Offers vegan food with dishes like iskender and balls, Beytikebab, seitan döner wrap, mantı, ravioli style dumplings with sweet potatoes, lahmacun, Bosnian cevapi kofte, seitan stuffed grape leaves pockets with lemon sauce, burger, ravioli, lasagna and baklava, seasonal menu with Turkish rice, stuffed peppers and eggplant, olive oil cold plates, and cookies. Has a gluten free mantı with spinach. Sunday is brunch and wild mushroom day as well as a Turkish tasting menu. Special vegan tasting menü every Sunday. Vegan Turkish food cooking class on Tuesdays by reservation. WhatsApp 00905385032736. Relocated from Tomtom mh kumbaracı Yokuşu No 18. Walk ins accepted on Saturdays. Open Tue-Fri 1:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm.
256 Reviews
First Review by Sacha
jasonbaker
Points +1342
The only place in Istanbul we ate more than once - Edit
There's plenty of good places in Istanbul but we just love dumplings and these ones are great. Everything we had was always devoured
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cam.veg
Points +99
great place!! - Edit
the place is super nice and the food is great!
Read morePros: personal
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HannahBenson
Points +141
Adorable local funky spot - Edit
super friendly couple, fun rotating menu and very vibrant inside! exactly what you think of when you think of a local vegan spot
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Julia_Pachal
Points +18
Great place, super sweet staff - Edit
We had the kebab and manti- both super delicious. Such a cute little place with very sweet staff. Can absolutely recommend.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Purpose
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ThomasHa
Points +81
Best vegan place in town! - Edit
Was here with my omni girlfriend and she loved it. Hands down the best vegan place in Istanbul. We had the manti and the kebab, with lemonade and ayran and it was amazing! The brownie afterwards blew our mind! We took another ayran to go cuz it was soo good! Wishing the owners all the best!😄
Read morePros: Food quality, Taste , Cat lovers
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JCDClark
Points +62
Very welcoming and genuine - Edit
I can't understand how some people found the food bland - I found it to be very flavourful!
Read moreIt's obviously a passion project run by the couple who make everything themselves. They clearly care about their food and their animals.
Brownie was wonderful, hot out the oven!
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GiadaA.
Points +300
Great food - Edit
We tried the kebab and the sweet potato ravioli, both were delicious and big portions.
Read moreA bit pricey but they raise money to help street cats so it felt like contributing to a good cause.
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vegansheep
Points +3229
Nice - Edit
The room itself was nice and spacious and I love that they’re raising money to help street cats. The servers were very friendly, to be honest rather too friendly as it felt like they were watching us the entire time we were there and we were the only guests. The food was nice, though a bit too much oil for my taste.
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twotofu
Points +88
Okay and overpriced - Edit
Quick service, friendly staff however food was just okay.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good Location
Cons: Overpriced, Bland, Not much atmosphere
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anelo_7
Points +122
Homemade food in Istanbul - Edit
Cozy vegan restaurant with really nice stuff and familiar environment. They change the menu regularly. The kebab and sweet potato ravioli with vegan cheese was really good. There was also a gluten free option. The only possible con would be that it was a little expensive.
Read moreI had the brownie for breakfast the next morning and it was amazing 🤤
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-26
Pros: Good quality food, Cool surroundings, Gluten free option
Cons: Little expensive
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kateskarma
Points +140
Homemade - Edit
We made a reservation but were the only ones there so not sure it is required. Lovely couple who hand make everything. The menu on the chalkboard changes daily depending on what has been made. The food was good but not the best vegan food that I have had. We both had pasta dishes but the only sauce was a vegan yogurt and a thick cashew cheese sauce which was a little bland.
Read morePros: Homemade, Fresh
Cons: Changing menu, Underground so no windows
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stefanobona
Points +35
Simply marvellous - Edit
Incredible vegan kebab.
Read moreDelicious fresh hand made ravioli
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MichalBoháč
Points +15
A Place Made with Love - Edit
Incredible vegan food, full of flavor and made with love. The owner clearly cares not just about the food, but about animals too. She rescues stray cats and gives them a home. A place with heart, through and through.
