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Best Bonito Dishes in Istanbul
3 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY12.00 – TRY140.00
Avg recommendation: 90%
Top 3 Bonito Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Lakerda (Salt-Cured Bonito) at Balat Sahil Restaurant — 91% recommended, TRY140.00 (Balat)
- Lakerda at Safa Meyhanesi — 90% recommended, TRY13.00 (Yedikule)
- Lakerda at Asmalı Cavit — 90% recommended, TRY12.00 (Asmalımescit)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Bonito Dishes
#191% recommend
Lakerda (Salt-Cured Bonito)
Balat Sahil RestaurantBalat·$$
TRY140.00
Thinly sliced bonito fish cured in salt and lemon, served as a cold meze.
Tip: Order this as soon as you sit down. It's the signature dish and the best argument for coming here.
#290% recommend
Lakerda
Safa MeyhanesiYedikule·$$
TRY13.00
Salt-preserved bonito sliced thinly and dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Tip: Order this first with your rakı — the salt cleanses the palate.
#390% recommend
Lakerda
Asmalı CavitAsmalımescit·$$$
TRY12.00
Salt-preserved bonito served thinly sliced with lemon and olive oil.
Tip: Order this first with your rakı — the salt and acidity clean your palate between drinks.