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Best Dips in Istanbul
3 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY45.00 – TRY52.00
Top 3 Dips in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Asmalı Cavit, TRY52.00 (Asmalımescit)
- Asmalı Cavit, TRY48.00 (Asmalımescit)
- Asmalı Cavit, TRY45.00 (Asmalımescit)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Asmalı Cavit
Asmalımescit·$$$
Tarama (Fish Roe Dip)
TRY52.00
Whipped fish roe (mullet or cod), bread, and lemon, creating a fluffy, tangy dip.
Tip: Tarama is an acquired taste — it's briny and intense. Pair it with bread and eat a small amount at a time. It's meant to be one of many mezes, not the main event.
#2
Asmalı Cavit
Asmalımescit·$$$
Eggplant Salad
TRY48.00
Charred eggplant puree with tahini, garlic, and lemon, a creamy and smoky dip.
Tip: Eggplant salad is one of the best mezes for vegetarians. Order this, tarama (fish roe), the fava bean meze, and you have a vegetarian mezze spread.
#3
Asmalı Cavit
Asmalımescit·$$$
Fava Bean Meze
TRY45.00
Buttery purée of dried fava beans with caramelized onions, topped with olive oil and paprika.
Tip: The fava bean meze with caramelized onion is a Asmalı Cavit signature. Order this early in your meal — it's warm, comforting, and sets the tone for a long night of eating and drinking.