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Vegan Dükkan Lokanta - The Eatery
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Opened May 2022. This all-vegan eatery is the sister company of Vegan Dukkan, the first vegan market in Turkey. Located in the heart of the city in the vibrant and hip Cihangir area. Both are owned by a vegan and operated by a vegan team. Cozy interiors will warmly welcome you at the door. Uses clean, local and organic ingredients. Menu includes allergy friendly items and a major selection of gluten free dishes as well. Some offerings are breakfast, soup, salad, zucchini pizza, wraps, tofu katsu curry, spaghetti, toasts, cakes and more. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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Last update on 11 Aug 2024 by vegantr
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Added by vegantr on 16 May 2022
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269 Reviews
First Review by Rehdd
bkhoward
Points +22
Great food! - Edit
Really good food and on weekends even better. The vegan art is also really cool. Nice vegan shop next door as well.
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SeanCallander
Points +287
Best avocado on toast we’ve ever had - Edit
Came for dinner breakfast the next day. Quite expensive but quality food and ingredients
Read moreAvocado toast - best we’ve ever had
Scrambled tofu sujuk- seasoning and flavours were so good
Borek (spinach cheese) - best thing we had in the evening, full of flavour and good textures
Traditional ravioli - meat fillings and creamy sauce were so good
Kebab - good but not amazing
Brownie - heavenly but needs the ice cream otherwise slightly dry
Tiramisu - big portion and really good
Only thing we didn’t like was the peanut butter latte - it’s just a latte with scoop of peanut butter which doesn’t blend and sits at the bottom, you can’t taste it
Pros: Avo toast, Borek (spinach cheese) , Traditional ravioli
Cons: Peanut butter coffee , Price
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leapling
Points +223
Fresh, delicious, sooo good - Edit
Amazing little restaurant and adjacent store. I had some delicious green lentil manti for lunch; the earthiness of the lentils and the freshness of the tomato sauce were such a good match. I loved the food so much that I came back for dinner on the same day. I went for the soup of the day, which was a light yet flavorful yogurt soup. Can only recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-20
Pros: Well prepared, fresh, flavorful food, Friendly cats
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Clarissausc
Points +81
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - Edit
The best place I had in Istanbul! The manti was amazing, and I still think about it even now that I’m back home. The Kebab was also amazing and so flavorful. We also got the regular raviolis and they were fine, but definitely order the Turkish ravioli if you’re deciding between the two. The homemade savory pie “börek” was also a top favorite of the evening!
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SepVermeersch
Points +213
Just so gooooooooood - Edit
Everything is so tasty. We shared plates. Absolute winner. The future is vegan and it’s damn tasty! 🤤
Read morePros: The food, Nice service
Cons: Rather pricy for Istanbul
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Sonja.
Points +75
Great Food and Friendly Folks - Edit
We came into the establishment well prepared with a menu from months before thanks to Happy Cow. Because the eatery was so far away from our hotel, we ordered a host of dishes to carry back and refrigerate over the remaining days of our stay.
Read moreThe staff at Vegan Dukkan Lokanta (VDL) was quite friendly and chatted with us as we waited for our order to be completed while our non-vegan ride circled the block. They offered us tea and a refreshing cucumber water along with engaging conversation. They had golden oldies playing in the background and that just added to the ambience.
What we ordered:
The spaghetti.
The ravioli without lentils.
Adana kebab on rice.
Quiche
Apple crumble
Tiramisu
Brownie with ice cream
The lemonade,
Our favorites were:
The Spaghetti
The Tofu Katsu curry.
Adana kebab on rice.
Apple crumble.
The brownie and ice cream.
Tiramisu
Spaghetti - lovely
Turkish pasta does not appear to be salted the way we do in the Caribbean and the US but the sauce and the meatballs balanced everything out
Tofu Katsu Curry - very nice
The curry was flavorful and a welcome dish after having only sauted veggies for breakfast at the hotel (nice but not 100% satisfying) the breaded tofu went well with the curry and rice.
The Adana kebab on rice was scrumptious. The white sauce was light and yummy. And the paste over the rice had a nice hint of hot pepper here and there for flavor.
The apple crumble was delish. It was crumbly on the edges and cake-y in the middle. So glad we ordered that.
Delish.
The brownie and the ice cream were really nice. The brownie was rich, as it should be, and the ice cream was a nice treat.
The Tiramisu…omigoodness!!!! I don’t remember how non vegan Tiramisu tastes but wow, VDL’s version is a must try, in my books.
I wanted to try the Magnum ice cream bar, but I understand the manufacturer may have discontinued them 😭.
Folks, I really wanted to have pics of every meal but we were usually so hungry from exploring and then fighting to get things warmed up at our hotel (they were not too happy with outside food), that we just devoured some dishes forgetting to snap pics. If you are in Istanbul take some time to try VDL. Hands down they were the best we had on our stay.
10 out of 10, highly recommend!
