Fodor's Expert Review Tike

At this Istanbul-based kebab chain, the excellent mezes include mütebbel, chopped smoked eggplant and garlicky yogurt topped with ground pistachios. The "Tike kebab," a version of spicy Adana kebab (skewers of spicy ground lamb), is delicious, and the çöp şiş (diced lamb shish kebab) melts in your mouth. The decor is contemporary, the vibe is trendy, and the glass-roofed back section opens onto an attractive patio and garden. The tiny appetizers brought over at the beginning are not complimentary, so send back what you do not want to eat and pay for.