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Konak

Istiklal caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey
Ranked #668 of 6,627 restaurants in Istanbul
3.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Istanbul, Turkey
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

i have been there several times. i prefered chicken shish for the last time. it was soo good. also you absolutely try Lahmacun, İçli Köfte (a meatball that has been coated with a paste made of cracked wheat and meat and then fried) and then finally Künefe (traditional Turkish dessert)

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Geneva, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We were at Konak Bebap, at the "Tunel" end of Istiklal street. The terrace on the rooftop provides a wonderful setting, with a nice view. First night there (yes. we went back cople of days later) we followed the suggestion of the 'mixed grill' which produced an extraordinary amount of deliciously prepared food. Chicken, lamb, beef, all perfectly grilled. Konak... More

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rome
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

The restaurant is located in a very impressive building in the middle ok istiklal caddesi. It reminds a french brasserie with old golden decorated seelings. Very alive place where to spend lunch time enjoing several good choices of turkish kebab. Very good service and good quality of foods. Very efficient staffs.

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Athens, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

I had a yogurtly kebab and a water, I payed only 13TL (12TL for Kebab and 1TL water) and ate a huuuge portion of delicious food! Also, in the beginning, they bring you a kind of bread (in the size of a pizza) with a hot tomato sauce, cheese and butter to eat it with. No charge for that :)

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Barcelona, Catalonia
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

We've been there attracted here after a reccomendation of the Lonely Planet guide. But both the service and food were really very low according to other neighbouring restaurants around. Bad taste mezes, full of mayonaise.

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Sydney
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111 reviews 111 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012 via mobile

Unlike some other reviews we weren't ripped off here. The food came fast and the waiter had a good sense of humour. Decent grilled meat without being amazing. We really enjoyed sitting on the roof terrace and watching the sun go down.

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Amsterdam
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

From the outside it looked good, but seriously, DO NOT ENTER! Food was in abundance, but they all tasted the same - tasteless. We ordered starter for one, salad, fries for one, and then two main courses. The unfriendly Turkish waiter asked if the things were to be shared, and we stupidly nodded. When the many plates came, we asked... More

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Roman, Romania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

The food was lousy. The kebab was DRY. The waiters are pushy, and the worst part is -- they charge you for things you never ordered!! They push the mixed kebab plate on you and it's the worst kebab in all of TURKEY. Then to put down your intelligence further, they put 2 pieces of dried kebab, 2 pieces of... More

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Sverige
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

We enjoyed the meal at konak. Good food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. There is only one "but": we were asked if we would like a mixed plate with sweets after main course. We accepted without thinking that the price would become 4 times as high. We also got more food but it wasn't really what we expected. We thought... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Definitely a good restaurant with delicious food. The prices are also extremely reasonable provided that you are smart. The waiters will try to upsell you on everything, and will try to bring you extra food. Just be smart, hold your ground, tell them exactly what you want, how much of it, and confirm the price. This process might be stressful... More

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