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Cuisine Guide

Best Japanese Restaurants 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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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Sankai by Nagaya, Nobu Istanbul, Inari Omakase, Zuma, Roka.

#VenueNeighborhoodPriceWhy it makes the list
1Sankai by NagayaBebek$$$$Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
2Nobu IstanbulNişantaşı$$$$Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
3Inari OmakaseKuruçeşme$$$$Premium sushi experience since 2016
4ZumaEmirgan$$$$Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence
5RokaKaraköy$$$$Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
6BanyanOrtaköy$$$$Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views
7Novikov IstanbulKuruçeşme$$$$Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
8% ArabicaBağdat Caddesi$$$Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship
9Akira Back IstanbulBakırköy$$$$Michelin recommended, Gault & Millau: Japanese-Korean fusion at the highest level
10FENZ IstanbulSarıyer$$$$Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

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