Our first food here in Turkey. Welcoming staff. Sweet waiter that took our order very promptly. Restaurant appears small from the outside, but actually has a second floor with more seating. Very clean bathrooms were a bonus downstairs also. Food was served quickly with an excellent portion size. I ordered the beef wrap and fries with a Pepsi. It was supposed to have been a small lunch, but was actually very filling. I will say the meat could've used a sauce. Something to cut all the grease that it was covered in. I did try someone else's chicken and it was even more in need of a flavorful sauce. That being said, it is served with ketchup and mayonnaise, which is familiar to us, but not the sauce I had in mind. Overall though, great first stop. read more

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One of our favorite meals in Istanbul. The meat was so juicy and flavorful in both the spicy adana and the chicken. And mixed perfectly with the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. A wrap is not too large; most of us ordered seconds. Prices were als9 fantastic. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, but we were able to be seated easily Wednesday evening. read more

Dürümzade - Chicken - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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I dream of their wrap this is how good it was. So before going there I was really excited but wasn't expecting it to be this good. Usually the most hyped places dive live up. So we walked here from istaklal street just to eat this mainly because of my love for Anthony Bourdain. The staff was super friendly the place is a small shack with limited seating. The wrap bread is almost a combination of a roti and paratha nothing I have had before and the meat and seasoning is to die for. Anywhere you go in Istanbul thr meat is phenomenal I mean just too too good. This wrap was the one Anthony had, it was fairly priced and super big and filling. As I'm writing this I can actually taste the flavors bursting in my mouth. So Turkish don't over spice their meat therefore you can actually taste the meat. Usually the spices overpower the taste of the meat. The staff was so friendly we actually went at a non rush time so we got a chance to speak to the staff. They really pushed us in a nice way to try their liver which is one of my favorites but we were already so stuffed to begin with that all I wanted was their special wrap. Well like they say there's always a next time god willing. Turkey has my heart. The place is super clean and bit hard to find but you can use the google or Apple maps which is always a great idea when walking unknown destinations. Great good and outstanding staff. read more

Dürümzade - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

My husband and I had been rewatching old episodes of Parts Unknown and No Reservations. When we knew we would have some time in Istanbul, we made a point to look up some of the restaurants visited by Anthony Bourdain. Dürümzade was one such place and they have been a mainstay for over 20 years. Dürüm is a street food wrap filled with döner kebab. We finished up our group tour and decided to take a bus to where the restaurant was located. For a 3-stop bus ticket it was 145 TL or less than $4 USD per person. The bus dropped us off where we needed to be and we walked over. There were a lot of little cafes in this area. We found an empty table and sat down. We ordered the beef shish plate for 2 that was served with a tomato salad and flatbread. We also ordered one can of iced tea. It was so good that after we scarfed down our meal, we ordered a dürüm to go. The meat was so flavorful and delicious. This is what we expected in terms of food when we decided to visit Türkiye. I was able to pay with my card. They have no WC here and pointed us down the street. Service was great and the staff was kind, although their English was limited. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 2.0/5.0 Value 4.0/5.0 Decor 2.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Awesome kebab Spot. The store isn't much to look at, and the seating is streetside. Would get it again if passed by for other reasons. read more

Gayet başarılı bir restoran zinciri tebrikler. Arkadaşım en az 85 karakter yorum nedir destanmı yazacağız altı üstü döner yedik. read more

Dürümzade - Aşık olduk - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

I started my journey to this restaurant 23 minutes south of the location. It was recommended by a friend back home from the States. So, I took it upon myself to go out of the way and make the journey. The cab drive there would have been the same time as walking. So, I decided to make the 23 minutes walk there. When I finally arrived, all the seating on the small outside tables were taken. The guy out front that works at the restaurant tells me to order. I'm standing in the middle of the street at this point, because the tables take up all of the sidewalk. I tell him that I want to sit down first and order. He then nods his head. So, I do the best I can to wait on the side further up the street so that he can still see me, while waiting for a table. A table soon clears and I rush to it, in order to secure it. The waiter comes along with a menu and two customers behind him, to sit them down first. Ok. I guess they must have been waiting first. He then sticks the menu back in my face and tells me to order. I tell him again that I want to sit first, motioning with my hands the motion of sitting. He then nods again. So, I go back off to the side. But, this time closer to the door, so that I can make sure of what is going on. Another table soon after clears again and the waiter for the second time sits another customer down and disregards me. I then tell him what happened. He calls over someone that speaks English. Then the guy that speaks English, who also works there and also has been watching this whole process take place, now tells me that I have to order first and then I can sit down. What the f***?! What kind of restaurant works this way. By this time, I have had it and leave. I hope they had fun wasting my time. I took my money elsewhere and a lot of it at that. I'm a big eater. read more

Split an adana durum with my friend, wish I didn't. The only durum place recommended by the late Anthony Bourdain, solid. read more

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Delicious and super cheap but they don't take foreign cards. So cash only if you are not local. It's really hot inside, limited sitting outside but you can always take everything to go as well. Basically, meat only but they do have a salad for vegetarians. Doesn't take too long to get your food, which is a huge plus when you are on the go exploring the city. Overall, a must if you are in Istanbul! read more

