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Best Cheese Dishes in Istanbul
4 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY9.00 – TRY140.00
Avg recommendation: 90%
Top 4 Cheese Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Muska Böreği at Asmalı Cavit, TRY62.00 (Asmalımescit)
- Herb and Cheese Borek at Aheste, TRY140.00 (Galata)
- Muhlama (Cheese Corn Fondue) at Hayvore, TRY9.00 (Beyoğlu)
- Spinach and Cheese Börek at Elde Börek — 90% recommended, TRY48.00 (Beşiktaş)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Cheese Dishes
#1
Muska Böreği
Asmalı CavitAsmalımescit·$$$
TRY62.00
Phyllo pastry parcels filled with cheese and herbs, fried until golden and crispy.
Tip: Order böreği early when they're hot and crispy. They're best eaten immediately. If they sit for 20 minutes, they become soggy and lose their appeal.
#2
Herb and Cheese Borek
AhesteGalata·$$$
TRY140.00
Crispy pastry parcels filled with herbs, cheese, and spices.
Tip: Order this to share with the muhamara — the pastry contrast makes sense as a paired opener course.
#3
Muhlama (Cheese Corn Fondue)
HayvoreBeyoğlu·$$
TRY9.00
A trio of cheese, golden cornmeal, and butter mixed until creamy and wobbling, served hot in a shallow pan.
Tip: Order two muhlama if you're sharing — it looks small but is filling.
#490% recommend
Spinach and Cheese Börek
Elde BörekBeşiktaş·$
TRY48.00
Hand-rolled phyllo pastry filled with fresh spinach and cheese, baked until crispy outside.
Tip: Arrive at 11 AM opening to get freshly baked börek. By 1 PM the morning batch is gone and the afternoon batch is being baked.