Subaşı Lokantası

This place first opened its doors in 1959 and it’s been feeding a constant stream of the Grand Bazaar’s shopkeepers and customers ever since. Choose from the spread of good-quality hot food in the kitchen on the right as you enter and then grab a seat at a table on one of the two floors. Don’t let the waiters cajole you into ordering an expensive mixed plate (they have a tendency to do this to unsuspecting tourists, who then end up with hefty bills); instead check out the price list at the door and order by the portion (opt for one plus rice). You’ll find it north of the Nuruosmaniye gate.