For Köfte in Turkey, Tadım Köfte leads with 2 reviews and an average score of 8.5/10. Close behind: Mudurnu Döner & Turan Usta Köfte (7.8/10) and KÖFTECİ MUZO (8.0/10). Across Turkey, critics have reviewed Köfte 7 times, averaging 7.4/10. The latest review was posted on 8 February 2026.
Kofta or köfte are walnut-sized fried meatballs, usually made from ground beef or lamb. It is a popular Turkish meze dish that is often prepared for special occasions and cocktail parties, since the meatballs are quite easy to prepare and can be easily consumed with a toothpick. Köfte come in various degrees of spiciness and in numerous forms - from egg-coated and fried kadin budu to Adana kofte from the south-east of Turkey. In eastern Turkey, the most popular variety is called içli köfte, full of flavor due to large amounts of butter in the filling. Another interesting variety is called cizbiz kofta, one of the most popular street food items in the country, its name coming from the sound which the thin meat patties make when placed on the grill. Whether fried, stewed, drenched in sauce, or grilled, the variations are virtually infinite and every kofta dish pairs well with a glass of turnip juice and fried potatoes on the side.
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadım Köfte | 8.54 |
| 2 | Mudurnu Döner & Turan Usta Köfte | 7.78 |
| 3 | KÖFTECİ MUZO | 8 |
| 4 | IKEA | 7.54 |
| 5 | DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Moda | 3.46 |
Ekin AKBIYIK
The bread was nicely toasted. The spiciness was good, not too hot. The meatballs contain cinnamon, like Turan Usta's from Hatay, maybe some people won't like the taste. The sauce is very intense in the first bite. I enjoyed it. It's a better dish than kokoreç (lamb intestines). We went with the guys after the football match and they liked it a lot too.
Ekin AKBIYIK
They've opened a version of Hatay's original Turan köfte in Etimesgut. The staff are Hatay natives. Those who know Turan köfte know there's a strong cinnamon flavor. This köfte had it too. We missed the tomato sauce. It's a good alternative. I'd eat this instead of kokorec.
Ekin AKBIYIK
Just before heading to the PlayStation Cafe, this is the perfect place to eat. When you order meatballs and bread, you get two of the ones pictured. The bread wasn't stifling; it was good, the meatballs were spicy, and the onions tasted slightly off-white. The employee asked for tea before ordering, and then offered it right after the meal. Salad, two kinds of pickles, and tomato-based appetizers arrived, all packed with flavor. Excellent value for money.
Ekin AKBIYIK
That first bite with tomato sauce was very good, only it was a little salty. The bread is very well toasted, if you eat it with 1 piece of bread, the contents can explode, so I recommend you eat it with 2 pieces of bread. After the meal, the bitter feeling only remains in your mouth, it does not burn your stomach.
Zeynep Küçük
The meatballs were missing salt. Although we asked for a little spicy, they were very spicy. Other than that, it was good. The sauce and meatballs left a nice taste in the mouth.
Özgür Akbıyık
Classic IKEA menu, the food is pretty standard, a very good choice considering the price. It is possible to get full with 12 Swedish meatballs. The sauce of the Swedish meatballs is quite delicious and memorable. The garlic bread on the plate is also an accompaniment that you can enjoy without drowning yourself in garlic with every bite. I definitely recommend it if you go to IKEA.
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