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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51 Reviews
First Review by bianca_yara
cinemastranger
Points +1693
Great food, lovely ambience - Edit
Honestly, this place is great all around. It’s 100% vegan, the menu is varied and well thought out, and you can tell they use good quality ingredients. Everything we tried was really tasty. The atmosphere is stylish but has a homey feel. The service was also great, and we were happy with every single dish. Getting to pet their cat Üç Buçuk (“Three and a Half”) was definitely the highlight of the day. I did find the prices a bit on the higher side, but with inflation these days, it’s hard to tell what’s normal anymore!
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evrenco
Points +34
Highly recommended soul food - Edit
This lovely vegan restaurant is perfectly located in the heart of Kadıköy, inside a charming historic building. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, especially in the cosy back garden. I tried the shepherd’s pie and a celery soup with coconut milk, both rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. As a long-time vegan, finding truly satisfying soul food can be hit or miss, but Kumin Vegan Lezzetler absolutely nails it with a hearty, thoughtful menu. Friendly service, great flavours, and a place you’ll want to linger in. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-21
Pros: Food, Service , Place
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ClaudioCarelli
Points +140
Cozy home restaurant, beautiful people - Edit
We ate well, the place is really welcoming with a homely atmosphere. Perhaps the cost is a little excessive compared to the quality
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Domka
Points +22
Must visit - Edit
Beautiful and delicious. The interior is lovely, nice vibes and music. Feels like at home. Service very nice.
Read moreFood was great. I enjoyed freshly baked pottato pie and apple pie served with ice cream was one of the best I had in a while. 😋👍
Pros: Lovely atmosphere, Clean, Delicious
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yohan2014wang
Points +53
Middling dish - Edit
Had the Asian style oyster mushrooms and they were mediocre. Place is also relatively expensive.
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aclawrence
Points +112
Great food and service - Edit
Had the aubergine topped with lentils, tomato and tahini for my main and vegan ice cream for dessert. Quiet private garden setting at the back of the building. Staff really helpful and committed to what they do.
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SuatK.
Points +27
Leuke plek ver van drukte - Edit
Predentatie van gerecht mag beter, weinig voor deze prijs.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-26
Pros: Plaats ver van de drukte, 100% vegan
Cons: Duurder dan Europa, mag meer zijn voor die prijs, Presentatie salade op het zelfde bord is niet klas, Rijst mag met een form mag komen en niet smashed
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tutubarão
Points +351
Cozy place - Edit
You feel like visiting a friend for a nice vegan meal
Read morePros: Cozy, Backyard
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GraemeStrike
Points +103
The highlight of my visit to Istanbul - Edit
A chilled out haven away from the sensory overload of the busy streets and bazaars of Istanbul. The fully vegan menu was amazing and everything definitely lived up to expectations.
Read morePros: Super friendly , Delicious wholesome food, A chilled out hideaway
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JoyyyH
Points +394
Lovely - Edit
Lovely owners and atmosphere, cute cat too 🐾
Read moreFully vegan with a really nice outside seating area.
Pros: Fully vegan , Nice owner, Nice outdoor seating area and cat
Cons: Gnocchi needed protein in and more flavour
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vegankuntz
Points +1840
Kumin Vegam Lezzetler, Istanbul - Edit
Excellent food. Friendly server. Nice venue.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-19
Pros: Seems all vegan, Great food and drinks, Nice server
Cons: Not on every block on earth
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BlueNavy
Points +1366
Good food, cozy atmosphere - Edit
The restaurant is located in a nicely decorated house, which makes the atmosphere cozy.
Read moreThe food was good but I expected a little bit more based on the previous comments. Everything was tasty and freshly prepared but I expected to be more surprised.
I arrived quite early (15 min after opening) and my first choices were not available (I was told it would by ready later in the afternoon), which was also a little bit disappointing
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AmandaElla
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Really delicious! Especially the banana cheesecake:)
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FunkyKong
Points +88
Amazing - Edit
Another review said the prices were unreasonable but idk what they’re talking about, it was very much on par with the other vegan spots I’ve been to here. I had the meatball sandwich which wasn’t as much of a meatball sandwich as it was a veggie burger. Didn’t matter though, it was delicious. I had the Ayran rice pudding drink too and I’m used to sugar bombed American yogurt so I expected it to be sweet. It was not sweet and it was not for me, but it was still cool to try a vegan version of a drink I’ve never even heard of. Amazing service as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-06
Pros: Service, Meat mash (amazing veggies), Interior design
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ecenazaltinok
Points +127
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 +2747
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 +601
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 +599
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 +333
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 +233
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 +72
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 +611
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 +354
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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