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Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

For any meat lover, no visit to Istanbul is complete without tasting the delicious cultural food of Turkey. Once your nose takes in the smell of this famous kebab; and it certainly will as döner kebab is cooked all around the city; you will be curious to taste this affordable and amazing food. Döner, either made of deboned beef or chicken beef, is served in various forms. You may order your döner in a half loaf of bread, wrapped in thin bread, lavas or plated on rice, pilav. Many restaurants and kiosks sell döner, however there are specific places specialized in preparing gourmet döner in various beautiful locations of Istanbul. So if you really want to try unforgettable, real döner kebab, don’t miss visiting one of the places below, during your city tour.

Dönerci Şahin Usta, Sultanahmet

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

Dönerci Şahin Usta is one of the most well-known places around Sultanahmet. Şahin Usta is an expert on döner for fifty years now. He started his business in Eastern Turkey but has grown into a legend in Istanbul. Located in the historical Çuhacı Han across Nuruosmaniye Mosque, he serves his delicious döner with his special fresh bread from his tiny kiosk. It is also very close to the Grand Bazaar, the most famous bazaar in Istanbul. It is extremely hard to find available properties for business inside, since this area is one of the most valuable pieces of Turkish real estate due to increasing demand. Likewise, don’t be surprised when you don’t see any seats or tables but a long line of people waiting for their turn in front of Şahin Usta. So after you take your tour of the Grand Bazaar, get in line with the shop owners and locals to taste one of the best döner kebabs in the city, if not the world.

Çiya, Kadıkoy

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

Çiya is one of the most famous restaurants in Kadıköy, with three branches on the same street; two them are specialized in kebabs and one in regional Turkish food. The owner Musa Dağdeviren is an idealist cook who dedicated himself to protect and develop kebab culture as well as other regional Turkish meals with a very rich collection of menus and high quality service. Kadıköy is one of the most prominent neighborhoods of Istanbul. It is the cultural district of Anatolian side as well as a great shopping zone with its bazaars, antique shops and many clothing stores and outlets. Moda, located in Kadıkoy, is most well-known with its cats and gorgeous Istanbul properties and luxury flats with amazing Marmara Sea view. 

Bayramoğlu Döner, Kavacık

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

The owner of Bayramoğlu Döner, Halim Arslan, defines his döner as follows; “the process starts with meticulous selection of the meat, then the döner master puts his touch, adding the unmistakable flavor; meanwhile, the lavas is baked in the oven…” This elegant mixture of the best quality juicy meat cooked over charcoal is a unique flavor. The appetizers, served with the döner, enrich this special experience. Kavacık is also a trending place for the middle-class looking for real estate in Istanbul due to its proximity to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. Therefore this area is developing day by day and it is very easy to reach through the bridge either by car or bus. Go and get your share of this very special treat.

Karadeniz Pide and Döner, Beşiktaş 

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

Once you are in Istanbul, you will most certainly pass through Beşiktaş, to reach any other place in the city. Beşiktaş is at the heart of Istanbul, one of the main city centers for business, culture and shopping. Karadeniz Pide and Döner is very close to the shopping malls and is located on the main shopping street in Beşiktaş. You will enjoy your tour of the bazaar and outlets in the malls with very affordable prices. This district is also very popular in terms of property investment in Istanbul. Therefore, it is one of the most crowded districts and is always busy. Hurry to grab your döner during the day, because it runs out very fast.

Metet Barbequed Döner, Kuzguncuk

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

Metet Döner offers a unique flavor with its döner, with meat brought from specialty farm in Gönen and cooked on cinder. The restaurant first became famous in Taksim, then moved to the Anatolian side and opened two branches in Kuzguncuk and Bulgurlu. Kuzguncuk is very famous for its restaurants, amazing Bosphorus view, cultural richness and beautiful 19th century colorful wooden houses. It is also well known for its mansions and has become a hot zone for luxury investment. It is also very easy to reach from Üsküdar, so make sure to visit. 

Beyti, Florya 

Where to find the best döner kebab in Istanbul?

Beyti is one of the most famous and elegant retaurants in the city, located in Florya close to the Atatürk International Airport. It was opened in 1983, and it is now an internationally recognized Turkish cuisine restaurant. The interior design is inspired by Ottoman and Turkish art. The owner Güler family is very meticulous about selecting the right meat and perfectionist about serving the most delicious food. Florya is an upscale district, located by the Marmara Sea and famous for luxury flats and residences. Many famous politicians, artists and businessmen regularly visit the restaurant. Take your seat in this gorgeous restaurant and have a magnificent experience tasting arguably the best döner and kebabs in town.