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Budget-friendly places to eat in İzmir (student-friendly)

Lokantas, esnaf kitchens, and plate meals for student and everyday budgets in İzmir, ranked for value.

Author: Enes Özer

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Budget-friendly (student-friendly) places. Hours and menus can change — verify before you go.

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  1. Hakan Çorba

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    4.0
    Soup shop

    Mithatpaşa Cd. No: 22 · İzmir · Türkiye

    Çorba, kebap, köfte ve dürüm gibi geleneksel lezzetler sunan samimi restoran.

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  8. Magro

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    4.2
    Popular restaurants

    Atatürk Cd. No: 220 · İzmir · Türkiye

    İzmir şehrinin sevilen noktalarından biri.

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Last updated: April 12, 2026

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