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Best Bean Dishes in Istanbul
4 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY35.00 – TRY70.00
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 4 Bean Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Piyaz at Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi, TRY35.00 (Sultanahmet)
- Sos Buğulanmış Beyaz Fasulye (Braised White Beans in Sauce) at Bankalar Lokantası, TRY65.00 (Karaköy)
- Piyaz at Öz Kilis Kebap, TRY40.00 (Fatih)
- Kuru Fasulye at Kuru Fasülyeci Ali Baba — 96% recommended, TRY70.00 (Fatih)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Bean Dishes
#1
Piyaz
Tarihi Sultanahmet KöftecisiSultanahmet·$
TRY35.00
White bean salad with onion, herbs, and lemon juice.
Tip: Order one piyaz per two people. It's meant for sharing and cools the palate between bites of meat.
#2
Sos Buğulanmış Beyaz Fasulye (Braised White Beans in Sauce)
Bankalar LokantasıKaraköy·$$
TRY65.00
White beans braised in tomato sauce until tender, a daily staple.
Tip: This is the standard lokanta dish. Order it with bread and yogurt. It's filling and costs under 100 TRY.
#3
Piyaz
Öz Kilis KebapFatih·$$
TRY40.00
White bean salad with onion, herbs, and lemon.
Tip: Order one piyaz per two people. It cools the palate between bites of rich kebab.
#496% recommend
Kuru Fasulye
Kuru Fasülyeci Ali BabaFatih·$
TRY70.00
White beans cooked in a spicy tomato sauce until creamy, served with pilaf and pickles.
Tip: This is the only main dish. Order one bowl per person. The beans-to-sauce ratio is perfect; they coat the pilaf.