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Istanbul kebab map

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Kebab is a true cultural symbol of Türkiye. Dive into Istanbul’s top kebab restaurants to discover the taste of authenticity.

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This Turkish and Ottoman cuisine restaurant is a Netflix show star. The menu brings together the culinary traditions of different regions of Türkiye, so make sure to get a bite of everything, from mezes to the signature Çiya kebab.

A small, cozy kebab shop focused on kebabs and dürüms. This place is loved for its generous portions and juicy meat. In fact, it’s so loved that you might have to wait in line to order—so make sure you aren’t hitting it on a rush hour.

A restaurant with a pleasant interior near Galata Tower, specializing in dürüms—the Turkish name for shawarma. The menu is small but well-curated: for a hearty dinner, order a dürüm with your favorite meat, a fresh vegetable salad, and some ayran.

A Turkish cuisine restaurant on a quiet street in the city’s tourist heart. It’s perfect for both family dinners and gatherings with friends. The menu offers kebabs and a variety of other local dishes, and for special occasions—local wine and rakı.

A restaurant specializing in the cuisine of ancient Antakya, one of the culinary capitals of Türkiye. The main dish here is lamb chops, best enjoyed with a meze set and fresh pita. The waiter will help you pick a local wine that complements your meal.

A chain of fine-dining restaurants with a history that began in eastern Türkiye back in 1912. Still run by the same family, these restaurants have won over locals and tourists with their exceptional kebabs and mezes, as well as refined Turkish desserts.

A small Anatolian cuisine restaurant in the heart of former Constantinople. Visit for the atmosphere and the bright tablecloths reminiscent of intricate Eastern carpets, and try their signature pottery kebab.

A no-frills kebab shop that’s nonetheless always bustling with customers. After a stroll through Istanbul’s historic district, try the local cağ kebab—a lamb kebab cooked on a horizontal rotisserie—and the unique buffalo milk yogurt.

This traditional restaurant will impress you with not just for its excellent appetizers and meat dishes, but also with the unique Turkish experience: live music and large groups at neighboring tables sipping rakı and singing along to the tunes.

Istanbul kebab map

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