Wow. These were the BEST falafel balls - honestly, just give them a go! Everything was really fresh and flavours complimentary. The menu photos really don’t do this place justice! Portions were larger than expected, with a side of pita bread. 150 lira for two large mains seems like insanely good value (unsure if this will hold with current inflation levels in Turkey!). Seating inside and out. We sat outside and heard a few people walking past saying to companions the place was good and/or pointing out our plates. What a hidden gem. A+++ 🧆🤤

It’s a decent falafel place but NOT the best you can find in Istanbul. I wonder how the overall score climbed up to 4.8!? Prices are also average market prices. The sides which come with falafel plates are okay per delicacy. Pitas are not so fresh and sealed in plastic bags. It would be good if the pitas were at least toasted. The falafel was unfortunately not very tasty. It wasn’t crunchy outside and succulent inside which it should be. It’s an authentically decorated per the owner’s taste. The owner is Syrian, a polite decent man. The service could be a bit quicker. It’s an okay place for quick bites though. Overall score 3.9/5 for a Falafel place

Normally I don't like vegetarian food, but trust me when I say this 'This is was the best vegetarian food I ever had'. For a person who fixates over meat, this was really a great experience. I would definitely recommend this place! A family owned restaurant with extremely nice people who actually care about the food they serve.

Amazing falafel! We're not vegans nor vegetarians but we went to this shop because we were craving for something fresh after eating too much doners and we were absolutely impressed! Yes, we had to wait for a little bit but it was all worth it. The falafels are crispy but soft and moist on the inside, and they're also big. Everything was fresh and we will definitely come back! Last but not least, the seating area is air conditioned and the owner is such a sweet, lovely guy.

5/5. Hands down the best falafel you will have period. Very fresh abs made to order. The batter is made the same day and cooked fresh to order. The simplicity of this place makes this a wonderful neighborhood falafel place. The service is great and the food is too. The place is quite small but they do have an upstairs seating area but will accommodate only a maximum of 16-20 people at best so if you have a big group it maybe a wait. The price you pay for the food you get is unbelievable. This is very affordable place.

I usually expect spicyness from falafel, since i used to live in a place where falafels were served in almost red because of the spices, i'd tried couple of places around the city, but this has been the most satisfying among all. Recommend them, also the owners are a very sweet and nice mid age couple ☺️

Food is tasty, healthy and served in large portions. It was so good, that I couldn’t resist getting a second plate even though I wasn’t hungry anymore. I feel so full 😂 location can’t be better. The staff is lovely, they offered my water. Price/quality is unbeatable. Thank you guys!

Real authentic food and reasonable prices. The food was delicious and served real fast.

The best falafel/ hummus place in Istanbul! Very friendly staff, beautiful Arabic food, vegan friendly and the prices are very good! It’s a must for hummus lovers and alike! All dishes are made fresh and you can definitely taste it. the lovely lemonade with mint is tasty and refreshing. The falafel is crispy from the outside and juicy from the inside. The hummus and babaganoush have their own signature taste and it’s texture is rich and creamy. I could go on with every single dish but my verdict stays the same. When you visit Istanbul and want culinary experience beside kebab, this is your place!

As someone who has eaten the best falafel in Lebanon, I can only say that the food topped everything I have ever eaten. The ingredients were fresh and crispy. The food was prepared quickly. The street coming from Taksim, is one of the nicest streets you can walk. There is seating and is very centrally located. Don't miss the opportunity to support these great people!

he has the best and most delicious falafel and hummus and the owner is very hospitable .. highly recommended 👍

I didn't have to wait long at all, however I ordered a mega falafel wrap after I ate a normal one. The waiter guy was very friendly the baba ganush and the falafel was delicious and you can even pay by card what was a great suprise at that vegan friendly awesome restaurant ✌️

Superb Arabic food found here! Syrian inspired Vegan and Vegetarian delights, a great variety of foods like Tabouli, Falafel Patties, Baba Ganoush, Muhammara, Fetted Hummus, and more! Great and friendly service, fresh dishes in a relaxed atmosphere, a short distance from the Istiklal mall.

