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  1. Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı

    Turkish

    Eat 74
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    An ocakbaşı grill in Istanbul's Maslak business district, where the charcoal fire sits at the center of the room and the chefs work it in full view. The space mixes industrial design with something warmer, and the menu stays loyal to premium lamb: skewers, chops, flatbread, salad. Office regulars who know exactly what they're ordering before they sit down fill the room at lunch. The Michelin Guide gives it a Bib Gourmand.

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    • Lamb skewers

      “succulent lamb skewers dusted with chilli flakes, served alongside flatbread and fresh salad”

      Michelin Guide

    • Grilled lamb chops

      “followed by grilled lamb chops with a crispy fat cap, delicately seasoned with salt and thyme”

      Michelin Guide
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    Maslak Mahallesi, Dereboyu 2 Caddesi No:8/1, Sarıyer, Istanbul, Istanbul Province 34485, Türkiye · Istanbul

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