Bars & Pubs
LocationÇınar Mah. Turgut Özal Bulvarı No: 47 Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey+90 538 689 27 30Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
With a modern contribution to Maltepe's dining scene, Ghala offers a satisfying experience through its wide-ranging menu and spacious rooms. It is a balanced, comfortable lounge option on the Asian side for both trying international dishes and spending hours talking over hookah. The combination of ocakbaşı cooking, meze and a cocktail bar is central to its current dining experience. Before going for hookah or breakfast, check with the business whether those services are available.
WHO IT SUITS
Especially suited to groups of friends who want to talk at length over hookah and coffee in comfortable seats. Its extensive menu also makes it a useful choice for large dining groups whose members have different tastes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Its accessible Maltepe location and airy interior architecture that does not feel cramped are major advantages. Its varied menu and comforts such as parking and valet service also considerably increase its appeal.
NOTE
Knowing that the venue actively serves hookah is important for guests sensitive to smoke when setting expectations. If you want a quieter, smoke-free area, asking staff for a suitable table on arrival may make the visit more comfortable.
GETTING THERE
The venue is in a lively part of Maltepe and is easy to reach by private car from the coastal road or the E-5 route. Maltepe minibuses, bus routes and Marmaray at Maltepe station are practical public transport options for reaching the area.