# best kebab in istanbul?? (not touristy)

Place: [İstanbul](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/istanbul)  
Topics: food  
Asked by hiker_hanna on 12 November 2026  
0 votes, 4 answers, 16 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/428-best-kebab-in-istanbul-not-touristy

i want the real thing, not the tourist version near the blue mosque

## 4 answers

### Answer by sarah.j · score 0 · 12 Nov 2026

Head to Fatih/Aksaray for southeastern style kebab houses.

### Answer by valentina_r · score 0 · 12 Nov 2026

Adana and Urfa kebab are the classics.

### Answer by jin_park · score 0 · 12 Nov 2026

Beyti if you want something richer.

### Answer by kerem_on_foot · score 0 · 12 Nov 2026

Ocakbaşı places (grill-side seating) are fun.

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