Joyce Goldstein

"I loved the ekmek Kadayif at Hunkar. Just the right amount of sweet syrup to soak the bread. And that gorgeous kaymak cream."

Nancy Harmon Jenkins

"Not to miss: hünkar beğendi, a soothingly rich, smoky eggplant puree with chunks of braised lamb that fully justifies its translation - the sultan’s delight."

The Guide Istanbul

"Hünkar is particularly famous for its beğendili kebap (eggplant puree with lamb chunks). Recommended Dishes: Hünkar Beğendi."

Cityseeker

"Try the specialty - Hünkar Beğendi."

Canım Istanbul

"The food is superb, with a meze section where mercimek köftesi is on offer among other small delicious plates."

Zeynep Çetin

"Hünkar welcomes its guests in Nişantaşı with its exquisite food. The "pilaf of the day" is great for all pilaf lovers who want to be surprised with new flavors."

Maria Sorokina

"I'm not big on desserts after meat, but in Hünkar I'd definitely try their syrup soaked cake topped with kaymak (kaymakli ekmek kadayifi)."

Canım Istanbul

"Whether you go for lunch or dinner, make sure you order a serving of su böreği, which will put all other su böreği you’ve ever had to shame. Seriously."

Feride Yalav

"Among the regular additions to the city’s restaurant scene, only a few truly stand out. Here’s some of the best on offer in the city of Istanbul. Hünkar: Walk up to the cafeteria style display and choose from the day’s dishes, with favorites including su böreği (moist pastry filled with cheese)."

Maria Sorokina

"The speciality dish is Hünkar Beğendi - strongly tasting lamb is melting in your mouth over rich and smoky eggplant mash. Each is great on its own, but together they make a perfection."