Çiya
“Çiya Sofrası is a unique restaurant that traces lost cultures and forgotten tastes, offering traditional cuisine from a wide geography.”
Originally a humble kebab shop, Çiya Sofrası, through the research of Mr. Musa and Ms. Zeynep, offers a rich culinary spectrum spanning from Mesopotamia to the Ottoman Empire, and from the Balkans to the Caucasus. Located in Kadıköy Fish Market, the venue operates with three different concepts and also serves as a food culture research center.
Rich Anatolian cuisine offering forgotten tastes and a wide range of geographical dishes; quality kebabs and lahmacun.
Live Popularity
It can be busy, especially on weekends and for dinner, but also during lunchtime.
The venue offers numerous options, especially for vegetarian guests, and one reviewer explicitly stated their satisfaction. Many plant-based dishes stood out, such as lentil soup, baked celeriac, falafel, and pumpkin and tahini dessert. However, it was noted that the Teleme dessert contains milk and some main courses include meat, while no specific information about gluten-free or lactose-free options was mentioned in the reviews.
- 01Kebab
- 02Lahmacun
- 03Traditional Home Cooking
- 04Soups