Develi

Develi opened its first restaurant in Kuruluş in 1912, but its most popular outlet is located at Samatya, in the shadow of Theodosius’ Great Wall. The succulent kebaps here come in many guises and often reflect the season – the keme kebabi (truffle kebab) is only served for a few weeks each year, for instance. Prices here are extremely reasonable for the quality of food that is on offer and the service is exemplary – request a table on the roof terrace, which has great sea views. To get here from Sultanahmet, catch a taxi along Kennedy Caddesi (approximately TL10) or take the train from Cankurtaran Station (get off at Kocamustafapaşa Station). You’ll find Develi inland from the station on a plaza filled with parked cars.