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The trendy neighborhood of Cihangir in Istanbul, Turkey, has a good selection of restaurants to choose from. It’s just down the hill from Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, so it’s easy to find them.
Van Kahvaltı Evi
A must for visitors to Istanbul is Van Kahvaltı Evi, which is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Bring an appetite because this breakfast spot serves an incredible feast typical of Van, which is in eastern Turkey.
Order their typical breakfast and a waiter will bring several different small dishes with dips, cheeses, olives, eggs, tomato, cucumber, honey, and lots of bread. A bottomless glass of tea is included, but the fresh juices are also worth a try.
Greecology (Permanently Closed)
While exploring Cihangir one afternoon, I stopped into Greecology. This Greek and Mediterranean restaurant has a very inviting and comfortable decor.
The menu has a good selection of souvlaki and other Greek specialties. I had a chicken souvlaki for lunch and finished off with a Greek coffee. Overall, the food was decent but not authentic, and the chicken was a bit dry.
Admira Café (Permanently Closed)
In Cihangir near the Firuzağa Mosque is Admira Café. I stopped there with my friend Emrullah for a quick coffee. The menu looked decent and there was a good crowd inside.
