🕐 Hours
12:00-23:30
About this spot
Asitane is one of the best spots in Balat, Istanbul. Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great food traditions — and this place shows why.
💡 Tips before you go
- Bread is sacred — never waste it or throw it away
- Turkish tea is offered constantly — accept it, it's a sign of hospitality
- Lokantas (lunch canteens) are the best-value meals in Turkey
- Ayran (salted yogurt drink) pairs with everything savory
Menu44 items
salad
Cauliflower Salad with Tahini
Tahinli Karnabahar Salatası
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Green Salad with Herbs and Lemon
Itırlı Bitkilerle Dilber Asideli Yeşil Salata
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Green Salad with Herbs and Lemon
Dilber Asideli Yeşil Salata
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Pounded Cucumber Salad with Onions and Pistachios
Dövme Hıyar Salatası
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soup
Almond Soup
Badem Çorbası
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Chestnut and Yogurt Soup
Kestaneli Terine Çorbası
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Appetizers
Asitane Morsels
Asitane Lokmaları
Boiled Kale in Yogurt Sauce
Mastave
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Carrot and Lentil Dish with Olive Oil
Kerefes
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Cherry Leaf Rolls
Vişneli Yaprak Sarma
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Fava Bean Dip with Olive Oil and Parsley
Fava Zeytinyağlı ve dereotlu içbakla ezmesi
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Fava Bean Puree
Fava
Feta Cheese Dish with Herbs and Peppers
Lor Mahlutu
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Fried Dough Pie with Squash and Various Cheeses
Bazar Böreği
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Hassa Pie with Cheese, Yogurt, Olives and Walnuts
Hassa Böreği
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Hummus Morsel
Hums Lokması
Hums Dish with Currants, Pine Nuts and Cinnamon
Asitane Lokmaları Hums Lokması
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Liver Kofta with Cinnamon and Cloves
Ciğer Köftesi
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Minced Meat and Onion Fried Pie with Yogurt Bed
Kuyruklu Tatar Böreği
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Shrimp Stuffed Squid
Karidesli Kalamar Dolması
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Smoked Chechensky Cheese Grilled with Oyster Mushrooms
İsli Çerkez Peyniri Izgarası, İstiridye Mantarlı
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Smoked Circassian Cheese Grill
İsli Çerkez Peyniri Izgarası
Spinach Stuffed Handmade Dumplings
Ispanaklı Piruhi
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String Beans in Yogurt Sauce
Çandır fasulyesi
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Stuffed Lamb Spleen with Onions, Rice and Pine Nuts
Dalak Dolması
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Tahini Dressing with Vinegar and Sumac
Vartabit
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Mains
Broken Chicken Kebab
Kırma Tavuk Kebabı
Chestnut Lamb Roast
Kestaneli Kuzu Kavurması
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Chicken Stew with Apricots, Raisins and Almonds
Mahmudiyye
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Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs
Kuzu Külbastısı
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Imperial Spinach Dish
Borani-i Hassa
Lamb Stew with Apricots, Raisins and Figs
Mutancana
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Sea Bass Biryani
Levrek Biryan
Stuffed Apple
Tuffahiye Elma Dolması
Stuffed Watermelon with Meat and Rice
Kavun Dolması
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Sides
Saffron and Lentil Pilaf
Dane-i Sarı
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Desserts
Almond Halva
Levzine
Fruit Jelly Pudding
Meyva Paluzeli Muhallebi
Honey Halva
Bal Helvası
Peach Dessert
Şeftalili Ka'a
Rose Sherbet Pudding
Helatiye
Royal Starch Halva
Helva-i Hakani
Saffron Rice Pudding
Safranlı Südlü Zerde
Sour Cherry Bread
Vişneli Ekmek