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Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta

Good for: meat ball (köfte), culinary traveller, atmosphere, Budget Travellers, Groups

Not good for: large menu, food

  • Address
    • Divan Yolu Caddesi 12
  • Transport
    • Sultanahmet
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 212 520 0566
  • Price
    • köfte, beans & salad TL15
  • Hours
    • 11am-11pm

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Lonely Planet review for Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta

This is one of the most famous eateries in the city, and to be frank, we’re at a total loss to understand why. The ever-present queues of locals obviously adore its rubbery ızgara köfte (grilled meatballs) served with bread, white beans, salad and pickled chillies, but we have always been underwhelmed. Why not try it yourself, though? The place has been serving since 1920 and is certainly clean, cheap and cheerful.