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Food Palace 1981

Turkish Restaurant, Vegan Menu

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the baba ganoush and falafel dishes, as they are frequently praised for flavor and freshness.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm vegan modifications, as some dishes may contain hidden dairy like cheese.
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  • Visit for lunch or dinner when the vegan options are well represented and staff are attentive.
  • Be aware that some mezze platters may be small for sharing and that pricing can be mid-range to slightly high.
  • Enjoy the outdoor seating area and accessible facilities if you require wheelchair access.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention baba ganoush, baklava and bread and dips.

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Also ezme salad, falafel, pita, salad, vegetables in the oven, hummus and mezze.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

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

About

Food Palace 1981 serves traditional Turkish dishes with an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan options like stuffed vine leaves, baba ghanoush, falafel, and vegetable casseroles. The restaurant has a spacious interior and offers outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. Friendly staff, especially waiter Sermet, receive frequent praise for accommodating vegan dietary needs and providing thoughtful service at mid-range prices.

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Binbirdirek, Peykhane Sok. No: 14B, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–02:00
Tuesday
09:00–02:00
Wednesday
09:00–02:00
Thursday
09:00–02:00
Friday
09:00–02:00
Saturday
09:00–02:00
Sunday
09:00–02:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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4.9 7,047 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.0 2 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
falafel, chickpeas, eggplant + 2 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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