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Discover one of the most historic meyhanes in Kadıköy. Located in Moda, Koço Restaurant has been serving guests since 1928 with traditional mezes, fresh seafood, and views of the Marmara Sea and the Princes’ Islands. For those looking for a sea view meyhane, a classic rakı and fish experience, or a long-established tavern in Istanbul, Koço stands out as a landmark on the Asian side.

Kadıköy is one of Istanbul's richest gastronomic districts. From the historic fish market to the Moda waterfront, you will find a food paradise for every palate. The Fish Market Start here. Fresh fish stalls, spice vendors, fried mussels, fish sandwiches — a sensory overload in the best way. Moda: The Grand Finale At the Moda waterfront, the pace slows. Koço Restaurant, across from the Moda Pier, is the natural end point — a century-old meyhane with fresh fish, meze, and sea

Istanbul is a unique city that holds over 200 hidden ayazmas — sacred water springs — beneath its streets. Dating from the Byzantine era, these holy sites are places where people of all faiths come to pray, make wishes, and seek healing. What Is an Ayazma? Derived from the Greek word for "holy," an ayazma is a small place of worship built over natural springs dedicated to Christian saints. Aya Ekaterini Ayazma (Kadıköy, Moda) One of Istanbul's most extraordinary ayazmas lies

Visiting a meyhane for the first time is exciting — and a little daunting. What do you order? How does it work? What is the etiquette? This guide walks you through the entire meyhane experience from start to finish, so your first visit becomes one you will never forget. What Is a Meyhane? A meyhane is one of the oldest institutions in Turkish dining culture. Unlike a restaurant, the focus is not on the food alone but on the entire table experience: meze is shared, conversatio

The çilingir sofrası is the most intimate and deeply rooted tradition in Turkish meyhane culture. Its name comes from the çilingir — the locksmith — because this table "unlocks" friendship, conversation, and the purest form of togetherness. In this guide, discover the story of the çilingir sofrası and how the perfect one is set. What Is a Çilingir Sofrası? A çilingir sofrası is an unplanned, heartfelt gathering where friends come together over meze and rakı for hours of conve

Discover the stories of Istanbul's century-old meyhanes. From Koço Restaurant to Beyoğlu's historic taverns, explore a living tradition.