For Kokoreç in Çankaya, Vampir Sokak Lezzetleri Çayyolu leads with 2 reviews and an average score of 5.9/10. Close behind: Kokoreççi Hacı (8.0/10) and Kokoreçci Dursun Usta (5.5/10). Across Çankaya, critics have reviewed Kokoreç 5 times, averaging 6.1/10. The latest review was posted on 13 June 2026.
Kokoreç is one of the most iconic and beloved street foods in Turkey, a delicacy that is as famous for its unique preparation as it is for its bold, savory flavor. It consists of lamb or goat intestines wrapped tightly around seasoned offal—typically sweetbreads, hearts, kidneys, or lungs—to form a dense, horizontal spit. This spit is then slow-roasted over a charcoal fire, allowing the fat to render and baste the meat as it spins, creating a crispy, well-seasoned outer layer while keeping the inside tender and juicy. The aroma of roasting kokoreç is unmistakable and serves as a beacon for hungry passersby in cities like Istanbul and Izmir.
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vampir Sokak Lezzetleri Çayyolu | 5.92 |
| 2 | Kokoreççi Hacı | 7.99 |
| 3 | Kokoreçci Dursun Usta | 5.54 |
| 4 | Midyeci Ahmet Bahçelievler | 5 |
Özgür Akbıyık
I ate a quarter portion of the kokoreç (a Turkish dish made from lamb intestines), and the kokoreç was generally dry. It wasn't soft inside and didn't melt in my mouth. It's not essential; however, for someone who enjoys trying kokoreç, it was still a pleasant experience.
Hurkan Akbiyik
A good kokoreç (lamb intestine dish), above average. It arrived hot and fresh. The fat content could be reduced. I ate a quarter portion; I couldn't have eaten more anyway because of the fat.
Özgür Akbıyık
The kokorec was hard and dry, coarsely chopped, but it didn't fall apart on the first bite. The bread was unnecessarily thick; if you had the inside removed, the outside would still be thick. I had the mersin liver with it. It wasn't very funny. The price for kokorec must be quite high considering it's so expensive. We go once or twice a year. If Manita is well-dressed, go. If you're in Çayyolu, go. If you're a student at Vakıf University, go. In short, there's nothing appealing to the palate.
Hurkan Akbiyik
Meşhur gurme lokasyonun meşhur kokoreçi. Tat konusunda beni tatmin etmedi. Az baharatlar, yeterince pişmemiş ve kıyılmamış bir kokoreç. Yerken can sıkıyor. Acele yapılmış tatsız bir kokoreç.
Özgür Akbıyık
Dursun was not my master, I am sure it could have been much better. Kokoreç is cooked on embers again after it is baked before being served. It is possible to get that ember taste that we were used to. The spices he used are fresh and harmonious. However, I think it is quite insufficient for bread, all I remember is 2 bites of half a loaf. I do not recommend it to anyone else.
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