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left03
Points +43
Çok lezzetliydi 🤤 - Edit
"Sucuklu" ve "yumurtalı" ekmek aşırı iyidi 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-13
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lianemills
Points +2050
Great food and lovely service! - Edit
We enjoyed our meal very much. They had an English menu too. The menu is extensive and we had the eggplant dish and carrot cake with a special cream and strawberries. Coffee also which was excellent. The seats outside are shaded and there is seating inside also
Read morePros: Extensive menu available in English , Friendly service
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Timforanimals1
Points +232
Delicious and traditional - Edit
Excellent food with Turkish focus , we had the Turkish ravioli and amazing smoked eggplant with ‘meatballs ‘ . It’s at the pricey end but it’s a real treat. Sitting outside added that extra street watching with all the Istanbul cats wandering by
Read morePros: Excellent quality , Great food, Vibe
Cons: Bit pricey but worth it
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Macu
Points +20
Increíble sitio en Estambul - Edit
Son muy amables. La kombucha de lavanda riquísima. Probamos el hummus de remolacha (muy rico), la berenjena espectacular y los raviolis exquisitos también. El pan que te ponen está calentito.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-08
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Nereatxo
Points +1113
Very tasty cafe! - Edit
The food in here is beyond delicious! There is a big variety to choose, and all of them looked incredible. I wish I could eat them all!!! The ingredients used are super fancy, and due to that the prices are higher.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-03
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vgnWolf
Points +90
Sehr gutes Essen - Edit
Alles vegan! Wenn auch nicht ganz billig!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-07
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JuanDiegoVR
Points +59
Delicious and healthy - Edit
Delicious homemade food, good portions, and super friendly staff. The tiramisú was amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-05
Pros: Super tasty food, Friendly staff, Homemade style
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evita_
Points +259
Loved it! - Edit
Food was great! I loved the Turkish ravioli. We sat outside, but the inside looked cute. Very small so you maybe won't get a table right away
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-03
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DEdoc
Points +378
Classy and delicious! - Edit
Fresh, beatifully presented and delcious dinner! The spinach and cheese savory pie was amazing, an app to share for sure. The Adana Kebab and tofu katsu curry were each perfect meals. Generous portions. Small place with limited seating indoors and out. Tiramisu was also nice, large enough to share.
Read morePros: Creative, healthy food, Tasty and flavorful!
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HollyTaylor-Smith1
Points +88
Perfect spot - Edit
The most gorgeous vegan eatery with plenty of choice, brilliant staff and delicious food. Small inside with only 3 tables but makes it a lovely homey feel. There is also outdoor seating. We also had the company of 3 little cats. We ate the kebab, ravioli and tiramisu and everything was 10/10. A must visit !
Read morePros: Staff, Food options , Food Quality
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tutubarão
Points +175
Best mantı ever - Edit
One of my best vegan lunches ever.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-12
Pros: Incredible meals, Cozy place, Courtesy water
Cons: Small quantity of seats
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Vicbeebs
Points +408
Великолепный вкус Турции - Edit
Турецкая веган кухня почти всегда поражает своим вкусом! В этом ресторане готовят очень вкусно и с душой. Мы прошли 3 километра ступенек вверх, чтобы насладиться этой едой, и ничуть не пожалели!
Read moreВкусно, красиво, сытно! Рекомендую от всего сердца!
Pros: Еда, Обслуживание, Интерьер
Cons: Мало столов
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GraemeStrike
Points +87
A True Vegan Gem - Edit
We had our evening meal here and it was so good we came back the next day for lunch
Read morePros: Amazing food , Cozy and comfortable , Friendly staff
Cons: Seating is very limited in the popular restaurant
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GiadaA.
Points +237
Delicious - Edit
We sat outside and the food was delicious! We had the manti and a tofu dish.
Read moreWe also had the company of the sweetest cat after we had dinner 🥰
The little shop next to the restaurant has a lot of vegan products too!
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stadthund
Points +384
Great vibe, good food! - Edit
I wasn’t even hungry, but wanted to check out this little restaurant on half a day in Istanbul between two legs of a flight. That’s why I didn’t go for the kebab or manti, which seemed really delicious on the menu. The “lighter” option, avocado salad with tempeh, was a huge portion of flavour: fresh greens, topped with marinated tempeh and a handful of sprouts. The place has a beautiful interior design with a lot of plants and some activism art on the wall, and attentive service. All of the above contribute to a great vibe and I’m looking forward to being back to try the other delicacies as well!
Read morePros: Attentive staff, Good food, Cozy interior
Cons: Only 4 tables
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twotofu
Points +88
Incredible food - Edit
Nice intimate vibe. Amazing, authentic Turkish food with lots of flavour. Paticularly recommend the special turkish Manti, just wow! Has a classier vibe, perfect for a date night.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Cosy Atmosphere, Reasonably priced
Cons: Not enough seating
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vegansheep
Points +3183
Fabulous - Edit
Word of warning - the place is tiny - only four tables, so maybe coming early or booking ahead is necessary.
Read moreWe walked in and were lucky to get a table. The raviolis were both fabulous, as was the tiramisu. Easily the best food I’ve had in Turkey so far.
Pros: Tasty food , Inexpensive , Cats!
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +7338
The best - Edit
We tried both of the manti, and we loved them! The best one is the one with meatballs. Generous portions, delicious sauces and great fillings.
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Katchouli
Points +17
Das beste vegane Restaurant Istanbuls - Edit
Der Service ist unglaublich freundlich und angenehm. Und das Essen ist einfach ein Traum! Aromen explodieren im Mund! Wir kamen zweimal her.
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annibolika
Points +357
Wow, incredible & unique - Edit
Delicious special dishes and a beauty neighbourhood, definitely in my top 3 places in Istanbul
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lamaryvegana
Points +68
Loved the food and the cats! - Edit
We had dinner at Lokanta and the food was really good, everything super tasty and cats keeping us company. Lovely places for vegans who struggle to find options when travelling!
Read morePros: Many options, Good quality, Art
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