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How we read reviews →Balaclava's hatted Turkish fine diner. Chef Coskun's inventive degustation, small portions.
An intimate, moody fine-dining room with blue ceramic tiles evoking Istanbul and a cocktail bar (Kismet) up front, though tight table spacing means neighbouring conversations carry.
A Chef's Hat (The Age Good Food Guide 2025), tableside visits from owner-chef Coskun Uysal, an all-Turkish wine list, and a 5% cash-payment discount.
Chef Coskun Uysal's modern reinterpretation of Anatolian classics; several Turkish-heritage reviewers specifically vouch for its authenticity alongside the creative twists.
Mains run $22-44 and the degustation is around $110pp; most reviewers call it worth it for the cooking, but a vocal minority flag small portions as pricey for a fine-dining bill.
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