Üsküdar

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Photograph: Hannah Mattix

Uskudar
Photograph: Hannah Mattix

Uskudar

Photograph: Hannah Mattix

Uskudar

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Time Out says

Wed Feb 24 2010

With only a few faded photographs of Istanbul scattered on the walls and a discreet display of nazar boncugu (the Turkish symbol for warding off the evil eye) it’s clear that instead of relying on the decor to convince you of its authenticity this tiny no-frills space relies on its quaffable wines and homeland comfort food. Leeks cooked with potato, onion, and carrot in olive oil works well beside a not-too-salty tarama spread. And whole grilled branzino is a flaky, moist fillet cooked to perfection. Hearty chicken Adana, tender sausages dressed in yogurt, is surprisingly light. About the only time this 20-year-institution starts to show its age is when it comes to desserts—stale baklava and baked rice pudding are disappointing follow-ups to an otherwise fine meal.

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Address:
Üsküdar 1405 Second Ave
Upper East Side
New York
10021

Cross Street:
between 73rd and 74th Sts
Phone:
212-988-2641
Opening hours:
Daily noon–11pm
Transport:
Subway: 6 to 77th St
Price:
Average main course: $14. AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V
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1. Üsküdar
  - 1405 Second Ave
    Upper East Side
    New York
    10021
  - 212-988-2641
  - 40.769752,-73.957877

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Restaurant & bar facilities. Catering. Wine and beer only. Take out. Lunch. Dinner. Vegetarian-friendly. Delivery
Good for:
Going solo. Mood. Escapism. Chill. Kids. Quiet time

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