Any Istanbul

Any, located in Anrnavutkoy, is a trendy new place in my neighborhood. Hipster, not cheap, but also good. Nice cocktails and a good selection of food. The breakfast and brunch menus offer a nice alternative to the typical turkish breakfast on a sunday afternoon. This place is usually busy so be prepared to not get a table on occasion. Despite the sometimes trendy crowd (if that isn’t your thing) its a lovely place to enjoy a drink, a coffee, some food or all three!

The hostess was kind of not friendly. Other than that. I liked the ambience of the place and especially the setting outside. Nice place to chill after a fish meal in the restaurants around in the area.

Any is the new Goldmine on the European side of Istanbul, right in Arnavutköy. For those who know Istanbul, know that there has been one bar (Lucca) that has kept its popularity over the years, despite its small indoors, and has had people overflowing on to the streets.
Now, since about a year a new trendy place has opened up and that is Any. It has become the neighborhood hangout, whether it’s for brunch, lunch or dinner, drinks or partying. People meet up here now at all times of the day and it is always crowded.
Since my best friend lives right above it, I have been here several times each time I visit Istanbul. It has a chilled atmosphere during the day, but at night it suddenly becomes the trendy place to be. Starting with drinks the crowd moves on to a club atmosphere when at 11 all the tables and chairs in the middle get removed and turn into a dancefloor. The DJ plays on Fridays and Saturdays until 3 in the morning, when the lights go on again.
There is also a second floor to dine but it is only reserved for big groups.
The brunch menu is rich, like any Turkish brunch menu offering a wide range of yummy options. What’s great for Tourists or non-​turks are two special items on the menu: pork-​ribs and Frankfurter Sausage.
As a Frankfurter, I of course had to try the interpretation of our sausage. It is definitely not a Frankfurter from a local’s perspective but rather a crossover between Frankfurter and Bratwurst with a buttery middle. Served together with pickles and potatoes with red peppers. Like I said, it the interpretation accord to local taste but definitely yummy. The ribs come with a housemade sauce which is a little like barbeque sauce but a little spicier.
The drinks menu is also extensive and delicious as well with a variety of cocktails. Do try the cocktail with Ginseng, it is quite refreshing!

Very friendly staff, cool ambiance and decent food. It is a perfect hangout for an easy afternoon.