Vegan
Mediterranean
Bakery
Middle Eastern
Gluten-free
Turkish
A fully vegan Anatolian cuisine that serves falafel, hummus, pasta, and different vegan cakes. Garden & indoor seating & take away. Open Mon-Sat 12:30pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun. Kitchen closes 7:30 PM.
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Last update on 13 Aug 2023 by SerkanSonerler
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Added by SerkanSonerler on 25 Oct 2021
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38 Reviews
First Review by bianca_yara
ecenazaltinok
Points +73
Excellent! - Edit
I ordered Kapak Spaghetti and Shepherd’s Pie and both were super delicious!!
Read moreThe backyard of the restaurant is very peaceful and calm 🩷
Owner of the restaurant’s -Serkan - recipes are both delicious and he was very friendly 🩷
This was my first time here, it definitely won't be my last, I loved everything about Kumin!
Pros: Delicious , Atmosphere, Friendly
SerkanSonerler
🙏🏼🥰
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milcheto
Points +1911
What a treat! - Edit
This doesn’t even feel like a restaurant. It is like you have a rich friend who likes cooking has invited you over for dinner. The food is delicious and prepared with love and care. Strongly recommend!
Read morePros: Delicious food, The atmosphere, Great service
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merhaba123
Points +16
Highly recommend - Edit
Vegan ayran and ayran soup were delicious
Read morePros: Yummy food, we really enjoyed it. Friendly staff
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pommes_de_terre
Points +535
Lovely atmosphere - Edit
Great atmosphere in a cozy backyard. We had the friendliest stuff in all of Istanbul. Great vegan Ayran and we tried the vegan pizza, steamed kibbeh with lentil filling, meatballs with mashed potatoes and rice (a lil weird combination 😄) and a air fried oyster mushroom dürüm. Loved the fresh salad inside, but the mushrooms weren’t crispy and there was a little bit of sauce missing. It‘s overall more of a healthy option 😉
Read moreBut we loved the experience and the garden, that was in the shadow of trees with a mild breeze.
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Claudèle
Points +334
Incredible food and vibe - Edit
The food was very tasty, the drink as well. The restaurant is in what was a house: it’s very cozy. I was in the backyard, far away from street noise.
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Rafael_S_Roman
Points +181
Ok average food but expensive - Edit
Had a cute garden, food was ok, but in my opinion not worth the money and portions coul've been larger.
Read moreThey charge 10% serving fee so keep that in mind when viewing the prices. I missed that and was surprised about the bill.
The dumplings were börek with rice yoghurt which was not hitting my taste and the wrap was a bit dry and plain, there was something missing in them.
I would rather recommend other restaurants in Istanbul.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-04
SerkanSonerler
Your comment has saddened us deeply. Compared to many vegan restaurants in Istanbul, our prices are quite reasonable. You can also be sure of the quality of the food you eat. Additionally, you’ve made a very negative comment about us charging extra money, which is a very sensitive and ethical matter. Charging extra money is out of the question. I’ve reviewed our past accounts (to see if we made a mistake), and there is no any mistake in the accounts. I understand that you may not have read the footnote at the bottom of each page of the menu stating that “a 10% service charge is not included in the bills.” I wish you hadn’t made such a comment without being sure. It’s very upsetting.
Read moreRafael_S_Roman
Hey, I unsderstand that. But I have a few things to add
Read moreI have eaten daily in vegan restaurants in Istanbul over the past week.
The 10% fee only occured twice, once written big on the menu and on a big blackboard that is not too miss. With your menu, I missed it. So thats fair, still I think the note that I only found now looking back on the digital menu is quite small. I will edit out the comment about overcharging in this case.
Next on pricewise, your food was the second most expensive meal of my trip and in my ranking it is not second place. In contrast to the most expensive one that was the best. So for me personally, the food was not worth this price and in my opinion, comparing to other restaurants that I visited.
Rafael_S_Roman
Oh and I am not speaking about food quality. I am sure you use good ingredients. I am speaking about taste. About texture, spices and so on, just in general about the composition.
