Amazing food in a cute little corner shop with a perfect location. They have at least 15 varities of food you can pick 5 or fewer from to fill a plate and having been here multiple times, I can say that all of their food is amazing. Meat options are usually chicken curry and meatballs but their vegetarian options prove that you don't need to eat meat here. Everything is much healthier than fast food while keeping the same price or even cheaper and you leave here feeling good. Drinks are limited to water, mineral water, ayran and soft drinks. There is also a single bathroom and they take cash, card and meal cards such as Setcard (very cool). Highly recommend for tourists and for locals passing by

Amazing place. Highly recommended! I have been eating here almost every day during my stay in Istanbul. They have a great selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. You can choose 5 different things for 24 tl. 🚾 awailable. 💳 accepted.

I would give this 6 stars if I could. I absolutely love vegetables, Turkish food, and home cook style restaurants and this place 100% delivers on this. I’ve eaten here a few times now, and plan to go back. You choose 5 options for your plate, and pay 50 TL. Excellent value for quality food. Also in a fun part of town to walk around.

Such a great lunch option. Good variety, very affordable (60 lira per plate), delicious and you leave feeling like you’ve eaten something healthy and fresh. Would recommend!

Super delicious, healthy food. Reasonable prices. Great place for vegans and vegetarians. Highly recommended.

Very affordable, tasty and big portion buffet style restaurant. You choose the dishes you want and pay accordingly. 4 dishes on a plate came to around 60 Lira, all fresh and home cooked. We came here for the vegan options and they didn't disappoint! Many vegan options, just ask the server.

Still one of the best places in the area to have a dinner. Food is tasty, stuff is friendly and polite. A huge variety of different food options (and you can try at least five of them on one dish). Prices are more than affordable (~74 liras for a dinner). Highly recommend.

The price is good, food is delicious, well served, staff is smiley & kind. That is the only place i’d like to take my friends to have lunch/dinner. They are open till 9pm, closed on sundays. Price is ₺75 for a plate (5 different dishes - as of November 2022) Update: Price is ₺90 for a plate (5 different dishes - as of January 2022)

Food is so-so, the attitude of the staff is lousy. Everytime I visit they behave as if they are doing me a favor by existing- very rude. You can find better food and service elsewhere.

I was recommended to dine here by a friend who had visited Istanbul some time ago. It’s a restaurant that involves selecting 5 options out of many vegan and vegetarian Turkish home style food. At the time I visited, it cost me 160 Turkish lira. You have to order first and then they come to your table to serve you the plate. Portion size was decent, but did left me full. I had stuffed bell peppers/dolma, mercimek koftesi (lentil balls), beans, okra, and bulgur. The food tasted good. Comes with bread. Seating is limited, with outdoor and indoor seating spaces. The restaurant is tucked in a vibrant part of the area.

Choose 5 wholesome dishes and enjoy a delicious meal. The place is always packed with locals and offers a healthy, affordable and yummy meal. Don’t worry, someone will speak English to explain what each dish is. The no menu approach means you’ll get a sampling of different vegetables and meat dishes. I ate here in 2012 and returned twice more in 2019. The place is consistent and the atmosphere really relaxed. There’s free water on the table too. A meal costs less than 50 for 5 dishes and you’ll be nutritionally fulfilled afterwards.

The restaurant offers a wide array of food options that cater to vegetarians, which is indeed commendable. The diversity of the menu ensures that there's something to suit a variety of tastes. However, while the food is passable, it's worth noting that the portion sizes might not satisfy those with larger appetites. I found myself feeling not completely satisfied unless I wasn't very hungry to begin with. As for the pricing, at 95 TL for the plate (see photo), it strikes a middle ground - neither too exorbitant nor particularly economical. The establishment's seating arrangement might not appeal to everyone, with limited tables meaning you might end up sharing your table with other customers. Overall, it's a decent spot for a quick vegetarian meal if you're not overly hungry and don't mind the potential for communal seating. However, for those looking for a substantial meal or a more private dining experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

A place to get a good quick bite to eat. The price (75 lira for 5 types of appetizers) seems a little high, considering that the appetizers are made from such cheap ingredients as rice, beans or beets. But it's probably fine for the part of the city. I can recommend rice with mushrooms and bulgur with tomato paste. Spinach with yogurt got warm from the rest of the dishes and was unappetizing. Also the fact that it is called a "vegetarian restaurant" is misleading, I ordered meatballs with the expectation that they are made from alternative meat, in fact, this place serves usual meat and chicken. So I would say that this is more like a canteen with a lot of simple mezes without meat.

Very simple and easy, they hardly speak English but they are friendly enough. Not a tourist trap. Many vegetarian options to choose from the little buffet, but also some meat. Authentic, simple and good food. And incredibly low price!

