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Turkish Mezze, Vegan Menu

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Build your own plate at the lunch buffet with vegan mezze options like hummus, muhammara, and vine leaves.
  • Good to know: Double-check your bill as there have been occasional errors reported.
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  • Try the vegan lahmacun and enginar dolma for authentic regional flavors.
  • Expect some vegan dishes to be vegetable-based without plant protein, such as the lahmacun.
  • Visit during lunch or dinner when vegan options are more reliably available.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dolma, falafel and hummus.

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Also lentil soup, mezze, muhammara, red lentil soup, tabbouleh, lahmacun and kebab.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for good value and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A traditional Turkish restaurant spanning three floors with a rooftop terrace, known for its regional dishes like vegan lahmacun and enginar dolma. The pay-by-weight mezze buffet features a rich selection of naturally vegan options including hummus and muhammara, popular for lunch and dinner with quick and friendly service. Pricing is generally fair, though some guests note occasional issues with order accuracy and dish temperature.

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Caferağa, Güneşlibahçe Sok. no 34710, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–22:30
Saturday
11:30–22:30
Sunday
11:30–22:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.3 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
lentils, falafel, beans

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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