I’ve had plenty of middle eastern food in my life but this is hands down among the best I’ve ever had. Super affordable homemade Syrian food, always welcomed with a smile and the whole menu is super tasty and will fill your tummy. Don’t miss it!!

Syrian style vegan food with a very short menu but very different Taste which made me feel I'm in one of those Arabic countries with their professional chef Mr. Kalim and welcoming English speaker runner Mr. Diaa, strongly recommended ????

Absolutely delicious, huge portions, and very cheap. ? Everything is vegan except ayran drink.

Amazing Amazing Amazing Humous/falafel/salad. The best in my life - we ate every night after discovering this lovey lovely place. Super nice family run and small place. Small and simple menu - that's the best way - they do what they do very very well. Very good food, very good value. Clean, tasty, humble, friendly. Thank you friend for your food made with love.

(Translated by Google) I came across this road by chance and I wanted to try it because I miss eating falafel. I can say that as someone who eaten falafel and hummus in Jordan, Lebanon and Israel, both falafel and hummus are great. A tiny family business, very sweet people. You have a nice way! (Original) Buraya yoldan geçerken tesadüfen rastladım ve falafel yemeyi özlediğim için denemek istedim. Ürdün’de, Lübnan’da ve İsrail’de falafel ve humus yemiş biri olarak söyleyebilirim ki falafel de humus da harika. Küçücük bir aile işletmesi, çok da tatlı insanlar. Yolunuz açık olsun!

Good food but the place is closed while they fry the falafel so it leaves a bad smell in your clothes when you leave

(Translated by Google) God will eat delicious and fresh food. Everything that works in front of you is fresh and clean. Very cheap, depending on the service. (Original) ماشاءالله اكل لذيذ وطازج ..كل شي يعمل امامك طازج ونظيف ..واسعار جدا رخيصه على حسب الخدمه

Tasty, affordable food

Best falafel in town. A must experience!

very good food

(Translated by Google) The best falafel is eaten here and those looking for vegetarian food are sure to stop by and enjoy the pleasant meal. (Original) En güzel falafel burada yenir vejeteryan yemek arayanlar muhakkak uğrasın ve keyifli yemeğin tadına varsın

Great food with 4 menu options for 25TL and really friendly owner. Would recommend!

Amazing food, freshly made, family owned. Very affordable. Good service - my card was charged twice but they resolved quickly

(Translated by Google) I liked the falafel very delicious, the most delicious falafel I had in Istanbul 😊 The owner friend of the business A friendly friend with a friendly face I recommend it to vegan and vegetarian (Original) Falafeli çok lezzetli çok beğendim İstanbul'da yediğim en lezzetli falafel 😊 işletme sahibi arkadaş Güler yüzlü samimi bir arkadaş vegan ve vejetaryen olanlara tavsiye ederim

Best falafel in Istanbul maybe even in Turkey (based on me hunting for falafel here for 2 years +) Incredible food, incredible people

Excellent falafel plates. We had takeaway menu 1 and 2 before and for dine in menu 3 and 4. It's a very cute business with not a lot of space inside but it's cozy. The falafel are crunchy but not too dry, the fattoush pure crunch, the hummus creamy, the baba ganouch smoky, the tabbouleh juicy, and the Arab bread soft. It's a vegan business so no ayran. One of the best places for a wholesome bite away from the hellscape that is İstiklal street

Falafel Koy is a small falafel shop located in the Taksim area. It’s situated on a street going uphill and feels like a hike to get to depending on where you are coming from. We were coming from the river so was quite a hike walking up. This is a very tiny and tight restaurant. The ground floor is entirely taken up by their counter and kitchen. We sat upstairs which has about 5 small tables. As with many places, they had a few bistro style tables alongside the street. We ordered their falafel plate, which included 4 falafel, baba ganoush, hummus, cucumber/tomato salad, and laffa bread. We wanted a light lunch, so this was plenty for the two of us. The falafels were perfect. They were different than what we have had because they were softer and very mild in taste. The hummus and baba ganoush were delicious. We learned that falafel isn’t served with many sauces like we are used, so can taste dry. The laffa bread is so soft and light it melts in your mouth. Most restaurants along this road are super small, and likely cannot accommodate seating for larger parties. They do pack food to go, which is an option. These restaurants are locally owned, and the owners likely live around their restaurants.

Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in Turkey, if not ever. Everything in my plate was absolutely delicious. I was so impressed with how tasty it all was and I’m not a vegetarian. I’d eat here every day. 100% recommend

10/10 place. Lovely food, nice staff. Incredible value for money. The food was absolutely fantastic. If you're in Istanbul, definitely go there!

I can't even remember how many times we ate here. This is the best, freshest, most incredible falafel we've ever had. The staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful. On our last night we were both sick and still made sure we trekked up the hill to eat there because we couldn't bear the thought of missing a final meal. You absolutely won't regret coming here if you're in the area, and even if you're not.

If you are in Istanbul, you must try this place! The falafel here is incredible and the prices are amazing for what you get. My husband and I decided to get lunch here and between the two of us spent less than $15 USD for two meals, drinks, and an extra order of falafel. The Babaganoush was amazing as well. Recommended items - Menu 3, Mixed Menu, Lemon & Mint Juice!

This is such a wonderful place. Small, family businesses, with good food and such a great and really fast service! The prices are the best in town so don’t miss it for the world!

I walked about an hour w the intent to come to this restaurant while also visiting Balat. As soon as I walked in the gentleman who was making the food and serving greeted me warmly. I ordered the hummus and falafel and asked for it to go. As soon as I walked out w the food OF COURSE I had to try one of the falafels and YUMMYZER!!! 😋😋😋😋😋 I ate the whole thing while walking around in less than 5mins. Haha. Definitely if in the area I say go! The price seemed very fair as well. 🙂🙌 ****************** Updated. Tried their hummus when I got back to my place and mmMmm so creamy and delicious! Homemade hummus ❤️

It’s a must, the food is very good, the owner is super nice and the price is great! I would love to go back one day!

One important factor to consider is the significant waiting time to get a simple sandwich. Unfortunately, the wait is not justified as the sandwich, a basic falafel, doesn't meet expectations. Waiting around 1 hour for just three falafel sandwiches and a salad is quite frustrating, especially when you visit such a restaurant during lunchtime, expecting quick service. However, that is not the case here. If you choose this place with the hope of quickly grabbing your sandwich and continuing your visit of Istanbul, you will likely be disappointed and regret your decision.

Wir hatten zu zweit das Falafel Koy menu für 140 TL. Dieses kommt mit Falafel, Hummus, Babaganoush und grünem Salat. Dazu haben wir uns noch die 10 extra Falafel bestellt. Es war sehr lecker und das personal war super nett. Wir haben zu zweit unter 300TL ausgegeben also sehr zu empfehlen.

Excellent on every level, I was the first customer today and the older gentleman was so nice and welcoming. I ordered menu 1 and I was beyond satisfied. The falafel are crispy and flavorful, the hummus smooth and delicious and the beans and salad are 10 out 10. They also serve Syrian bread on the side and it’s so fresh and soft. I highly recommend this family owned business and the cherry on top it’s affordable !

if you want fresh and tasty Falafel after a stroll in Balat, this is definitely the place to stop by ! Highly recommend all the menus and the mix juice.

Çok lezzetli! Good food and very nice people, will come back!

This place is so awesome! Me and my girlfriend came back twice to this wonderful falafel place during our time in istanbul. Everything was perfect from the service to the great food being served. My girlfriend has never been a big fan of sallads or falafel but even she finished the big portions of food here. Falefel Koy would make a great Starting point to make someone eat more veggies. Sadly this place is somewhat hidden on a smaller street but well worth the effort to search for!

Highly recommend this place! The guys are really friendly, speak excellent English and the food is delicious and very cheap. This is easily the best vegan feed we have had in the three weeks we have spent traveling turkey. The falafel and hummus are next level. The images are of plate two and three. Dani, Australia.

The food is delicious, the service is quick and very friendly. The people who work here all speak english and they are so nice!

Beautiful little gem, hidden away in a cosy hole in the wall. Fresh tasty food prepared by an awesome and kind owner.

