Kandil Night Family Dinner in Yeşilköy: Mahsun Usta
TL;DR: Spend Mevlid, Regaib, Miraç, Berat and Kadir nights around a calm, alcohol-free family table at Mahsun Usta in Yeşilköy. Reservations: +90 534 423 84 49.
Kandil nights are among the most spiritual moments of the year. Mevlid, Regaib, Miraç, Berat and Kadir nights are special occasions for prayer, remembrance and being together with loved ones. For those who want to complete such an evening around a calm table away from noise, Mahsun Usta in Yeşilköy is a peaceful meeting point. A Calm Befitting a Spiritual Evening Mahsun Usta is set inside the historic Yeşilköy Train Station, built in 1871. With its high ceilings and walls that have witnessed time, the venue naturally matches the dignified spirit of a kandil night. Thanks to the airy, partitioned hall, you can come with a large family or settle into a quiet, private corner; everyone finds their own sense of peace. Flavours from the Wood Fire Meat is at the heart of the kitchen. Dry-age rib-eye and premium cuts, lamb chops grilled over wood fire, yaprak kebab, sac kavurma and lamb tandır rested for a full six hours in an earthen oven are the highlights of the table. Mezes such as haydari, spicy ezme and smoked aubergine accompany the meal. For those who wish to close the evening with something sweet, künefe and Antep baklava are ready. Service continues until 23:00. Family, Alcohol-Free and Halal Mahsun Usta is a 100% halal and entirely alcohol-free venue. This approach lets you spend time with your whole family with complete peace of mind, without disturbing the spirituality of the night. You can share the same table with children and elders and continue your conversation without disturbing anyone. On these special nights our door is open too, and we welcome you as a family. Reservations and Access Our venue, within walking distance of the Marmaray Yeşilköy stop, offers free parking. With a 4.6 rating and more than 1367 reviews on Google, it has earned our guests' trust. For your special requests and organisation plans, you can reach us by phone. Address: Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul. For reservations: +90 534 423 84 49. If you would like to crown your kandil night with a peaceful table, we look forward to welcoming you at Mahsun Usta.
How many kandil nights are there in a year, and which?
There are five kandil nights: Regaib (the first Friday night of Rajab), Mi'raj (the 27th night of Rajab), Bara'at (the 15th night of Sha'ban), Qadr (the 27th night of Ramadan) and Mawlid (the 12th night of Rabi' al-Awwal). Tied to the Hijri calendar, their Gregorian dates shift back about eleven days each year. None is a public holiday; we are open those evenings and service runs until 23:00. Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/Istanbul. Reservations: +90 534 423 84 49.
Mahsun Usta is a 100% halal, alcohol-free fine dining Turkish restaurant inside the historic Yeşilköy train station at Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul. Dry-aged steaks (28–45 days), oak-smoked meats, kebabs and Turkish breakfast. Google 4.6★ (1367+ reviews). Tel: +90 534 423 84 49. Daily 08:00–23:00.
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