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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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213 Reviews
First Review by Rehdd
Mangsawirat
Points +294
Incredibly bland food - Edit
Very disappointing. This is the best vegan food in Istanbul? What are the rest like?
Read moreI had pastry for a starter. Very dry and crumbly. Taste was very mild. And the middle was cold! I ate less than half even though I was very hungry.
The main course of baked aubergine was hot enough. That's the best I can say about it. I could only handle a couple of mouthfuls because I couldn't really taste anything. It could possibly have been saved by adding some salt but there were no condiments available.
Pros: Easy to find., Great if you like cats sleeping in the seats.
Cons: Tasteless., Comparatively expensive., No cats in restaurants! Unhygienic and allergenic.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-14
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daniel.shane
Points +18
All around great place. - Edit
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is a bit small but cozy and has a nice atmosphere. Food was amazing. I had the soup of the day (yoghurt soup with chickpeas) and the raw beetroot salad. I plan to come again this trip because there are other dishes on the menu I’d love to try.
Read morePros: Quality of the food, Menu options, Staff and atmosphere
Cons: None
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dangarque
Points +30
Ravioli are to die for - Edit
I had the ravioli and the chocolate brownie, and both were super tasty, but I'm highlighting the ravioli as it's a veganised traditional Turkish dish! It's a small and cozy place and the staff are kind and helpful - and there were also some cats you could pet! It was totally worth the visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-23
Pros: Food is great, Staff are helpful, There are cats in it
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AlinePaesdeBarros
Points +19
Perfect - Edit
the best vegan I've tried outside my country
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-17
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Dorooo
Points +239
So good - Edit
The Börek was really tasty and the staff was so friendly.
Read morePros: Very nice people
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Cow_love
Points +86
Perfect - Edit
You get traditional Turkish dishes but vegan
Read morePros: Delicious , Reasonable prices, All handmade
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LisaVannuccini
Points +69
Really good! - Edit
I had an amazing dinner at Vegan Dükkan. We were two, we shared a cheese starter then a main course each. I had the cheese starter as I expected “local” cheeses, otherwise I wouldn’t had it (a bit pricey and were on budget). I was more than happy anyways as they were delicious. As main courses we had Turkish Ravioli and Kebab, they were truly greatly cooked, fresh and tasty. Staff is more than welcoming! It’s a tiny spot and closes at 9pm so arrange your visit if tou want to try it. I definitely recommend it! Great spot!
Read morePros: Turkish ravioli
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PhilippaRosenthal
Points +150
Worth the Visit - Edit
So good I went back twice and bought goodies for the airport . The menu is extensive, amazing and tasty food is cooked fresh, staff friendly and helpful, what more can you want from this little hidden gem.
Read moreIt’s well worth the visit, we’ll be back before leaving for sure to sample some of the other yummy delights.
Don’t miss it honestly
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-04
Pros: Great food , really tasty , amazing choices , Lovely staff , Ambient atmosphere
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robsm95
Points +1037
Exceeded expectations - Edit
It would be rude not to come here as I’m staying 3 mins away but I would travel for this place!
Read moreI arrived at about 8pm, asked for a recommendation as I didn’t know what to get and the lady said the traditional smoked eggplant (with meatballs) and it was delicious! I also had the tiramisu for desert (10/10!!!).
The 2 dishes came to £11.70 and I paid with card with no extra fee. There is a 10% service fee included in that also!
Food was delicious, atmosphere is cosy and service was great. Don’t expect fast food but I also didn’t wait long at all. It’s all fresh!
I had the pleasure of 2 cats joining me at my table too 🥰
They also have a great breakfast and drinks menu
Pros: CATS, Fresh delicious vegan food , Authentic
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DamonS
Points +31
Yum - Edit
Wow, just delicious. Not a huge choice and maps will take you to slightly the wrong spot (about 30m) it's so worth coming here, my best meal in Istanbul.
Read morePros: Flavour, Ambience, Locationj
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LeylaJasmin
Points +18
Amazing food - Edit
We went here twice whilst in Istanbul, the food was absolutely delicious both times!! Definitely recommend the Kebab and Special Ravioli with the tiramisu for dessert. One of my favourite places to go to in Istanbul ❤️
Read morePros: Tiramisu , Atmosphere , Varied menu
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ljt18
Points +22
Best food in Turkey - Edit
The menu was so extensive I struggled to choose, what I did have definitely didn't disappoint! The Avocado salad was plentiful and full of flavour and goodness. The kebab was AMAZING! Especially the flavour and texture. The apple crumble was yummy and the magnum to go was the icing on the cake. PLEASE VISIT!
