This is the famous spot known for its authentic Denizli Kebab, frequently visited by many YouTubers…read moreand influencers. You might initially think it is just social media hype, but I can confidently say it completely deserves its fame and high ratings. They prepare the kebab exactly as it should be done--strictly following traditional methods, and the taste is absolutely incredible. The chefs here are true masters of their craft. A quick piece of advice: if you want to experience this genuine Denizli Kebab, you should definitely plan your visit around lunchtime. Otherwise, they tend to sell out in the afternoon, and you might miss out. Overall, it is a very proper, high-quality establishment that truly does justice to its reputation.

Amazing food; high quality, traditional flavors! Tables are outside on a cobble style streets, they…read moreare covered but not exactly stable, heads up.

The best manisa Kebap I have ever eaten. I bet you'll find a place just as good or even better in…read moremanisa but in izmir it's the right place to be. They prepare the meal that hits the spot. Every person (local or tourist) should go here. Get a table outside or inside. Inside a little small but spring or summer under the tree it's a beautiful spot to be. The waiters are like doctors. Literally... You're illness is hunger and they give you the medication you need (a feast)! The tea at end is the final blow which puts you to sleep :) Just writing about this I want to go now. Afiyet olsun!

closed! The restaurant has been closed for 2 years so I'm…read morenot sure why it keeps showing up number 1. We ate at erzicam and had amazing food.

After wandering around Kusadasi for a few hours, my family ended up here for lunch and I'm glad we…read moredid! None of us had ever had Turkish food before and we were drawn in by the fresh oven baked flatbread and kebabs. We ordered a bunch of different meats that arrived freshly grilled with some vegetables and peppers, along with bread and various dips. It was quite the spread and we left with full tummys. Service was great and the oven baked flatbread was excellent.

Best meat and kebap in Bodrum! İçli köfte is great!!! Sigara böreği is light an puffy!…read more Lamb Tandir is falling off the bone. Definitely get the mini lahmacun and bread, butter, cheese as starter.

Ordered: Lahmacun (300₺)…read moreSarımsaklı İsotlu Lahmacun (310₺) Ayran Drink (100₺) Aya's take: Otantik Ocakbaşı is located near Bodrum Center so expect higher prices and especially for tourists. It has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and we decided to stop by for a quick bite. The Lahmacun was made fresh and was light and aromatic. It could've used more meat for my liking, and I wish the toppings plate came with pickled cabbage or onions which is still traditional; I've never seen Lahmacun be eaten with lettuce so maybe that's the "tourist option". The Sarımsaklı İsotlu Lahmacun is basically the same thing with garlic & hot pepper if you're looking for more flavor. And of course, you can't eat with this without washing it down with a classic Ayran drink! I wish I tried their grilled meats but maybe next time!

Five Stars for this clean friendly sidewalk Cafe…read more I came back for a second time to have them make a Chicken Kebab for me. It has just the right amount of juice to be a little amount, but delicious. The flavors ol in the meat and sauce are great. Joe would love this place!

A terrible place that completely misleads people by using sponsored ads to inflate its ratings on…read moreGoogle Maps. As someone who knows the local culinary culture well, I can confidently say that what they are serving is NOT 'Denizli Kebab'. Authentic Denizli kebab is strictly slow-roasted in a traditional stone oven, but this place cooks their meat in a pit (tandır) and falsely advertises it as the real deal. False advertising aside, the service is absolutely abysmal. When our food arrived, the meat was ice-cold, and the accompanying mezes were poorly prepared and tasteless. To make matters worse, it is not cheap at all. We paid a very high price for this awful experience, and it was a complete waste of money. Do not be fooled by their fake high ratings or sponsored posts--stay away!

From the owner: Turkiyenin en iyi kuzusu olan Balıkesir kuzunu,en iyi pişirme yöntemi olan Kuyuda saatlerce…read morepisirerek, güzel denizlimizin tarihi lezzetini bulgur pilavı ve söğüs eşliğinde misafirlerimize Servis ediyoruz.

Try the pistachio lahmacun then go back for the regular ones. This is the best lahmacun in Bodrum,…read moreand the prices are fair.

Artemis has excellent kebabs. They have great service. Their kitchen is very clean and orderly. The…read morefood is very tasty. Prices are very reasonable.

Ordered: Mixed Pide (450₺): with beef, egg, beef pepperoni,…read morecheese Mixed Kebab (1100₺): beef skewers, adana kebab, chicken skewers, chicken wings, bulgur pilaf, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, onions with sumac, and lavash bread French Fries (200₺) Turkish Tea (complimentary) Aya's take: We were in the area looking for a bite to eat and stumbled upon Artemis. The prices are super reasonable and fair as they are located outside the "tourist zone". We got the Mixed Pide to start which is essentially a flatbread topped with a bunch of ingredients. It was super filling from the toppings but the pide itself was surprisingly thin. It's made fresh and you can tell with each bite. My favorite was the Mixed Kebab which is an assortment of meats over bulgur pilaf and roasted vegetables. Everything was juicy, smoky, and well-seasoned. The grilled chicken wings and adana kebab were my favorites and I absolutely loved pairing it with the onions with sumac. For two people, this was the right amount of food to split and I love that there were tons of protein options here. Staff were friendly, service was quick, and we were seated right away. Solid lunch spot!