Broward-Palm Beach Restaurant Guide

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Istanbul

The longest views in Hollywood come courtesy of the ocean-facing tables at Hasan Kochan's 17-year-old Turkish restaurant on the Hollywood Broadwalk. Kochan's food is homemade and moderately priced ($3.95 to $9.95 for small plates, up to $17.95 for entrées) - from ubiquitous Mideast staples like spinach pie and baba gannouj to more outré fare: feta and parsley stuffed cigars, little Turkish pizzas topped with lamb and vegetables, tripe soup, red kidney bean stew, a dish of fried sardines, a plate of pan-tossed liver cubes. A side of thick cacik, yogurt, and cucumber salad is as mild as an ocean breeze. Finish with a cup of Turkish coffee and an oh-so-sweet slab of baklava.
Details
  • Price: $$
  • Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Outdoor seating: Open-air patio
  • Alcohol: Beer/Wine
  • Reservations: Not necessary
  • Parking: On-street
  • Extra Services: Catering
  • Takeout
  • Delivery