Read moreSerkanSonerler
So far, we haven’t had any issues with the note at the bottom of the menu not being noticed. However, I will still take that into consideration. Additionally, there are hardly any negative comments regarding the high prices and the quality and taste of our food. Of course, we don’t claim that everyone will like our food. But, overall, it makes us very happy to see it being appreciated. Thank you for your comment. Also, I appreciate your courtesy in reconsidering your comment about overcharging.
Read moreOguzOner
As a frequent customer here, I believe the review here is misleading. Firstly, everything truly has a unique and special taste. Everything is prepared meticulously, in a gourmet manner. I find the portions quite satisfying, and I'm not someone who gets full easily. The prices are reasonable considering the quality of ingredients used and the flavors offered, some dishes are even more affordable than market standards. When I spoke with Serkan chef-the owner, I learned about the effort and dedication put into sourcing their olive oils and cashews, which made me appreciate their commitment even more. I think this attention to detail, sweet courteous atmosphere, and staff, along with the wonderful garden, warm, and intimate ambiance, truly deserve the recognition they deserve..
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Walter_Catkid
Points +92
Great location - Edit
The staff is lovely and the food was really good. Its definitely not the cheapest option out there but you pay for the nice ambiance and the lovely cat
Read morePros: Great food, Lovley staff
Cons: 10% service charge on top is a bit much
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#veganforworld
Points +209
Fancy interior, charming service and nice food - Edit
I enjoy my visit, it felt like I’ve been back in time in a noble house. I recommend the oyster mushroom.
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johnnyC147
Points +68
Secret back garden - Edit
Nice quiet back garden to enjoy your food. Menu was all excellent. Traditional Turkish food that's vegan beyond the basics.
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RossellaBonmartini
Points +272
A secret garden - Edit
A secret garden next to Kadiköy .
Read moreSo friendly staff, please consider that is much more appreciate cash payment .
We really enjoyed our lunch , so quiet and calm !
We had the hummus , air fried oyster mushrooms and shepherd’s pie .
As dessert the raw pumpkin cheesecake .
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msbakirli95
Points +13
Delicious - Edit
Gnoccehi was delicious. Kumin Meetball was amazing. Love the ambiance. Will come back again 🙃
Read morePros: Nice service, Cheerful stuff, Reasonable price
Cons: Wish there was one in European Side
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karolina.mca
Points +262
Pricey average food - Edit
The food was expensive and average, I wouldn’t come again.
Read moreWe had an appetizer, dumplings and the wraps. I liked the appetizer the best but it was still nothing special.
The garden on the other hand is really beautiful and cozy!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-04
SerkanSonerler
Your comment has saddened us deeply. Compared to many vegan restaurants in Istanbul, our prices are quite reasonable. You can also be sure of the quality of the food you eat. Additionally, you’ve made a very negative comment about us charging extra money, which is a very sensitive and ethical matter. Charging extra money is out of the question. I’ve reviewed our past accounts (to see if we made a mistake), and there is no mistake in the accounts. I understand that you may not have read the disclaimer at the bottom of each page of the menu stating that “a 10% service charge is not included in the bills.” I wish you hadn’t made such a comment without being sure. It’s very upsetting.
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SamTannenbaum
Points +114
Best vegan restaurant in Istanbul! - Edit
Hidden away in a beautiful house near Kadikoy is this excellent vegan restaurant. Run by a friendly owner who also cooks many of the dishes, you can have a delicious Turkish meal with vegan spins on the classics, creative salads, and homemade deserts. Make sure to try the pumpkin cheesecake and say hello to the house cat!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly owner , Cute cat
Cons: Medium price
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zerlinda
Points +146
Her yönüyle çok güzel bir yer - Edit
Öncelikle çalışanları çok kibar ve tatlı🥹💞 Yemekleri de çok güzel ve buraya dair en sevdiğim şey bahçe kısmı...
