Kızılkayalar ★ 3.9
Kızılkayalar at Taksim, the 1978 ıslak hamburger counter still selling under 80 lira for a steamed bun in garlicky tomato sauce, three for a meal.
Try: Islak hamburger (wet burger)
CuisinePide and lahmacun
Price$
Neighbourhoodkadıköy
The dishLahmacun
Location
Address: Caferağa Mah., Serasker Caddesi No:78, 34710 Kadıköy, İstanbul, Istanbul
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