Dim Sum in Istanbul

852 Hong Kong Cafe is Istanbul's only dedicated full Cantonese dim sum and handmade noodle restaurant, run by a family with a chef from Hong Kong. Located in Caferağa, Kadıköy. Exceptional ratings across all platforms. Small, intimate space — reservations are essential.

Isokyo is Istanbul's premier pan-Asian restaurant, located inside Raffles Istanbul Hotel at Zorlu Center, Beşiktaş. Michelin Guide Istanbul listed with a 4.8 rating. The restaurant spans Japanese (sushi, ramen), Chinese (dim sum, wok), Thai and Vietnamese cuisines in a stunning multi-level space. One of the most celebrated dining experiences in the city.

Jie is a premium Far East restaurant in Bulvar 216 AVM, Ataşehir, offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine under one roof. Known for an impressive sushi bar, dim sum, noodles and a weekday all-you-can-eat buffet (775 TL, 12:00–14:00). Elegant Asian décor, indoor and terrace seating. Open daily 11:00–02:00. Reservation recommended for dinner.

Shang Palace is the fine dining Chinese restaurant of Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel in Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş. Authentic Cantonese cuisine by Chinese chefs. The weekday dim sum lunch, Peking duck and wok-fried specialties are highlights. Elegant Chinese décor with Bosphorus access. Reservations recommended.

Dragon Restaurant Bebek is the Bosphorus-side branch of the Dragon brand, offering Chinese cuisine with a prime terrace in Bebek. The setting elevates the dining experience with water views, and the menu mirrors the Harbiye branch: dim sum, Peking duck, and Cantonese classics.

Tian Xiang Fu in Esentepe, Şişli is a go-to for Istanbul's Chinese expat community and those seeking genuine Chinese flavors. The menu features classic dim sum, hot pots, mapo tofu, and wok dishes. Less adapted for local palates than most Turkish-Chinese restaurants.

Hakkasan Istanbul is the Turkish outpost of the global Hakkasan brand, located inside the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus hotel in Kuruçeşme. Michelin Guide Istanbul listed. Serves modern Cantonese cuisine — Peking duck, dim sum, wok-fired dishes — in a dramatic black-lacquer interior with Bosphorus terrace. Reservations essential.

Dragon Restaurant in Harbiye is one of Istanbul's established Chinese dining institutions. The menu spans Cantonese and Sichuan-influenced dishes including dim sum, Peking duck, and wok-fried seafood. Preferred by business diners and families seeking authentic Chinese cuisine.