For typical Turkish meyhane restaurants, visit Nevizade Sokak or Asmelimescit Caddesi in Beyoglu.

Balikci Sabahatin (Seyit Hasan Küyü Sokak, Sultanahmet, 458 1824) has long been a foodies’ favourite for fish, or if you’re prepared to pay for a view and a taxi, head up the shores of the Bosphorus to Arnavutköy or Rumeli Hisar. On the fine dining scene, Changa (Sıraselviler Caddesi 87/1, Taksim, 249 1348, closed Sun) is still the top choice for fusion food, but the current fashion is for restaurants with amazing views – the latest sensation is Mikla (Marmara Pera Hotel, Mesrutiyet Caddesi, Tepebasi, 293 5656).

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