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Neolokal

Name: Neolokal
Address: Arap Camii Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:11/1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34420, TUR
Telephone: +90 551 447 45 45
Price range: Spare no expense

Arap Camii Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:11/1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, 34420, Türkiye

₺₺₺₺ · Turkish, Modern Cuisine

Farm-to-table

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Neolokal

Arap Camii Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:11/1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, 34420, Türkiye

₺₺₺₺ · Turkish, Modern Cuisine

Farm-to-table

One Star: High quality cooking

Neolokal bridges the gap between old and new. Respect for Turkish culinary traditions provides the foundation on which this restaurant is able to constantly renew itself. Flavours from the past are the mainstay here, reimagined with contemporary ideas and techniques. Maksut Aşkar and his young team preserve their culinary heritage and guide it into the future with their exciting cuisine. This commitment extends to environmental responsibility, with a vegetarian menu, using carefully selected local produce (including fine Turkish wines!) and working with nearby suppliers. Chef Aşkar puts his stamp on authentic recipes with a quirky subtlety. Expect dishes such as haddock, seared skin-side to perfection, with a caramelised celeriac purée and a refined sauce made with olive oil and mussel broth. His unique take on baklava is exceedingly crispy with an explosive pistachio-rich flavour profile. Delicious! The restaurant's location in the Salt Galata makes your experience all the more memorable. The large windows and fabulous terrace afford superb views of Istanbul's rooftops and magnificent mosques. Neolokal is truly special.

"Our goal is to preserve the flavors of our childhood memories, cultural values and culinary traditions for future generations. Our approach to sustainability places an emphasis on social and cultural aspects as we believe that those who cannot preserve their past cannot have a future. We connect with nature by engaging with the soil, observing seasonal cycles, and experimenting with seeds. With respect for the past and a hopeful vision for the future, we aim to carry these flavors forward."

— Maksut Aşkar