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Ali Ocakbaşı Karaköy

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Karaköy's ocakbaşı tradition earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its grounded, grilled excellence.

Ocakbaşı cooking — the Turkish grill tradition where you eat close to the flame — finds serious recognition here in Karaköy. The Michelin Bib Gourmand speaks to both quality and approachability, proof that this centuries-old style still holds its own.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11