This place is amazing! I don't really like veggies but here I feel like I could eat veggies every day. Amazing falafel! ?

Loved the food here. Tiny menu but delicious. Could easily eat there daily. Felafel and hummus are recommended! Also you can check out the upstairs seats for a more chilled atmosphere

Delicious food! If you’re looking for veggie options, or something other than Turkish cuisine, I highly recommend visiting Falafel Koy! Fresh food prepared with love

Amazing food!!! Definitely coming back

It is the best flafel ever 💚💚💚

(Translated by Google) Simple place, but the taste is terrible (Original) مكان بسيط بس الطعم رهيب

I like this place a lot! For a great price, the owner will put together a good wrap for you. It will take only 5-10 mins for them to cook and make everything, certainly worth the wait! The owner is great, even helping me with my Turkish vocabulary and recommending a Netflix show during conversation! I have been back many times. Definitely recommend!

(Translated by Google) So delicious (Original) Çok lezzetli

Best falafel you can get

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) ممتاز

(Translated by Google) perfect perfect perfect. Perfect for everything from homemade fresh fries to hummus and salads. The most satisfying, rich and delicious falafel that can be eaten in Istanbul. sorry for those who did not discover :) (Original) mükemmel mükemmel mükemmel. ev yapımı taze patates kızartmasından humuslarına, ve salatalarına kadar her şeyiyle mükemmel. İstanbulda yenebilecek en doyurucu, zengin ve leziz falafel. keşfetmeyenler için üzgünüm :)

Small place with a smaller menu but they give huge portions of amazing food! Would recommend to anyone, vegetarian or not! We had the tabbouleh, baba ganoush, falafel, fava beans and hummus for 20 TL. Really recommend and the staff are really friendly!

(Translated by Google) Excellent prices, good flavor, satisfying portions. I like it excessively, my favorite cozy place is now! ? (Original) Mükemmel fiyatlar, güzel lezzet, doyurucu porsiyonlar. Aşırı beğendim, favori cosy mekanım artık! ?

(Translated by Google) Classic falafel, pleasant atmosphere (Original) Классический фалафель,приятная обстановка

Superb food for a low price. Friendly staff included. Total recommendation.

(Translated by Google) The flavor is not satisfying. (Original) Lezzet tatmin edici değil.

Amazing food, people and place Keeping it simple and fresh Vegetarian and healthy Rest assured that you will get value for your $

What a fantastic discovery! We were hungry and a little lost and hoping for some vegetarian food when we stumbled upon this humble little restaurant. We (my husband and myself) ordered the “menu 2” and shared the generous plate of deliciousness. Divine fresh falafel, smoky babaganoush, great salad and fava beans . Everyone eating at this tiny place was expressing sounds of enjoyment as they sampled all of the dishes . This is not a fancy place , no view or much decor but super affordable (our shared plate was 20 liras) and tasty! Will definitely return here soon. Limited menu best for lunch or dinner.

The best possible and cozy falafel place around the town. Yummy food and nice caring staff

(Translated by Google) The buzz place. Very cheap, huge portions, good staff, convenient location near the metro, inside there are tables where you can relax. The burger is cool, menu number 4 is dumb top. (Original) Кайфовое место. Очень дешего , огромные порции , хороший персонал , удобное местоположение рядом с метро , внутри есть столики где можно отдохнуть. Бургер крутой , меню номер 4 тупа топ.

Awesome Food!! All fresh and local ingredients. Kind staff and amazing flavours. Best falafel I've ever been to.

Fantastic falafel, one of the best I have tasted. Very well priced and customizable. Owner is very nice. Place is small though and the food may take a while due to their crazy popularity.

(Translated by Google) Delicious food!! (Original) Comida deliciosa!!

(Translated by Google) nice venue, falafeli liked it very much. prices are reasonable. (Original) güzel mekan, falafeli çok beğendim. fiyatlar uygun.

(Translated by Google) Authentic taste, and very nice staff. Eat very good (Original) Authentic taste, and very nice staff. اكل روعة جدًا

(Translated by Google) We stay nearby for a week and almost daily we will have dinner there. Nice people, and good food. If you are around give it a try !!! (Original) Nos alojamos cerca durante una semana y casi a diario vamos a cenar allí. Nice people, and good food. If you are around give it a try!!!