Great food for just 3€ per person!

Amazing vegan friendly restaurant in Istanbul :) prices and portions are amazing! The atmosphere in the area is very lovely especially when sat outside. Most of the food is vegan, with a few veggie items! Super recommend visiting if you want some quick vegan food here :)

My second time coming here and the food is so delicious. It tastes very homemade and with the great variety of dishes that they have it’s like you can’t go wrong. I counted at least 15 different dishes to pick from, many of them vegetarian. Staff is very polite and welcoming. And the price is excellent. Absolutely recommend

My favourite lunch place at Asmalimescit for many many years . There are many vegetrian options where you can try real Turkish tapas and they are really delicious here. You can make choose 5 different types in a plate as a set menu which i always do when i am around😎 I really suggest turkish rice with mushrooms and vegetable graten. Also try kisir which is very famous Turkish dish. If you are lucky, you can find a table at outside at a sunny weather. Also i like the long table at window side.. strongly suggested from a local🥰 Also prices are very affordable compared to nearby restaurants

One of the best places to eat around Galata. They have a wide variety of delicious food, the staff is very friendly and the prices are great. Highly recommend.

Amazing place offering tasty home-cooked food. One can choose up to 5 options out of 20+ warm and cold dishes, gratins, mezes and more. I had curry chicken, green beans, leafy greens, potato and mushroom rice which was such a yummy combo. The atmosphere is laid back and perfect for people watching in Galata, the space is nicely crowded, I feel like this is the local canteen that everyone loves for a solid meal. We paid 130₺ p. p.

This was my favourite place to eat homemade local vegan dishes around Galata. The food variety was the most I've seen and also the price for value was great. The atmosphere is also historic and the people were friendly. Highly recommend this place

You choose 5 items and it comes on a plate with bread. Nice flavours and good vegetarian options too.

A great spot for lunch! 60 TL for a plate of up to 5 home cooking style dishes. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options!

Super delicious and affordable meal with friendly and helpful staff. Really appreciated the range of meze’s to select from, all delicious. It’s an easy place for both meat eaters and vegetarians to find something they will love.

Awesome spot for vegans - homemade delicious local food and so many options for vegans… so flavorful

Cute, little restaurant with vegan options. I was able to choose up to 5 choices to create my plate. The price is very reasonable.

Helvetia is a nice small restaurant bar in the center of Bayoglu. Hospitality is a major issue here. They have different preprepared dishes on their counter from whish you can choose. The warm dishes will be heatet for you on a plate and the cold things like salads etc. come on the plate later. I think they also have different dishes from day to day. A little more spiced up, the dishes would have been perfect for the great prices! Thanks for feeding us :)

Amazing value for money! 45 TL for 5 different servings of different dishes. Mostly vegetarian. But they also have chicken

This place is heaven!!! My favorite restaurant in Istanbul! Highly recommended!

One of my favorite places to have lunch with many vegeterian and vegan options. It is usually busy so if you want to eat with your group of friends you might not get seated together and i believe it is a place for a quick lunch and dinner.

Super charming neighborhood joint. 45 TL for 5 choices that makes up a generous and nourishing plate. Homey but expert cooking. Offers both cold and hot dishes, with a vegetable focus, but chicken gratin is delicious too.

The food came quick, they are great and the price is more than fair. They provided a wide selection of traditional Turkish home dishes (Ev Yemekler). Eat em quick though given the shop is very small (literal hole in the wall) and people quickly come and go for quick bite.

Delicious simple food. Nice for a reasonably priced lunch

Absolutely delicious. Best seasoned and spiced food in all of Istanbul. Fresh vegetables and home cooked for a great price. Definitely must try!

Great tasty food and good prices. Nothing less, nothing more! Loved it.

What a feast! Everything is cooked freshly and you have the choice of combining several delicious dishes in your plate. Vegetarian-friendly!

This place is awesome, we've been here 5 nights in a row, and everything has been on point everytime. It didn't look like much, especially being surrounded by all these nice restaurants, with white linen tablecloth kind of settings...but it's SO GOOD. And healthy! You walk in, choose 5 things from the options they have, you sit down they bring it to you. 29tl per person.... you can't beat that. Thank you !! Your food is delicious!

A must visit place for awesome homely traditional foods. Cheap as chips. Around 50 lira for two people 2 plates of delicious goodies. Soup is great too. Filtered table water. Wc available. Card accepted. Friendly people.

My absolute favourite home-food restaurant in Istanbul. Perfectly simple place where design follows the function. Dishes are various and tasty. Dinner for me alone was 25 Lira

Have had better food at this joint but last night 3 out of the 5 dishes we had were just not right.