Maandeeq Restaurant-Istanbul — Restaurant in Fatih

My brother came to Maandeeq last night, 28th Oct, for a tea. I met him in the area and I suggested to go back because I wanted to have a proper Somali tea. While waiting for the tea, I looked through the menu and I got tempted to order a takeaway dinner which I did at the end. I had the Pasta Fino with Chicken steak. We went home and ate it. The food was amazing!!! The tea and the Pasta reminded me of back home in Mogadishu. The dinner was 10/10

We ended up in the area this morning, 29th Oct, to watch The Parade for The Republic Day of Turkey celebrations so we planned to come here for a quick breakfast before we go to see the parade. My brother took the beer with canjeero and I chose the shakshuka with sabaayad and 2x tea. Much respect to the chef but the breakfast was disappointing because I had very high expectations. Both meals were bland and the sabaayad was not fresh, it was from the day before. I would rate the breakfast 5/10.

Having said that, we ate everything. Thank you for a good time. We will be back for dinner again when we come back to Istanbul on...

Mandeeq Somali Restaurant is my go-to for lunch in Istanbul. The suqaar is simply unbeatable – flavorful and a definite must-try. Their breakfast with liver and Somali flatbread (Anjera) is a perfect start to the day, and I make it a regular thing.

And let's talk about their Somali Tea with milk – hands down the best in Istanbul. Rich and aromatic, it's a treat every time.

The service is friendly, and prices are reasonable. Whether you're using public transport or just taking a stroll, getting here is a breeze.

Mandeeq Somali Restaurant has become my reliable spot for authentic Somali flavors. If you're in the mood for top-notch suqaar, delicious breakfast, and the best Somali tea around, this is the...

The cafe is so noisy and packed with people although it wasn't even close to the lunch time. The portions are too big (and some part is just wasted when a person can't finish), so the prices are slightly higher for this type of quick dine-in crowded place. Meat was too seasoned for me, so had to give it to my friend (to not waste it all).

It was okay, but impressive, memorable enough to...