Pandeli above the spice bazaar serves iskender the way its supposed to be made with enough red pepper to make you sweat. Most places tone it down for foreigners but ask for gerçek acı (real spicy) and theyll bring you the version locals eat

The tomato sauce has proper depth from slow cooked vegetables and real turkish pepper paste not just ketchup with paprika. Around 180 try but youre paying for technique not location