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Çiya Sofrası
Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy market restaurant, founded in 1998, cooking regional Anatolian dishes and rediscovered recipes on a menu that changes daily.
At a glance
- Type
- Anatolian regional cuisine
- Area
- Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- ciya.com.tr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Daily changing menu
Why we recommend it
In the busy market streets of Kadıköy on the Asian side, Çiya Sofrası is the best known of a small cluster of Çiya restaurants run by Musa Dağdeviren, whose work collecting and reviving regional recipes from across Turkey has earned him international attention. Since 1998 the menu has changed daily with the season, so there is always something unfamiliar to try.
Expect stuffed vegetables, herby salads, stews that pair meat with fruit, such as lamb with quince, and unusual seasonal sherbets and desserts. Choose from the counter display and pay by weight or portion. Take the ferry across from Eminönü or Karaköy, then explore the market around it; the nearby Çiya Kebap focuses on grills.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Çiya Sofrası FAQs
How do I get there?
Take a ferry to Kadıköy from Eminönü, Karaköy or Beşiktaş; the restaurant is a few minutes' walk into the market streets.
Does the menu change?
Yes — dishes change daily depending on the season and what is available.