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Gün Lokantası is a modern Turkish restaurant at Gönül Sokak No: 8/A in Asmalı Mescit, Beyoğlu, Istanbul. It holds a Michelin Recommended listing for 2026. The menu draws on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients for dishes from both land and sea.
The open kitchen lets guests watch the cooking up close. Cold starters include blue tail shrimp ceviche, lakerda (salt cured bonito), and hummus with zaatar salad. From the sea, grilled sea bass comes with sour grape pickles and an Aegean herb, while the land menu offers lamb karski with smoked bulgur (firik) and purple basil.
The room is designed with natural materials and offers counter seating, outdoor tables, and air conditioning. Lunch and dinner are both served. Desserts include profiterole, grilled strawberries with pudding, and panna cotta with quince marmalade. Gault&Millau awarded the restaurant 12.5 for 2026.
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Founding Partners: Kerem Küçükkınacı, Zeki Kulaç Located within Beyoğlu’s multicultural fabric, Gün Lokantası offers a modern Turkish cuisine experience that blends local flavors with the spirit of Istanbul. Its open kitchen layout provides a transparent service approach, where dishes prepared over live fire stand out with distinct layers of flavor. Shaped by the aromatic touch of the flame, these plates are among the signature offerings of Gün Lokantası. Balanced and creative cocktails that accompany the menu complete the experience, making the venue one of the most notable gastronomic destinations in Beyoğlu.
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