Restaurants · 33 of the best in Istanbul
Khorasani
MICHELIN-selected (2026)
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Image courtesy of © E4024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Khorasani
Khorasani, on Ticarethane Sokak near Hagia Sophia, is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Türkiye. Its kebabs, grilled over charcoal, and dishes from south-eastern Turkey make it one of the best meals in the Sultanahmet area.
Why it's on our list
- In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)
- Charcoal grill
- Near Hagia Sophia
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Khorasani before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Khorasani are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- SultanahmetT150 m1 min walk
- ÇemberlitaşT1400 m5 min walk
- GülhaneT1450 m6 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ishakpaşa Caddesi550 m7 min walk
- Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı600 m8 min walk
Key sights
- Basilica Cistern200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Hagia Sophia350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Blue Mosque350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Topkapı Palace650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Grand Bazaar700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Spice Bazaar950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galata Bridge1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Galata Tower1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- İstiklal Avenue2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 95 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 108 min