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Banyan


4.0 of 5 stars 81 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Asian, Thai, Fusion
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • 902122599060
  • Price range: £16-34 ($25-$55)

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4 of 5 stars
New York, NY
22 Oct 2009

Istanbul, while a great city, has limited options when it comes to non-Turkish food. From my digging, Banyan was at the top of the list to try something different after 11 straight nights of Turkish food. The food, while not world-class, was quite good. Plenty of options, and most things my wife and I ordered were fairly true to what... more

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4 of 5 stars
houston,tx
15 Jan 2009

Excellent lunch or dinner choice while shopping in Nisantasi. The sate was mouth watering. However, their version of singapore noodles use udon noodles rather than vermicelli. I asked the chef as was told that's the way management likes it. more

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5 of 5 stars
England
11 Aug 2008

Loved this wonderful restaurant - quite expensive but as another reviewer said, worth every penny. The food is Asian/fusion - we particularly liked the hot rock barbecue and the mixed satay barbecue. Also the sea-bream dish at the Ortakoy branch was superb. Every dish that we ate here was perfectly cooked, using fresh tasty ingredients. The Nisantasi branch is more... more

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5 of 5 stars
Istanbul
29 Jul 2008

Wonderful food in two great locations. Nisantasi is city centre more cafe style, but still good for evening dinners. Ortakoy is an amazing location on the Bosphorus with stunning views from the terrace, and now open all year. High quality ingredients, interesting fusion menu, great ambience and service. The owners and staff take real care over what they provide and... more

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4 of 5 stars
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3 May 2008

Great location, particularly the Ortakoy branch. Friendly efficient staff, great view, food very good - try the banyan plate as a starter; the green curry and fillet mignon are goood choices for main course more

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4 of 5 stars
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6 Feb 2008

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5 of 5 stars
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11 Jan 2008

Excellent place for special moments... The jazz piano times by Kerem Görsev in Nisantasi were great.... The foods are extraordinary and healthy , delicious if you're a gourmet.. Ozge. more

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3 of 5 stars
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2 Jan 2008

good food and the view is georgous in ortakoy! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
26 Dec 2007

Best fusion food with a great view of Bosphorus Bridge and Ortaköy. Expensive but worth every penny. more

Great view
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4 of 5 stars
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10 Dec 2007

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Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: 902122599060
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.