Best Çiğ Köfte in Istanbul, TR

Spicy patties made of fine bulgur, pomegranate molasses, and herbs, traditionally eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Meşhur Çiğköfteci Ali Usta

Eminönü
4.2 / 5

Ali Usta is an institution; the show he puts on is as famous as the spicy, soft bulgur mash itself.

Local LegendInstagrammableMust-VisitStreet Food Icon
8.5Flavor
9.5Value
10Vibe

Çiğköfteci Hacı Siraç

Beşiktaş
4 / 5

Nowhere else will you find such a wide variety; the Çiğ Köfte Börek is a unique innovation you must try.

Gourmet ChoiceInnovativeSpicyHidden Gem
9.2Flavor
8Value
7.5Vibe

Sur Ocakbaşı

Fatih
4.4 / 5

If you want the real deal made with raw meat, this is one of the few places in Istanbul that does it traditionally.

AuthenticMeat-BasedClassicPurist Favorite
9.8Flavor
7.5Value
8.5Vibe

Oses Gourmet (Karaköy)

Karaköy
4.5 / 5

A modern, clean, and upscale take on the classic street food. The ingredients feel premium and fresh.

Modern StandardConsistentCleanQuick Bite
8.8Flavor
8.5Value
9Vibe
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