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A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
The considered interior and atmosphere at Çıra Ocakbaşı
The considered interior and atmosphere at Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
The considered interior and atmosphere at Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
The considered interior and atmosphere at Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
A carefully prepared dish from Çıra Ocakbaşı
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Modern ocakbasi dining and fire-grilled meats at Skyland

Çıra Ocakbaşı

Kebab · Group Dining

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Skyland Istanbul, Huzur

Cira Ocakbasi brings the classic kebab table into a contemporary, spacious room suited to group dining around Skyland. Meze and fire-grilled meats form the backbone of the menu.

Recommended by Kerem SoyerLocal Food Editor · Istanbul
Kerem Soyer — Local Food Editor

Kerem Soyer

Local Food Editor

Kerem values continuity over spectacle. His perspective follows busy lunch services, regulars’ habits, value for money and why a familiar dish can feel right at a particular moment of the day.

Areas of focus

  • Traditional lunch restaurants
  • Street food
  • Kebab and ocakbaşı
  • Good-value dining

Editorial principles

  • Consider price as part of the experience
  • Observe turnover and service rhythm
  • Avoid romanticising local habits
Neighbourhoods followed
Fatih · Beşiktaş · Kadıköy · Üsküdar
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

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

Cira Ocakbasi brings the classic kebab table into a contemporary, spacious room suited to group dining around Skyland. Meze and fire-grilled meats form the backbone of the menu.

Order this

Build a balanced cold-meze spread, then share Adana, lamb skewers and ribs.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Open daily 11:00-22:30. Larger groups should reserve in advance.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon11:00–22:30
  • Tue11:00–22:30
  • Wed11:00–22:30
  • Thu11:00–22:30
  • Fri11:00–22:30
  • Sat11:00–22:30
  • Sun11:00–22:30
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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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