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Doga Fish Restaurant

THE ONLY ADDRESS FOR FISH

Every fish lover knows Doga Balik. It is one of the cult places at Cihangir in its field. Ibrahim Sogukdag, owner of the place, who uses only vir­gin olive oil in his kitchen and never prefers mayon­naise, ketchup, cream, and saturated oils, even dries and prepares papri­ka himself.

Doga Balik, where everything is con­sumed fresh and daily, is an extraordinary fish restaurant with its rich fish varieties and deli­cious herbs never found anywhere else. Braised, simmered and stewed lantern fish, and sea-scorpions; and cooked and simmered and stewed horse mack­erel, roach and mackerel are among the indispen­sable flavors at the place.

One should not pass without mentioning fish salads and delicatessens prepared with 35 different herbs besides different fish delicatessens.

Akarsu Yokusu, No: 46, Kat: 7, Cihangir – Beyoglu

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