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• Great signature dish named falafel poppers

We had been to this place a long time ago and that day it was all sold out, even though it was not that late. We were quite angry about that and had only decided to go back because the ownership had changed. The place is now under Syrian ownership, which is great because Syrians know how to make great falafel...and we love falafel. The new owner has changed the menu to serving falafel poppers as the only main dish is several variations. For better understanding falafel poppers are filled falafel balls which according to the owner you can only find twice in the world, once as Ecoisthan and once somewhere in Sweden. 6 to 8 options are offered based on availability. We were offered zucchini, eggplant, hummus, spinach and potato and tried them all. You can have your poppers either as a plate with a side salad, caramelized onions and tahini sauce for 15 TL or as a dürüm where they fill your salad, onions and poppers into a pita bread and then roll it. No matter which option the falafel balls are the hit!!! We stayed in Istanbul for 5 days and went to eat there twice. Besides the poppers they serve some fresh juices ans smoothies, coffee (optionally with peanut milk) and desserts (muffins and fruit pudding), which were not ready when we asked for them. but I am sure they are great too. The place remained all vegan under the new ownership.