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Batusaka
Points +178
Tavsiye edilir. - Edit
Vegan Wrap ve İstiridye mantarlı içli köftesi inanılmaz lezzetli. Mekan çok güzel ve mekan sahibi oldukça samimi biri.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-26
Cons: Fiyat
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ZuzaK
Points +1236
Nice - Edit
Cozy back garden. Tasty food
Read morePros: Gf options, Cozy garden, Kind staff
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luikn
Points +757
Cozy place - Edit
This place is great!
Read moreThe food is homemade and feels like comfort food.
Falafel is very tasty, one of the best I've ever tried.
The meatballs were also quite tasty.
The staff is very nice, and it feels like you are visiting their home.
Pros: Tasty, Friendly staff
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MarkoTomažin
Points +97
Amazing vegan food and atmosphere - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurants in Istanbul. Highly recommended because of homemade food and hospitality. It has lovely garden. Interior is also very nice.
Read morePros: Hospitality, Homemade food, Nice garden
SerkanSonerler
Thanks a lot, we love to see you guys again ☺️
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jennnnn
Points +372
Great atmosphere with excellent food! - Edit
We really enjoyed our time here. The lovely porch is a perfect place to dine. We had falafel, the Green Lentil salad, gnocchi and basil hummus. Everything was delicious!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Atmosphere is relaxing , Super friendly staff
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MissMorgane
Points +26
DELICIOUS food, LOVELY place, WONDERFUL staff !!! - Edit
I had lunch today Kumin vegan and it was simply PERFECT!!!
Read moreFirst, the staff and the place were just SO nice and elegant (a lovely and calm little garden in the city), and most importantly, the food was just DELICIOUS, fine, fresh, surprising (some turkish vegan recipes I didn't know, like the kibbeh and a rosted eggplant mashed with parsley and a lot of tahin, for instance) Mmmmmmmm, the owner (and also Chef) told us that those tastes came from his childhood: we could definitely feel it! Everythings were prepared with so much LOVE and attention!!
We left their little garden with our bodies and soul filled (and full😋) with their kindness and wonderdul food: many Thanks and congratulations again!!!
P.s: and the bill was very reasonnable!!🙏🏻
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-05
Pros: Food, Staff, Place
SerkanSonerler
Thank you soo much for your lovely comment. You are always welcome to come our place. 🥰
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Tilo8
Points +531
Turkish hospitality - Edit
Really nice staff and the atmosphere in the garden is amazing! One of the best falafel I ever had. They also have vegan Ayran, if you want to try a turkish classic. I didn't like it, but I think I wouldn't like cow Ayran as well😂
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-18
Pros: Atmosphere, Staff, Best falafel
SerkanSonerler
Thank you for your kind comment. You are always welcome to our restaurant 🥰
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tahinick
Points +143
lovely cosy place & delicious food - Edit
a very cosy place in a backyard, where you are served a delicious vegan meal
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sur3nat
Points +22
Good - Edit
Delicious food. A beautiful place. Nice staff.
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Greenbeaniie
Points +51
Lovely place with an great kitchen. - Edit
It’s a beautiful place, in my opinion the best vegan kitchen in Istanbul. I have tried 5 vegan restaurants in Istanbul an was a little bit disappointed, but that one saved it! They have a (weekly?) changing extra menu. You can taste, that somebody has put time and love into the food. It’s really good seasoned and tastes amazing. Everybody was lovely and friendly, the service was also really kind.
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ponpon
Points +54
Yummmm - Edit
Everything is yummy. Their backyard is super cute and cozy.
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EnginŞavşatlı
Points +240
Amazing place and natural flavors - Edit
Alice in Wonderland has a secret garden with a taste. Shephard's pie was also very good.
Read morePros: Shephard's Pie, Garden
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shorty92
Points +715
Good food, lovely place, nice staff - Edit
A location that I can absolutely recommend! Nice and tasty dishes without trying to supplement meat. I experienced a friendly staff and atmosphere at a nice location :)
Read moreOnly a bit more salt could have been nice (for my personal taste).
Pros: Tasty food, Location, Staff
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