One of the best falafel, babaganush and table you can find here.

(Translated by Google) Falafel are toasting to order so we waited a little longer. We told Babagannuşl falafel hummus platter and fattet, all were very tasty. Unlike ours, the babagannuş on the falafel plate was made with trump tomatoes or chili, with only aubergine (which was grilled in a barbecue, I think it really tasted trump). The location is not very smooth, we're very, very pleased with everything we eat, but poor decoration. We paid a fattet two falafel hummus platter $ 50. (Original) Falafeli sipariş üzerine kizartiyorlar bu yüzden biraz uzunca bekledik. Babagannuşlu falafel tabağı ve fattet humus söyledik, hepsi çok lezzetliydi. Falafel tabagindaki babagannuş bizimkinden farklı olarak koz domates veya bibersiz, sadece köz patlıcan(mangalda közlenmiş sanırım gerçekten koz tadı geliyordu) ile yapılmıştı. Mekan çok düzgün değil, dekorasyon kötü fakat yediğimiz her şeyden çok çok memnun kaldık. İki falafel tabağı bir fattet humusa 50 TL ödedik.

Quality, vegan food for a good price in a little local buffet. Highly recommended

(Translated by Google) It is a great place in my life for 2 years near Şişhane when I wanted to eat something. (Original) Muhteşem bir yer 2 senedir hayatımda şişhane yakınlarında ne zaman bir şeyler yemek istesem ilk aklıma getirdiğim yer.

(Translated by Google) Very cool atmospheric place) next time I will go here more often (Original) Очень классное атмосферное место) в следующий раз буду сюда чаще ходить

We were in the city for a week, we went here 4 times :D It was so good, at such a good price with such nice people. We didn't find anything nearly as good on the European side for vegans.

Excellent felafels and delicious freshly made salads and dips. Highly recommend. I’ve found my new home away from home cooked meals. Very friendly service.

Great family run place to eat. We lived near here for 2 months and ate here a lot. Everything on the menu is amazing! Friendly people, great atmosphere or take away, and inexpensive. Seriously good food

Great food, excellent service! Was really impressed by the taste of the food. Even if the place is not luxurious or fancy, the food beats a lot of fancy restaurants. The business is family-owned, and the owner is very friendly. I would repeat the experience and also recommend it to others.

25TL for a main course. Very tasty and great prices. Also service was super friendly. They have take away too.

Very good, low cost, food. This small restaurant / takeaway is owned by a very friendly Syrian guy. Really great wraps and mezes at very affordable prices. An excellent stopping off point of vegans and vegetarians. Some seating is available upstairs. Recommended.

I met Adnan in 2016 in the his old restaurant and I still have to find someone that can cook falafel and baba ghanoush better than he does! His new restaurant is so close to Istiklal and Tunel... Plus his smile, kindness and positive energy can warming up your heart very easily with joy!!! GIVE HIM A TRY!!! /// I migliori falafel e baba ghanoush di Istanbul!!! A due passi da Tunel e da Istiklal... Assolutamente da provare!!! :-)

Amazing food! We went multiple times during out Istanbul visit. The food is delicious and they put a lot of love into preparing it. :)

Very nice place in Galata, delicious dishes, cheap prices and above all wonderful host

(Translated by Google) Falafel wrap reaches a great taste with the added ingredients, be careful you may not be satisfied with just 1 piece when you eat it! (Original) Falafel dürümü içine kattıklarıyla birlikte harika bir tada ulaşıyor, yediğinizde 1 taneyle yetinemeyebilirsiniz dikkat!🥰🤤

Best place for testing Arabic food (falafel)

Absolutely delicious!

Food is tasty but the first floor smells fried food alot.

First of all, the family keeping the restaurant is very very friendly and kind. The location is almost near Istiklal street. Food is very healthy. We used to take the food from here to the beach on Burguzada and Kinaliada. Really would suggest to go here just as it opens, because the falafel they cook is not that fresh in the evening.

Best Falafel 🧆👍💯 in Istanbul.

