Indian restaurants
If you have a craving for Indian food while traveling Istanbul, keep reading for the top four Indian restaurants in the Turkish city.
Musafir Indian Restaurant
Receppasa Cad. 7 – C Talimhane | Taksim, Istanbul 34437, Turkey
+90212235274
www.musafirindian.com
What Musafir doesn’t have in indoor decor, the restaurant makes up with the food. Restaurant patrons have raved about the spices in each dish and how the food is as authentic as authentic gets. Musafir has vegetarian options as well as all the traditional meat dishes. The chicken kadai is a must-eat. Dishes range from $14 to $34.
Govinda
K.M. Celebi Mahallesi Ipek Sokak No:15 Taksim, Istanbul 34XXX, Turkey
0090-212-2524015
www.govindaistanbul.com
Govinda Indian Restaurant is probably the cheapest restaurant around. You get good food for very low prices. Govinda is ideal if you are dining on a budget. Govinda specializes in the healthy alternative for Indian food, offering yummy vegetarian meals like Pakora. The dishes range from $3 to $12 respectfully. If you want to dine out without breaking your wallet, Govinda is the place for you.
Simdi
Neighborhood: Asmali Mescit
asmali mescit, Istanbul 34, Turkey
The atmosphere in Simdi is warm and inviting, which is perfect for a weekend brunch or family dinner on the weekend. The spices in the food add a flare to every dish. While this restaurant is a bit expensive (ranging from $25 to a steep $100), the gourmet dishes make the splurge worth it. If you want to have really good Indian food and do not really care how much money you spend, only that you want a really good meal, be sure to check out Simdi Restaurant. They also deliver which comes in handy when getting those late night cravings.
(0212)5266262
The Han Restaurant
Cankurtaran Mah, Alemdar Cd. Soguk Cesme Sk. No. 26 | Sultanahmet, Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
Taking traditional Indian dishes and giving them a modern twist, the Han Restaurant should be your choice if you want something different with a splash of authenticity. If you are planning to dine at this restaurant, there are a few things you need to know. First, is the point that was already made, that the food will have a modern twist. Second, the dishes are a little on the expensive side ($18 for one kebab, according to a few patrons). Third, while on the expensive side, the restaurant gets busy. Making a reservation would be a good idea.
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