For Sweetbreads in Çankaya, Gece Bekçisi Yaşar Usta leads with 1 review and an average score of 5.8/10. Across Çankaya, critics have reviewed Sweetbreads once, scoring it 5.8/10. The latest review was posted on 20 September 2025.
Uykuluk, or Sweetbreads, is a delicacy made from the thymus gland or pancreas of young animals, usually lamb or calf. While it fits into the category of offal, it has a texture and flavor distinct from other organ meats—remarkably tender, creamy, and mild. In Turkish cuisine, it is typically grilled over charcoal (ızgara uykuluk) until the exterior is crispy and golden while the interior remains soft. It is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Often served in a sandwich or on a plate with fresh onions and peppers, Uykuluk is particularly famous in the Sütlüce district of Istanbul.
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gece Bekçisi Yaşar Usta | 5.83 |
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I tried the kokorec kidney and sweetbread. All three were incredibly disappointing. The sweetbread was full of large, unbreakable pieces. The kokorec looked like it had burnt some of its fat, or the leftovers from the grill had been scraped onto the bread. Despite this, I can't understand why the place was so packed.
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