The sports atmosphere for this place is awesome! It felt like being back in a sports bar in…read moreAmerica, they had TVs everywhere, sports memorabilia everywhere on the wall's. They even had chicken wings which if you get I recommend you stick with the normal flavor, because the others weren't so good and even the normal was just okay! But having wings is definitely a big step because what sports plays could be a sports place without wings. The waiter was pretty good in English wasn't great but whenever he really needed assistance he would get his manager who spoke pretty good English. The seats are really comfy and like I said I really like the atmosphere we sat next to the bar which I recommend you do even though I don't drink but I was with a friend that drinks it was definitely the way to go and there were 4 screens around us.

THIS PLACE IS A HIDDEN GEM!! Great service and very affordable prices. I needed dinner late at…read morenight, and Ziya Baba hit the spot! The ambiance was nice and quiet too. The lentil soup was perfect, and the chicken kebab was delicious! Seasonings were on point, and it was COOKED PERFECTLY!! The owners are very sweet and make sure you are being taken care of very well. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place--the lovely reviews truly reflect the place!

Great food, no hawkers, nice and relaxing to sit and eat by the street old of the worst of the…read morecrush. Totally recommend although they do not serve alcohol which may not suit some people

Istanbul was love not just because of the history and architecture but most importantly for its…read morefood. The sweets and savory both are on point. You can actually go to a hole in the wall and get the best kababs or baklava or halwas every eatery is a sheer joy. So this is one of the best places for a kababfest all over Yelp, YouTube influencers backing that and also the most recommended place on internet based reviews. We chose a non busy time it wasn't that packed. This restaurant is not compact but definitely crowded in the sense that tables are very close to one another. The staff is extremely polite, helpful and friendly. We ordered a little bit of everything including liver. Each item was bursting of flavor and the meat used was top notch quality. Price point isn't bad. Do google the menu with pricing and these change quite often in places like Turkey which is a tourist hub. We paid with credit card no issues. The food came out piping hot and within reasonable grilling time. Definitely recommend this place it's a haven for meat lovers I can't wait to go back this is a solid 5 on 5 for me.

In Istanbul, Turkey on a food tour with Culinary Backstreet. It was a fabulous trip. Our next to…read morefinal night, we were treated to an interactive dining feast at Zubeyir Ocakbasi. This place is preformance art. We were seating at the pit master's table side. The chef is an amazing cog that makes this restaurant thrive with delicious meats. Tonight, we did not order food but were served by the pit master and his favorite creations. We dined on liver skewers with lamb tail fat, grilled garlic, lamb chops, kebobs, grilled onions, spicy breads, grilled peppers, and grilled tomatoes. It was entertaining, warm and completely interactive. The mezzes were also delicious but one has to be cautious not to load up on the salads. I cannot convey just how much fun it was to sit table side tonight. As engaging as the pit master was, his cooking skills are second to none with respect to his grill. If you are headed to Istanbul and looking for a new adventure with scrumptious grilled food, get reservations at Zubeyir Ocakbasi. The environment is engaging, light and just plain fun. I tip my hat to the restaurant, the pit master and to our tour guide for making this evening memorable.

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

Amazing place to eat it takes us awhile to wait on the waiting list and after our order to had our…read moredinner but there service was great, friendly and helpful. Ibrahim and Orge did a great job helping us. The food was amazing and very delicious.

Nice little spot for a good Fried Chicken Sandwich. They've got a nice breading going on, good…read morefluffy buns, all sauces are up to par. I will say the "Salad" / Purple Coleslaw that came on my sandwich was quite a strange consistency and flavor, can't say I liked that at all. Could have been a 5-star review besides that, but the sludgy purple cabbage kind of overtook the whole sandwich. Great otherwise!

Delicious freshly grilled chicken! Standard price is 10 TL for 6 wings or 4 legs take always, 15 TL…read moreto stay. They were able to mix my plate with 3 wings and 2 legs. Both were delicious but wings were definitely better. Drinks are 3 TL. They don't have Turkish tea. Very very local place on the Asia side of Istanbul, in a bazaar that sells spices and fresh fish among other things. I was the only non-Turkish person there. Everyone else seem to know exactly what to order. A lot of people got the wing platter. Pretty packed place on a Saturday afternoon during non-meal hour.

Usually I steer away from fast food, but I was starving and needed something to hold me until…read moredinner. I decided to check out the food court. After circling around twice, I settled on KFC because the Twister wrap looked good. The line was a bit confusing so I did not know where to wait to order, so that was my fault. When it was my turn, I showed the employee a picture of Twister on the menu. He then asked me in Turkish if I wanted drink and fries, I think, but I didn't really understand, so I gestured no. He proceeded with giving me a cup of soda and fries. I am not sure if the wrap comes with it, but I was thankful. The order was very quick and I said thank-you in my broken Turkish to the same gentleman. When I tried the wrap it was delicious! The chicken was tender inside and the batter was crispy outside. I liked the combination of the dressing inside with the overall food texture. Fries were crispy and pretty light in my opinion. And soda is--well--soda. After eating, I used Google Translate to help me translate from English to Turkish and wrote a thank-you note on a napkin for the employees. I thanked them for being nice and helping me with my first Turkish KFC order. They smiled and were very happy, gave me thumbs up.

This is a very spacious, casual, sit-down restaurant. I was super looking forward to the döner…read moreplate since this place has so many high reviews on Google. Unfortunately, the meat was a bit cold and rather dry. My friends' fries were also on the cold side. Regardless, they gave us complementary tea and/or coffee which was sweet!

I came here because I really want lamb skewers especially those that has fat on them. Unfortunately…read moreyou cannot just order skewers themselves as you have to order a combo that comes with rice and veggies. Also the fat pieces are too few but my guess is that that's the norm here. I'd prefer to have a way to order just the skewers so I can try different skewers such as the liver one. The owner is attentive and service is good enough. It seems to get plenty of tourists. The place itself is basic enough and food comes quickly. Overall I think it's a decent place for tourists.