled fish or lamb; skip the bread and fried plates.

Say it when you order

  • Ekmeksiz, lütfen (ek-MEK-seez, LEWT-fen) — Without bread, please
  • Pilavsız (pee-lahv-SUHZ) — Without rice
  • Patatessiz (pah-tah-tes-SEEZ) — Without potatoes / fries
  • Lavaşsız (lah-vahsh-SUHZ) — Without the flatbread wrap
  • Unsuz (oon-SOOZ) — Without flour (not floured or breaded)
  • Şekersiz (sheh-KEHR-seez) — Without sugar

Keto ordering phrases with audio →

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Tonight

Hagia Sophia

Map is the old city. We sleep at the Bank Hotel again.

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Wed 28 · guide · Bank Hotel lobby 7:30

Metin Koca

Old city on foot with Metin — Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı, Grand Bazaar.
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27 Oct – 1 Nov · Karaköy

The Bank Hotel

Azapkapı, Bankalar Caddesi No. 5. Five nights, Tuesday 27 through Sunday 1 — a Design Hotels member. Istanbul close — Metin, the food walk, roof fireworks.
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Cash today

$400Metin Koca, full day, paid day-of in cash. Dollars, euros or lira all fine; we bring dollars.
Card, or not cash.

Tips for the driver or guide are not a fixed amount today. The trip ballpark is on the cash page.

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