(Translated by Google) The most delicious falafel, made with love. Bought one to try, then bought another 8 💕 made with soul, thank you very much (Original) Самый вкусный фалафель , приготовлено с любовью. Купили один попробовать , потом купили ещё 8 💕приготовлено с душой , спасибо вам огромное

Iam Falafel junkie, this is literally one of the best ones.

Really tasty completely vegan falafel place! The owners very very friendly. We had two of the mixed plates and left very happy.

Unbelivebaly good food for super cheap! Paid 10 Lira for one of the bets falafel wraps i have ever had! Highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Gives wellness. Tasty and delicious (Original) يعطين العافيه. شي بشهي ولذيذ

Amazing food great price

(Translated by Google) Well, we recommend you try a lot (Original) طيب كتير بنصحكن تجربو

That's a great place if u like falafel and looking 4 some authentic place. Food is delicious! Awesome place!

Very tasty, extremely friendly owner and of course very healthy food. Best falafel in town.

(Translated by Google) Het thing is delicious and filling. Prices are also affordable. Thank 🎈 (Original) Het şey aşırı lezzetli ve doyurucu. Fiyatları da uygun. Teşekkür ederiz 🎈

Best filafel i ever had...

Amazing hidden gem!!!!

Cheap and nice falafel food!! Definitely worth visiting if you are interested in falafel!

Delicious food and great hospitality.. You all should try this restaurant..you won't regret it

(Translated by Google) Simply the best genuine fallafel (and bonus it is vegan) too good ... and especially not greasy ... like at home. Fallafel egyptian style 🤤 (Original) Simply the best genuine fallafel (and bonus it is vegan) trop bon... et surtout pas gras... comme à la maison. Fallafel egyptian style 🤤

(Translated by Google) Really good (Original) Gerçekten çok iyi

(Translated by Google) Really good. The best falafel you can eat in Istanbul. (Original) Gerçekten çok iyi. İstanbul'da yiyebileceğiniz en iyi falafel.yaninda ki mezelerde aynı şekilde fiyat uygun üstüne arkadaş güler yüzlü çok beğendim.

Quite delicious for a very affordable price. Especially recommend sets (I had menu 3 and I loved it). Worth checking out!

(Translated by Google) For those who like cheap and tasty but a little shabby (Original) Ucuz ve lezzetli ama biraz salaş sevenlere

Everything’s fresh, the owner is very nice and makes THE BEST hummus and falafel. We’ve tried a lot of good food around, but still keep coming back here. So worth it

Super friendly and warm staff, delicious and freshly made falafel for a very good price, tasty hummus and babaganoush and pickles. They were also playing a soccer game, making for fun conversation and a lively atmosphere. What more could you want??? Eat here and you won’t be disappointed!

The food and hospitality here is incredible. We ordered takeaway. The owner spoke English and immediately explained the allergens and how the food was made. The menu option was 30 lira and it was some of the best falafel, hummus and tabbouleh we’ve tried around the world. The place is a hole in the wall down a side street off of Istiklal, but that’s where the best food is usually found.

I was passing by and the place just smelled amazing . Stopped and had one of the best falafel wraps ever. The owner was so incredibly nice and hospitable . I wish I had more days in Istanbul, I would have eaten it everyday 😂

This place is a hidden gem - the food is absolutely top notch, the owner speaks fluent english, and service is amazing.

Small place with incredible food. Everything was delicious from the Hummus to Baba Ganoush and ofc the Falafel! Very friendly staff and prices are low. Vegetarian friendly. Very good deal indeed!

Super yummy. Everything vegan and super fresh. Syrian owned and operated. Owner speaks English

Very fresh, home-made food prepared live for you. Price/quality relation unbelievable good. 30TL and you get a fresh beautiful plate. It could be a little bit more clean but was ok.

Very tasty food. Love their hummus. Always freshly prepared. Highly recommend it.

Perfect example that you don't need a luxury place for very good food. Humble and sweet place with delicious falafel, humus and tabouleh. Love it!

