Halikarnas Turkish Restaurant

Halikarnas is an open fire Aegean taverna in Brunswick East that started as Ali Atay's humble food trailer in Carlton, serving fresh fish in hot bread with sumac onions and lemon. Now settled in their Lygon Street home, they've maintained that same honest Turkish hospitality and straightforward menu that made locals queue up from day one. With a 4.7-star rating from over 580 reviews, it's become a trusted neighbourhood favourite for authentic Istanbul flavours.