Read morePros: The extensive menu, The kebab was amazing! , Great service
Cons: I couldnt eat everything
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VeronicaChrist
Points +18
Lecker! - Edit
Typisch türkische Gerichte in vegan, einfach nur lecker! Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter😄
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Keithmcg
Points +20
Hidden gem - Edit
Tried a few vegan restaurants while on holiday in Istanbul and the others were OK, this one stands out. Food was delicious and generously portioned. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Reasonably priced
Cons: Not the biggest restaurant...
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mtodorova
Points +70
The best vegan restaurant in Istanbul - Edit
A wonderful and cozy place. There were two of us and we ordered traditional turkish dishes in a vegan version. incredibly delicious food😊 We will be back again.
Read morePros: Everything was fine
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Azzurra81
Points +71
Proper Vegan cafe in Istanbul - Edit
So far the only “proper” vegan cafe we tried. Nice and welcoming staff, amazing home made food with wide variety of choice and finally something different from the falafel/hummus/mezze that we had most of the time and we got a bit bored of. We tried the cheese plate (really nice), the vegan kebab and the turkish ravioli. Both recommended. We also shared a lovely tiramisu for desert and a very good turkish coffee. The lavender kombucha is AMAZING. Lovely environment with sweet cats asleep by my side. Avoid this place if you are looking for a fast food, this is real, proper food and the price is honest, considering the work behind every dish. Well done guys!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-21
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Gemkvegan
Points +1891
Delicious food - Edit
Busy and friendly cafe/resto with linked groceries store selling vegan goods. We got the kebab and the smoked eggplant dish, both were great but the eggplant was our favourite - highly recommend! The kebab could have done with more sauce. Well presented food, friendly staff and lots of cute cats hanging about! A bit expensive but that’s Istanbul for you it seems!
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muratguresci
Points +86
Great food! - Edit
I tried “cacik” (kaju yogurt with cucumbers) and “manti” (a kind of patty), from Turkish cuisine, and they were both great. I enjoyed cacik in particular. An omnivore would be unable to distinguish between real yogurt and this one. However, I thought they were slightly pricey.
Read morePros: Cacik, Sun soaked tables
Cons: Prices
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MindfulSam
Points +173
Amazing, must visit!! - Edit
As this place had the best reviews we went on the first night of our stay and we were not disappointed! The food was incredible - so delicious, well presented and plenty of it. We then came back 3 mornings for breakfast as they were open at 10am and other vegan places weren't open until later on. The staff were friendly and helpful and there were a few cats that were in all the time that loved a good cuddle! It was quite pricey but due to inflation in Turkey, this is common.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lots of choice, Big portions
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danhosk
Points +916
7 stars - Edit
Absolutely one of the best things I’ve eaten in a long time. I’m not adding anything new here with a rave review. Everything here food and non food related is fantastic.
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onurkimchi
Points +155
Cozy with cats - Edit
Very friendly staff and the menu is quite extensive. Ive tried a lot of stuff, really love the breakfast plate, and the tofu scramble.
Read morePros: The staff, Coffee, All the food
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AmyRenae
Points +283
I had to go back twice - Edit
Worth the walk up the hill for the turisk manti
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AndreeaCorneanu
Points +78
Amazing - Edit
Very lovely restaurant. With friendly staff. And the food was amazing, so tasty and diverse. I trully recommend this place.
Read morePros: Turkish ravioli
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danieljack
Points +79
Must visit in Istanbul! - Edit
So good I had to visit twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. The food was delicious! The pink beetroot hummus was very tasty, as was the adana kebab. The kebab came with amazing flavours, the tzatziki added an amazing refreshing taste, while the kimchi added some spice. Amazing! The staff were very kind and friendly, and the restaurant nice and cosy. A must visit!
Read morePros: Adana kebab, Hummus on Toast, Tzatziki
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PaulaHirst
Points +207
Fantastic Place - Edit
Amazing, tasty and well-presented food. If you love cats, this is the place to be! We had a ginger kitten sleeping on the cushion next to us the whole time and a chunky black and white cat sleeping under the window and we were sat inside.
Read moreIt’s not a huge place but there is a small amount of seating outside as well as inside.
Would definitely recommend.
Pros: Food, Cats, Service
Cons: None
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sunsatori
Points +1105
Lovely Vegan Food - Edit
With so many options on the menu, it's hard to decide. I ordered the GF Ravioli and Kombucha.
Read moreThe food is great, the vibe is on point and the cats are always a delight to dine with.
Pros: Lots of choice, Good wholesome food, Cats! 😺
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ArtieB
Points +27
Fantastic Vegan - Edit
Very happy to have fresh delicious salad, eggplant and vegan ravioli. This place is a winner. Lovely staff.
Read morePros: Fresh , Delicious , Tasty
Cons: None
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