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I found this place on yelp and after reading Anthony Bourdain had recommended it, I walked the 15 minutes to try it out and I was amazed!!! The food was so damn good! The small pieces of fat along with lamb meat and onions, tomatoes and cilantro; oh and the hot peppers too! The mixture of flavors complemented each other and made my mouth and stomach happy!!! The Turkish tea was a great dessert and helped me walk back to the hotel with a pep in my step. The restaurant is small and tucked in back a block off the main road but you MUST try this place. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star is the fact they only take cash and I had to walk a few blocks to find an ATM. The staff was very helpful and friendly; so don't be surprised if they start up conversation or give you suggestions. Oh.... and you better get a double wrap to go. You will regret it if you don't!!! read more

Made a pit stop here during our layover in Turkey. My god this food was incredible and the service was fantastic! My husband wanted Turkish coffee- they didn't serve this in house. Our waiter asked his neighboring restaurant mate to bring some over- at no extra charge! If you're in Turkey, you must try the food here! You will not be disappointed :) read more

This is a must visit spot in Istanbul. All the food is incredible. You know you're in good hands when you see Anthony Bourdain loved a place. read more

Dürümzade - Tavuk Durum - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

This place was on CNN. The food is excellent and must visit when in Istanbul. Authentic as it gets. Coded over coal just like 100year past. Taste is amazing. read more

Dürümzade - The Durumzade best Food in Istanbul cooked over coals. - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Food was the best we had in Istanbul. Very delicious wraps both shish kabab and Adana Kabab. Ordered Adana plate too and even Salad had a flavorful dressing! Coming from Indian ethnicity we need flavors in food and this place even though very small was good place to satisfy your good food cravings. Wishing them a new location or expansion of the current place read more

Amazing flavors! No wonder Anthony Bourdain raved over this food. Very good service and enjoyed the outdoor seating. It is a small place so I recommend going on off peak times for best experience. read more

Dürümzade - Chicken Durum - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

First meal in Istanbul, and Turkey for that matter. And it couldn't have started much better. Place was packed with people ordering to go and most of the tables were taken. They ended up seating us across the street which was just fine by us. A fitting meal on Bourdain day as this was a place he dines at in one of his shows. The durum was fantastic, so much so that it was the one meal my son kept comparing everything else we ate to. Everything we ate throughout our trip was filling......Is it better than the first place? The service was quick and efficient, decor is my ultimate favorite......small stools and wobbly tables on side walks(not kidding). Tried to go back but Eid Al-Adha closed them for the duration of our stay. So good, will be back if I'm in Istanbul again. read more

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Got the 25TRL Spicy Beef/Lamb Platter. Not too spicy (as recommended by the outgoing GM/Owner?), very flavorful. First thought was that the kebabs were on the skinny side, but it was actually the perfect portion/ meat-bread ratio. + Ayran yogurt drink and a Water I like that the durum? Was cut into small pieces. Fresh veggies, the side salad that came with it (red cabbage, tomato, cuk was fresh but 'generously' doused in a vinegar dressing. The place is a super casual, to-go place with 4 small tables inside & 5-6 tables out on the side street. Orders are flying in & out quickly, with a grill cook & 3 guys packing- took a little time to get my dinner FYI. 1 Star off for the machismo-istic VIBE. Customer service was very friendly & attentive but it was OBVIOUS (no interpreter needed) that all the workers where talking about the petite Asian female there. Every time I looked up, I met the eyes of the cook/GM/runner staring at different times. (Men in Turkey seem to stare anyway, but...) A lot of chatter among the staff- not very peaceful. There was another foreign couple there- they'd stare at the young woman also. But everyone else inside were male, the diners sitting outside were a mix of tourists & locals (love that restaurants spill out onto the streets). But it got annoying after a while. If you're female, I'd choose a table outside, far from & with your back to the restaurant...but then your order may take longer, as they don't see you. Or just get it to go..place it & come back in 5 minutes. Interesting how a middle-aged woman came up with a huge bowl of salad prepped. Don't think they would haggle her though.. No Reservations brought me to this restaurant! Not too far from İstiklal Street, nice little section of cafes & shops. Good mix of local + tourist. read more

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The food was good and the service is great. The appetizers are really great. If you want to try Turkish cuisine, we highly recommend it.

The wraps were really good, and cheap too! The kebab was really flavorful, and just off-the-grill. The servers/waiters were also very nice, asking if I wanted both the wraps to be cut in half. I was curious about why this little restaurant had so many reviews, just to realize that i had been visited by Anthony Bourdain. read more

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Delicious & Fresh food here! Worth the walk. If you speak English, they will be able to service you with no problem. read more

Dürümzade - Chicken Wrap - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Incredibly delicious grilled meat! Definitely some of the tastiest I had while in Istanbul.

