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Tatbak

Name: Tatbak
Price range: $
Rating: 4

4.0 ·

Discover Tatbak, a Nişantaşı kebab house grilling since 1960 and noted by Michelin. Order Adana kebab and lahmacun for an honest, traditional Turkish meal in a casual setting.

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Full description

Tatbak has served kebabs in Nişantaşı since 1960, and reviewers point to decades of practice behind its Adana kebab and lahmacun. It carries a Michelin recommendation, which draws visitors, though opinions on whether it justifies the hype are mixed: some call the food good, others find the mixed kebab disappointing and the service weak, with lahmacun getting consistent praise.

It is budget-friendly, needs no booking, and takes around an hour, with opening hours covering lunch through early evening. It suits locals, solo diners and families wanting a straightforward traditional meal rather than a refined experience.

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Address

Teşvikiye, Akkavak Sok. 38/B, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

No reservation is necessary
order the lahmacun, which reviewers rate as a highlight
visit around lunch or early evening, since it closes just before 9:00 PM

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Reviews

The pide was great, but the main course was very average. Parts of the meat were burnt and had a noticeable burnt-oil smell. The meat pieces were also unevenly cut and cooked inconsistently. There are many places in the area where you can find much better food for the same price. The staff seemed overloaded and…

Steve Safa

4/5

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