Yakup 2 is a popular meyhanes or traditional Turkish restaurant that also serves alcoholic beverages. This eatery is situated on a side street to Istiklâl Caddesi, Istanbul's heart of entertainment. Here you could take a dip into the authentic Istanbul food scene: mingle with the locals enjoying their drinking time while munching on grilled dishes at affordable prices. Who knows, you could meet local celebrities here. While the evening away with Raki, a popular anise-flavored alcoholic beverage. Best enjoyed with a large plate of meze, a typical Turkish appetizer consisted of small portions of cheese, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and seafood.