The best place to eat in Taksim and in Istanbul in general. So fresh and sooo flavorful. It's a hole in the wall but so worth it. Excellent service. Makes you feel right at home. read more

Dürümzade - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Absolutely amazing. Very busy place. Wish I had ordered more than one. Can't wait to come back someday.

I'm not a fan of the thin wraps that they use, but the meat is so flavorful that it doesn't even matter. The starter salad is pretty amazing too. read more

I went here a year ago right before the pandemic hit and it was truly sooo amazing! I heard this place was recommended by Anthony Bourdain so I had to stop by. I ordered a wrap, while my family ordered a meat platter, both of which were really good. Location-wise, this place is in Taksim Square, so there's always a lot of people there, even when later in the evenings. Mr. Bourdain definitely knew his kababs, and I would highly recommend this place if you're ever in Turkey. read more

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This little restaurant near several bars is the perfect place to get a bite to eat after exploring the watering holes. I had a little kebab wrap that revived me! Also, (very cool fact) this little kebab place was featured on the TV show 'No Reservations' hosted by Anthony Bourdain. You will know this because there are photos of Anthony Bourdain on the walls outside. I found this on a tour with the fantastic guide by the name if Katerina. Check out the Culinary Backstreets Tour of Istanbul. read more

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Came through last night for a quick bite with some friends. We were craving a kebab and looked up some places in the area. This place more than met expectations. The bread is fresh and thin. The meat was tasty and not too greasy and all the vegetables were super fresh. The parsley really made the flavors pop. I got the Adana which was supposed to be spicy. I think they meant flavorful, which is was, but not spicy. I added some of the hot peppers to mine that were on the table - so good! Super reasonable prices and very tasty sandwiches. Plan to come back again while I'm in Istanbul! Thank you! read more

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Had a few wraps from various shops so far. We learned Anthony Bordain recommended this place in one of his shows 12 years ago, so had to go try it. This place had the best flavors, especially the spicy wrap (Adana?). Had to walk up a hilly street but well worth it. It looks like a hole in the wall but the locals go there (and probably a few tourists who happened to have read about this place). Cost is as cheap as you can get. Not even sure how they make a profit. Definitely a 5 star. read more

Glad I came by here. I've eaten here twice, it is good. I know now my Anthony came by this place. I'm sure I'll be back again before I leave. read more

Dürümzade - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

The Kebape was mouth watering. I went out of my way to find this hole in the wall. Well worth it. I recommend you get the mixed platter to try the multiple cuts of meat. Not much mastication is needed as the meat is so tender and juicy for my fellow TMJers. Just for fun, I would look up the key and peele "kebape" episode to get some laughs. Anyways, this kebape was so good I looked at my wife and told her "there is no way this spot is not on some show." I thought I found a gem, but no, there was a massive picture of Bourdain occupying the window pane lol. Anyways this is more of a quick eats as you walk type of place as seating is limited fo about 4-6 people. read more

Delicious and affordable food with professional personnel. Yes, I recommend this small cozy restaurant.

Tiny little place on a tucked away corner, but so delicious! I had the Adana and ayran to wash it down and it was perfect.

Excellent food and kind staff. Ordered small mix kebab, a small tea and a coke--had to take leftovers. Amount could have fed two people and was under $20 USD. read more

The food is amazing, I had the chicken wrap and a mix beef wrap. Personally prefer the chicken but my friends loved the beef as well.

Wow - this place is excellent- very tasty I will try and come back one more time before I leave. Food - excellent Service - good Atmosphere- good read more

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It was the first meal I ate in Istanbul. It's a bit too spicy so it looks like Indian cuisine. But its saturation is at an excellent level. The best parts are the service, the waiters and the prices. I can say that it is the best in terms of price & performance compared to other places I ate in Istanbul. I recommend it to anyone who likes spicy food and sauce. read more

Best Durum Kebab I have had. Hands downs. Quality of the meat is great. The service is friends and everything is make once you order. I would highly recommend. read more

Dürümzade - Kebab Near Me - Istanbul, 34

I haddddd to come here when I was in Istanbul. Afterall, Anthony Bourdain came here and ate FOUR of the double durum kebabs! My first time - I had a single adana (lamb and beef mixed) wrapped kebab and my boyfriend got the adana open faced plate. I thought it was ok. The second time we came - we got three double wrapped kebabs and finished them in two heartbeats. They are famous for their adana meat, but I really liked their chicken meat too. Owners are super nice, speak a bit of English, and gave us their wifi password so we could Uber back to the hotel with ease :) read more

I have to come and try their food while in Istanbul. The guys were kind and helpful in making us decide what to eat. It didn't disappoint. Price was reasonable, food was freshly grilled and was tasty. Make the trip when you're in Istanbul! read more

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This is an inconspicuous cafe at the corner of the street. They have a bunch of wraps to choose alongside several other meat dishes. I've chosen a beef wrap and my girlfriend's chosen a chicken one. Wraps are quite thin and mostly consist of onions, tomatoes, parcley, spices and the actual meat. We found them pretty delicious and hearty. The reason why I put 3 stars is because we found a hair in one of our wraps. Overall, a nice option to have quick breakfast/lunch. read more