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)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Lakerda (Salt-Cured Bonito) at Balat Sahil Restaurant — score 91/100, TRY140.00 (Balat)
- Lakerda at Safa Meyhanesi — score 90/100, TRY13.00 (Yedikule)
- Lakerda at Asmalı Cavit — score 90/100, TRY12.00 (Asmalımescit)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Bonito Dishes
#1Score 91/100
Lakerda (Salt-Cured Bonito)
Balat Sahil RestaurantBalat·$$
TRY140.00
Thinly sliced bonito fish cured in salt and lemon, served as a cold meze.
Tip: Order this as soon as you sit down. It's the signature dish and the best argument for coming here.
#2Score 90/100
Lakerda
Safa MeyhanesiYedikule·$$
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.
#3Score 90/100
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.