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The best kebab and ocakbaşı tables in Istanbul

Charcoal fire, skewers and the rooms where Istanbul takes grilled meat seriously.

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Ali Ocakbaşı in Gümüşsuyu, Istanbul

Ali Ocakbaşı

Gümüşsuyu

₺₺ · Lunch

Ali Ocakbaşı stands out in Gümüşsuyu for pairing a clear kitchen identity with the view.

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Mesai in Gümüşsuyu, Istanbul

Mesai

Gümüşsuyu

₺₺₺ · Dinner

Charcoal-grilled meats, hot starters and generous group tables; a current, characterful stop when exploring Gümüşsuyu.

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Tere in Gümüşsuyu, Istanbul

Tere

Gümüşsuyu

₺₺₺ · Dinner

For serious grill work in a room more polished than the usual ocakbaşı.

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Külhan in Suadiye, Istanbul

Külhan

Suadiye

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For sharing classic kebab flavours in a more polished Asian-side setting.

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No3 Ocakbaşı in Levent, Istanbul

No3 Ocakbaşı

Levent

₺₺₺₺ · Dinner

For a group meal around charcoal fire, moving into entertainment without leaving the table and pairing a special occasion with a lively late night.

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Sahan Kurtköy in Kurtköy, Istanbul

Sahan Kurtköy

Kurtköy

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For a gaziantep and southeastern anatolian experience in Kurtköy that combines a strong sense of place with careful service.

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Tarihi Develi Samatya in Samatya, Istanbul

Tarihi Develi Samatya

Samatya

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For a gaziantep kebab and baklava experience in Samatya that combines a strong sense of place with careful service.

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Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı in Maslak, Istanbul

Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı

Maslak

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For a ocakbasi and kebab experience in Maslak that combines a strong sense of place with careful service.

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Çıra Ocakbaşı in Seyrantepe, Istanbul

Çıra Ocakbaşı

Seyrantepe

₺₺ · Lunch

For an organised, roomy ocakbasi dinner that works well for larger groups.

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Tam Ocakbaşı in Arnavutköy, Istanbul

Tam Ocakbaşı

Arnavutköy

₺₺ · Lunch

For an unfussy dinner built around live fire and well-chosen meze.

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Tek Kebapçı in Etiler, Istanbul

Tek Kebapçı

Etiler

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For a long open-air group table built around kebabs and shared meze.

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Kebapçı İskender in Teşvikiye, Istanbul

Kebapçı İskender

Teşvikiye

₺₺ · Lunch

Choose it when you want a taste of the neighbourhood's established food culture.

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