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Araka

Modern Turkish·Yeniköy·€€€€

One MICHELIN Star (2026)

About Araka

Araka, in a side street of the Bosphorus village of Yeniköy, holds one MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide. The kitchen puts vegetables, herbs and carefully sourced produce at the centre of a refined tasting menu. Combine dinner with an evening walk along the Yeniköy shore.

Why it's on our list

  • One MICHELIN Star (2026)
  • Produce-led menu
  • Upper Bosphorus village

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Araka before you go.

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