İoki Kandilli House of Sushi brings fresh sushi, Japanese flavors, and Peruvian-inspired touches to Kandilli, making it one of Üsküdar’s most established Asian dining spots.
İoki Kandilli House of Sushi is one of Istanbul’s longer-standing names for sushi and Asian-inspired dining. Located in Kandilli on the Asian side, the restaurant focuses on fresh sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, tempura, noodles, and Far Eastern flavors adapted to local tastes. Rather than functioning as a luxury omakase counter or experimental fine-dining restaurant, İoki feels more like a reliable neighborhood sushi restaurant with a polished but approachable atmosphere.
The menu of Ioki Kandilli is sushi-first, with a broad selection of classic and signature rolls, sashimi, nigiri, tempura dishes, salads, noodles, and hot Asian-inspired plates. The restaurant’s own communication places strong emphasis on fresh ingredients, local sourcing, and signature sushi creations prepared with modern touches. Vegetarian-friendly options are also listed, making it suitable for mixed groups. İoki received the “Best Asian Cuisine of Istanbul” award in 2015 and has since expanded through several branches, but the Kandilli location remains especially relevant for guests looking for a relaxed sushi dinner on the Asian side.
Located on Kandilli Caddesi in Üsküdar, İoki sits in one of the quieter Bosphorus-side neighborhoods on Istanbul’s Asian side. Ioki Kandilli is close to the Kandilli shore, Vaniköy, Çengelköy, and the waterfront routes connecting some of Üsküdar’s most scenic residential areas. Unlike the busier dining zones of Karaköy, Nişantaşı, or Kadıköy, Kandilli offers a calmer and more local atmosphere, which gives İoki a different rhythm from Istanbul’s louder Asian restaurants.
The location works especially well for lunch or dinner before or after a walk along the Bosphorus, though the restaurant should not be treated as a dedicated waterfront venue unless guests are specifically seated in a view-facing area. For visitors exploring Üsküdar, Kandilli, Çengelköy, or the Asian-side Bosphorus, İoki is best understood as a dependable sushi address rather than a nightlife-heavy restaurant or luxury destination.
