Recommended Restaurants in Istanbul
Old City - Sultanahmet - Sirkeci Area
Doner Kebab
1- Sahin Usta - Close to The Grand Bazaar
Şahin Usta, who makes doner without minced meat, is one of the most famous doner shops in Istanbul, unlike the doner made by putting the outer layer of meat on top of each other, which is accepted in Turkey. Please be aware of that seating option is not available
Address: Mollafenari, Kılıçcılar Sk. No:5, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul Google Map Link
2- Doner Bank - Close to The Grand Bazaar
Maybe less popular than Şahin Usta Dan, but preferred by locals working around the Grand Bazaar, Dönerbank is one of the best meat doner restaurants in the old city. They have some chairs and tables outside.
Address: Mollafenari, Kılıçcılar Sk. No:5, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul Google Map Link
3- Sedef Doner - Close to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
One of the few restaurants serving to the locals on the tram street next to the Hagia Sophia. They also cook the doner kebab with wood fire. there are tables to sit inside but no alcohol served.