For Lahmacun in Karesi, Meşhur Lahmacun Salonu leads with 1 review and an average score of 7.8/10. Close behind: Merve Pide 2 (5.0/10). Across Karesi, critics have reviewed Lahmacun 2 times, averaging 6.4/10. The latest review was posted on 14 January 2026.
Even though lahmacun is popularly nicknamed Turkish pizza, it's origin is disputed and can be traced to Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkiye. It can be found at numerous street stalls as well as in virtually any traditional restaurant, but also in kebab eateries where they typically serve mini lahmacuns as appetizers. The perfect lahmacun is made by rolling a ball of sturdy semolina dough into a thin disc which is only lightly spread with meat - either lamb or beef, minced to a paste together with chili, onions, and other seasonings. The dish is then shortly baked in a super-hot (and preferably wood-fired) oven. Lahmacun is best served hot with a drizzle of lemon juice. It is traditionally enjoyed folded around the crispy onions and a parsley salad known as piyaz. It is recommended to pair lahmacun either with the salty, cold yogurt beverage called ayran, or şalgam suyu, the barrel-fermented juice of red carrot pickles, which is salted, spiced, and flavored with the aromatic turnip called çelem.
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.75 | |
| 2 | 5 |
Özgür Akbıyık
Besides the three types of lahmacun and drinks, they don't even bring salad if you ask for it. This is unusual for someone familiar with the Aspava culture. The price and size are excellent; it's a nice appetizer if you come across it on the go. The cheese and plain lahmacun are good, I found the egg one unnecessary. I recommend it.
Not so crispy, thicker than it was supposed to be, taste is average, worth the price because it was only 60 liras Service was a bit slow probably due to iftar time
