Hacı Abdullah

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  • Address
    Sakızağacı Cad 17, Beyoğlu
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  • Phone
    293 8561
  • Transport
    funicular: Taksim Sq
tram: Kabataş
bus: T4 from Sultanahmet to Taksim Sq
  • 11:00 - 23:00

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Lonely Planet review

Just contemplating the sensational imam bayildi (the imam fainted) at Hacı Abdullah's makes our tastebuds go into overdrive. This İstanbul institution - it was established in 1888 - is probably the best lokanta in the city and is one of the essential gastronomic stops you should make when in town.

You'll find all the traditional favourites, as well as a wide selection of desserts, including home-bottled fruit compote and a damn fine künefe (shredded wheat pastry with pistachios, honey and sugar). The elegant surrounds feature bottle upon bottle of pickled vegetables and comfortable banquette seating. No alcohol is served.