I love burgers. There is a funny ad with Oprah saying how much she loves bread. So here I am,…read moreconfessing, about how much I love burgers. The funniest thing about my love for burgers is that I am sensitive to gluten. So, often, I have to have a little taste of the bun and eat the rest bun-free. Which, is a very sad experience but having said this, it does not stop me from trying to find the best burger in Istanbul. Now, my love for burgers extends to places I travel (including work trips) its just Istanbul happens to be the city I live in, so, naturally I am on the hunt. In my 10+ years of living in this beautiful and at times hectic city, I must say gourmet burger joints are rather a new phenomenon. I for once, appreciate this change very much. And so basically this is how I was introduced to this tiny little burger joint in one of my favorite Istanbul neighborhoods. In my journey of the last few years looking for a good burger, I think BOB topped it all. The bun was delicious (and I only took a bite), the patty was amazing (and you can tell them if you want it cooked on a medium rare side if that's your preference, at least its mine), and the rest of the goodies that come inside are to die for. The burger comes on a plate served with french fries, pickles and some homemade sauce. They also offer nitrile gloves. Kind of those medical gloves that you often see used by medical doctors but these are latex and powder fee. It is up to you of course whether or not you want to use them. I kind of like the feeling of hands getting messy, after all, you are here to eat a burger. So if you are ever in town and happen top hop on the boat and make it to Anadolu yakasi aka the Asian side and in particular to Moda (and you absolutely must check out this lively neighborhood in addition to bustling Kadikoy) then you should make some room in your stomach for this DELICIOUS piece of work. The owners are super cool too so don't hesitate to pass on your compliments to the chef ;) Is this my top burger spot- so far yes, although I do have a few other favorites. But if you ask me where I will be eating my next burger, I think you would know the answer by now: BOB over at Kagni Sok. no.2 And before I sign off, compliments to the chef and the co-owner who certainly care about serving good food to their customers without fuss. p.s.: Try their hot dogs too if you still have some space- I would recommend BOB Chilli Dog (the sauce is phenomenal).

From the owner: Burger ve Hotdogread more

Dobbys Burger is a simple place where you can have burgers with a good quality and a big variety…read more The meat is tasty and all in all we were very satisfied and happy about this place. Service was good as well. You have to try the Cookie Monster, which is a hot cookie dough with heavy cream and an ice cream scoop on top. It's soooo good and this dessert itself is even worth all the way to Kadiköy. The only disadvantage is, that it isn't located in a nice area. Prices are around 20-30 TRY for a burger. We had the big Anatolian Burger for 23 TRY.

From the owner: Burger & Hot Dogs & Desertsread more

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!