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A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
The considered interior and atmosphere at Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
The considered interior and atmosphere at Külhan
The considered interior and atmosphere at Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
A carefully prepared dish from Külhan
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Suadiye, Istanbul

Urban ocakbasi dining, lamb skewers and long tables in Suadiye

Külhan

Kebab · Group Dining

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Aysecavus Avenue, Suadiye

Kulhan brings the warmth of a traditional ocakbasi to the Bagdat Avenue area through a contemporary room and attentive service. Large tables, meze and grills work particularly well for groups.

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

Kulhan brings the warmth of a traditional ocakbasi to the Bagdat Avenue area through a contemporary room and attentive service. Large tables, meze and grills work particularly well for groups.

Order this

Order the kebab over ezme and marinated lamb skewers, then complete the table with seasonal meze.

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

Best time

Open daily 09:00-00:30. Reserve for dinner and larger tables.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon09:00–00:30
  • Tue09:00–00:30
  • Wed09:00–00:30
  • Thu09:00–00:30
  • Fri09:00–00:30
  • Sat09:00–00:30
  • Sun09:00–00:30
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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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