Sankai by Nagaya Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Cozy Artistic
Sankai by Nagaya
Bebek
$$$$
Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
Cuisine Guide
Best Japanese Venues in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Japanese venues in the city — each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Nobu Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Trendy
Nobu Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
Inari Omakase Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Cozy Hidden Gem
Inari Omakase
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Premium sushi experience since 2016
Zuma Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Trendy
Zuma
Emirgan
$$$$
Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence
Roka Restaurant
Partner
Restaurant Waterfront See & Be Seen Modern
Roka
Karaköy
$$$$
Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
Banyan Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Modern
Banyan
Ortaköy
$$$$
Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views
Novikov Istanbul Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Novikov Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
% Arabica Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Trendy Modern Artistic
% Arabica
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship
Akira Back Istanbul Restaurant
Fine Dining International Chef Driven
Akira Back Istanbul
Bakırköy
$$$$
Michelin recommended, Gault & Millau: Japanese-Korean fusion at the highest level
FENZ Istanbul Restaurant
Partner
Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Waterfront
FENZ Istanbul
Sarıyer
$$$$
Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina
Sunset Grill & Bar Restaurant
Partner
Restaurant Rooftop Romantic
Sunset Grill & Bar
Ulus
$$$$
Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994
GOU Society Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
GOU Society
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators
La Boom Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront Chic
La Boom
Emirgan
$$$
Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night
Itsumi Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Refined
Itsumi
Levent
$$$$
Authentic Japanese by Chef Horikoshi with omakase by reservation
Hazine Restaurant
See & Be Seen Trendy Lively
Hazine
Cihangir
$$$
Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub
16ROOF Bar
Partner
Bar Trendy See & Be Seen Rooftop
16ROOF
Beşiktaş
$$$
Swissotel's see-and-be-seen rooftop with DJ sets
Kaia Bebek Bar
Hidden Gem Classic Trendy
Kaia Bebek
Bebek
$$$
Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek
Ruby Istanbul Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar See & Be Seen Bosphorus View Trendy
Ruby Istanbul
Ortaköy
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Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus
Korto Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Lively
Korto Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus
Orōro Sushi Bar Erenköy Restaurant
Modern
Orōro Sushi Bar Erenköy
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
The Moda sushi favourite on a quiet Erenköy side-street
Maromi by Divan Kalamış Restaurant
Modern
Maromi by Divan Kalamış
Kalamış
$$$$
Twenty-year sushi institution inside the marina
Yada Sushi İstinye Restaurant
Modern Refined
Yada Sushi İstinye
İstinye
$$$
Wabi-sabi sushi room with chef Rodel Javier off the İstinye coast road
Little Pika Bar
Modern Refined
Little Pika
Suadiye
$$$
Pigalle ve MiniBar ekibinden izakaya esintili Japon tapas barı, vinil geceleri.
Chilai Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
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