Ayasofya fish&meat restaurant — Restaurant in Fatih

Disappointed Experience – Overpriced Unfair Practices

I was quite disappointed with my experience here. While the waiter was polite, the food quality didn’t match the price. The meat was just okay, the rice was undercooked, and some of bread tasted stale.

At the end of the meal, there was an unexpected 20% “tax” added to the bill. The prices were already higher than what I’m used to in America, where I’m visiting from. All my cards, which worked fine at other places, were declined, and the nearby ATM wasn’t functional.

I had to pay in USD, and the receipt showed $75, but the actual amount should have been closer to $66 based on Google’s exchange rate. I pointed out the incorrect conversion rate to the manager, but it didn’t help much.

I gave $80 USD and was expecting change but the change was calculated using the Google rate I mentioned vs the Price was the fake USD RATE. A slap in the face. The manager, realizing I understood the discrepancy, awkwardly offered an extra 100 TRY as compensation, which was still less than what was fair. The situation felt embarrassing, like I was bargaining over food, especially as I wanted to tip the waitress for her good service. However, the manager dismissed the idea, likely aware I had already been overcharged.

Final Thoughts: As a Muslim, it was disheartening to experience this. Islam teaches us to avoid cheating, as emphasized in Surah Mutaffifin. This kind of practice is unfair and reflects poorly on the establishment.

I hope the owner takes action to remove surprise "tax" and reconsiders the pricing to avoid alienating tourists. Nearby restaurants offer better service and prices at nearly...

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