Definitely the best falafel you‘ll find in whole of turkey! 🤩

Amazing food for 30 tl. Best Falafel in istanbul hands down and best value for money, fresh and healthy side dishes such as a nice green salad, hummus, tabouleh and more. In a city where healthy food is lackluster, falafel koy knocks it out of the park! I've been in Istanbul for 2 months and nothing compares in this price range, falafel restaurants double the price are substandard as with most restaurants in the istikal area.

This falafel is just something to die for. I was full but ordered a second portion because I just couldn’t resist. Babaganoush and hummus are amazing too.

Authentic and cozy place. Very tasty meals. Vegetarian options are available. Enjoyed every piece! Delicious

Super delicious Falafel for a low price, prepared by a really friendly Syrian guy! Recommended especially for vegans.

Amazing food. Don’t miss this restaurant!! Most perfect and tender falafel I have ever had. They mastered it.

Grabbed a falafel wrap on the go and it was excellent. All ingredients were super fresh, falafel fried and vegetables cut in front of you once you order. Friendly staff and great little place to stop by

Best meal I had in Istanbul.

I have been twice the last 3 days and must say it was the best falafel since my last visit to Tel Aviv. Very nice and kind Syrian man who owns the place, you can tell in his eyes he is a very genuine and caring person. In my travels in Syria (few years ago) I met nothing but kind people with ace food! On my second visit I had a piece of glass of in my food and they were very apologetic. I will return, only gripe is I wish they would give more hummus & green olive oil on it.

Amazing guy will cook you a nice cozy plate of falafel:). Deserves better location.

The best falafel I’ve tried so far. A must when in Istanbul, seriously. I’ll be back! 🌿

So much love put into the food! Fresh ingredients, cooked from the heart. Thank you for the most memorable meal. ❤️🇸🇾🥰

Very small and cute place. Reminded me of old sandwich bars. We ordered falafel wraps. They were ok but they were a little bit tasteless. I guess they could have added a bit more sauce or hummus.

I really enjoyed the falafel. The boss and his family are friendly. I recommend this restaurant. Close to Istiklal Street. Try vegetarian food 😋 You can check the video on my YouTube channel. Channel : Lezzet film

A magnificat place to eat falafels and humous…Everything was fresh and tasty. The friendliest and amazing mister that we could met in istanbul. I hardly recommend it for good Syrian food

Everything was fresh and tasted that way. Falafels were moist and full of flavor. All the vegetables had a crunch, and the right amount of garlic and lemon. Great price. The friendliest guy I have met in istanbul. The whole family has a heart of gold. Eat here for good Syrian food!!!

The atmosphere of this place is laid back and welcoming. There are 2 seating areas; one that outside and another upstairs on the second floor. Upon entering, your order is taken and you are seated promptly. We ordered menu item 2 (falafel, fattoush, baba ghanoush, and a fava bean salad) and 3 (falafel, tabouleh, and hummus). Both were delicious! The falafels were hot and fresh and the sides complimented them so well! FYI: the menu only contains falafel based dishes. We would recommend this place for the authenticity and the price point is hard to beat for the quality of food.

This place was a surprising find, great value food. The quality of the food outmatched it's price. The menu is simple which is good for travelers who don't want to over think to much. The smoothies are made fresh.

Amazing eatery on a steep climb up from the nearest tram station. We arrived when it was just about to close, even then the owner and the people were gracious enough to serve up such delicious food! The falafel is mouth wateringly delicious. The side salads filled with lemony goodness! The fava beans were a bit undercooked, but that did not ruin the experience one bit. Highly recommended and it exceeds the already high expectations! Absolutely brilliant.

Delicious and authentic taste with a very reasonable price within a touristic area where restaurants are usually abusive. The people are also very nice and welcoming. Totally recommend!!

Wow. Great and authentic experiance. The waitors and chefs are great and humble guys serving great quality food. You full of energy afterwards. The best Falafel i ever had. The street is original and quiet and its great to sit outside. Thank you guys. Keep on rocking

Got the falafel meal option 4 (comes with a side of pita) and the lemon and mint juice which I highly recommend. It’s a small and cozy shop, with limited seating upstairs. Worth the hike up the hill and incredible falafel and value for money (non touristy rates).

The bast falafel I have eaten in a really good price. Really kind and helpful waiters ❤️