Regional stews and lahmacun at Ciya Sofrasi in Istanbul, Istanbul
Souvenir Eats stamp mark Istanbul, Istanbul

Ciya Sofrasi

Ciya Sofrasi is a anatolian stop built around regional stews and lahmacun, chosen because it gives travelers a specific taste of Istanbul.

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Why it’s a Souvenir Eat

The souvenir is not just regional stews and lahmacun; it is the feeling of eating it in Istanbul. A Kadikoy institution where Anatolian dishes make Istanbul feel connected to the whole country. That combination gives the meal a clear reason to live in a traveler's memory.

What to order

Lahmacun
Regional stews
Seasonal meze

Memory factor

Anatolian Memory

This pick earns its place because A Kadikoy institution where Anatolian dishes make Istanbul feel connected to the whole country. It earns a place because the experience is specific, memorable, and hard to replace with a generic restaurant nearby.

Before you go

Cross to the Asian side and make a half-day of it.
Ask what is seasonal.

Nearby

Kadikoy Market, Moda

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