Naif Restaurant
Chef Driven Local Sourcing Intimate
Naif
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Exclusively Turkish-sourced: octopus orzo and lamb shank on farmers' pasta
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Borden
Chef-driven fine-casual seafood with daily catch and creative small plates
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed April 2026
Chef-driven fine-casual seafood in Yeldeğirmeni with daily catch, creative small plates, and minimal presentation. The reservation-only intimacy and focused menu signal a kitchen that cares deeply about what it serves. One of the most interesting dining additions to the Asian side.
Editor's Tip
Chef-driven fine-casual seafood means the catch arrives that morning and the menu is rewritten — ask the host what's on tonight, don't read the printed list. The small plates are the strongest format; skip the larger entrees that get over-elaborate. Reserve mid-week.
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Where is Borden?
Borden is located in Yeldeğirmeni, Istanbul — Rasimpaşa Mahallesi, Yeldeğirmeni, 34716 Kadıköy, Istanbul.
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