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lamaryvegana
Points +68
Amazing homemade food - Edit
The service is outstanding and the food is delightful! The portions are huge and everything is super tasty!
Read morePros: Good, Service, Cleanness
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Hafenidyll
Points +32
Sehr nette Gastgeberin - Edit
Wir hatten eine gute Zeit und wurden sehr freundlich und familiär bewirtet. Sehr zu empfehlen. Alle Speisen vegan und selbstgemacht.
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milancolic
Points +43
Overpriced - Edit
The kebab is good and tasty, but prices are way too high. For 2 kebab and one hibiscus tea to pay 45 EUR is unacceptable. Kebab is around 20 eur, and tea is 4,5 EUR.
Read morePros: Taste, Kindness, Location
Cons: Price
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SergAMox
Points +616
Fantastic - Edit
I got the vegan iksander kebab and was given a massive plate of seitan with bread hummus and salad. Delicious!!!
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StéphanieNantes
Points +387
Très très bon kebab - Edit
Un kebab très copieux & savoureux.
Read moreLe babaganouch était aussi très bon.
Très bon accueil.
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vgn_ted
Points +268
Nice restaurant, good kebab - Edit
A small and cool place, located downstairs. Kebab was fantastic
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Ketty_C.
Points +92
Buonissimo! - Edit
Ottimi piatti, molto gustosi. Le porzioni sono molto abbondanti.
Read moreIl loro seitan è davvero una bomba! Buonissimo
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10
Pros: Accoglienza , Simpatia del personale , Scelta dei piatti
Cons: Il ristorante non è molto visibile dalla strada
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PaoloMazzagardi
Points +78
Molto simpatici ma cari - Edit
Posto carino, simpatica la proprietaria, prezzi alti.
Read morePros: Simpatica la proprietaria , Tutto buono
Cons: la pasta come contorno..., Begli intingoli, ma niente pane, Prezzi
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rpoulova
Points +1775
Incredibly nice owners, incredibly high prices - Edit
This place was actually one of the reasons I wanted to visit Istanbul so badly! I read so much about it.
Read moreThe menu looks really good, and everything is beautifully styled and served, too. I had to go for their famous iskender kebab. It was probably the biggest portion of food I've ever got in any restaurant! I found the seitan a bit tasteless, though. I honestly expected more. I also had a cashew ayran, it was good but too thick and heavy. I would suggest to thin it slightly to make it more refreshing. I struggled to finish the glass.
It is probably the most expensive vegan place in Istanbul, as the iskender was 16 euros and for a dinner for two, including a tip, we paid 45 euros. No wonder the place was empty and seemed to only be visited by tourists. It is a shame.
The owner couple are super nice and will happily chat with you about cooking and their rescued animals!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-06
Pros: Huge portions, Typical Turkish dishes, Lovely owners
Cons: Super expensive
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LEAPARD
Points +18
Cute vegan place - Edit
We loved the welcoming atmosphere and the kindness of the owners. We had delicious, homemade Manti turkish ravioli which we enjoyed a lot. The owner mentioned that she gives vegan cooking classes during the year and she offered us her bread/cake with tahini experiment, which was amazing!
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Patapompon
Points +588
Lovely place - Edit
Food was not the best I had in Istanbul, but still good enough, with huge filling portion, and the owner were so nice. There are various options to chose from.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-24
Pros: Spacious space, Huge portion , Lovely owners
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RKDLB
Points +78
Great food and friendly staff - Edit
Had the kebab which tasted amazing, and was great value for how much food is on the plate
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stephaniefroebel
Points +1051
What a treat - Edit
Wowowowowowow
Read moreHomemade seitan and the best seitan I’ve ever had
Generous servings, enough for leftovers later
The most lovely staff
I had such a fun time. Really recommend for a treat yourself day!
Pros: Big servings , Great flavor and texture , Incredible staff
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LindsayElizabeth
Points +376
Just the cutest and so tasty! - Edit
Was looking for a quant place with some local dishes, and this was just perfect! The owners are the sweetest and the food was so tasty! I tried the manti filled with spinach along with an almond flour brownie and both were heavenly. Definitely will try to return before I leave! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Local, Cozy atmosphere, Supports cat rescues :)
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