For Spicy Ezme in Zuid, Lokanta Evden Uzakta leads with 1 review and an average score of 6.8/10. Across Zuid, critics have reviewed Spicy Ezme once, scoring it 6.8/10. The latest review was posted on 26 October 2025.
Acılı Ezme is a vibrant, spicy vegetable salad and dip that is ubiquitous in Turkish kebab houses and grilled meat restaurants (ocakbaşı). The name roughly translates to 'spicy mashed' dish, referring to the traditional method of preparation where vegetables are finely chopped or mashed together to create a cohesive, salsa-like texture. It acts as an appetizing starter, designed to wake up the palate before the arrival of rich, fatty meats.
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.79 |
Hurkan Akbiyik
My usual take when I am at any meyhane. Unfortunately even the taste was fine it was missing the whole idea of ezme. It felt like it was a tomato sauce. I should able to see each piece and ingredient as it shouldn’t look like a paste. Ny advice to chef is show the ingredients so I can feel it.
