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What to eat in Hatay?

5 reviews4 places
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BiteCritic critics have posted 5 dish reviews in Hatay, with an average score of 8.7/10. The highest-rated dish is Adana kebap, averaging 9.2/10 across 2 reviews. Critics also rate Köfte and Turkish Breakfast Spread highly. Cafer Usta Kebap is the highest-rated place, scoring 9.3/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Adana kebap. The latest review was posted on 13 November 2025.

What are the best dishes to eat in Hatay?

Where are the best places to eat in Hatay?

RankPlaceScore
1
Cafer Usta Kebap
Son Durak, Harbiye, 9 Sultan Caddesi, 31000 Defne/Hatay, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.331 review
2
Gariban Kebap
Harbiye, Ürgen Cd No:56, 31141 Defne/Hatay, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.081 review
3
Tadım Köfte
Odabaşı, SSK Cd. no:76, 31030 Antakya/Hatay, Türkiye
Top dish: Köfte
8.542 reviews
4
Yusuf Dayı Kahvaltı Salonu
Hatay /Defne ilçesi, Döver, 31160 Defne/Hatay, Türkiye
Top dish: Turkish Breakfast Spread
7.921 review

What do critics say about food in Hatay?

Adana kebap review by ekinakbiyik at Cafer Usta Kebap, Defne/Hatay, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺220
9.33

Adana kebap

MEAT DISH

TürkiyeCafer Usta Kebap· Defne/Hatay

Honestly, maybe it was because we missed it or something, I devoured it. That juicy tomato-fried Adana kebab was incredibly good. Sesame seeds were a perfect match. It was delicious. Because the shop was short-staffed, it arrived very late, and there wasn't any salad, hummus, or anything else to accompany it. Still, it was one of the best Harbiye kebabs I've ever had.

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Adana kebap review by ekinakbiyik at Gariban Kebap, Defne/Hatay, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺180
9.08

Adana kebap

MEAT DISH

TürkiyeGariban Kebap· Defne/Hatay

I am so happy to have eaten this wonderful meal. This meal called Harbiye kebab is served between adana, onion, roasted tomatoes, parsley and sauce in a heated lavash with tomato paste. Spice can be added if desired. The meal tasted very good, it was lacking salt, my friends also commented on the salt. When you bite the bread, you have to inhale the food and bite it so that the tomato sauce does not splash onto the paper. I ate 1.5 pieces because I liked it so much. The spicy one was really spicy, which added extra flavor. The food on the table was complimentary, but the abugannuş salad with eggplant is sold for money, just so you know. Thanks poor kebab!

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Turkish Breakfast Spread review by ekinakbiyik at Yusuf Dayı Kahvaltı Salonu, Defne/Hatay, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺400
7.92

Most of the things on the table were delicious. When the hot ones are finished, you can get a new one whenever you want. There were nearly 20 different kinds on the table. The cheese filled pastry and peanuts were very good. Pepper bread was dry. The staff was nice, coffee was served in a tea glass after breakfast. If you want a table with a view, you need to reserve a place 1 day in advance, the place is usually full.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated dish in Hatay?
On BiteCritic, Adana kebap is the highest-rated dish in Hatay, with an average score of 9.2/10 across 2 reviews.
Which restaurant in Hatay has the highest-rated dishes?
Cafer Usta Kebap has the highest dish rating so far: 9.3/10 from 1 review.
How many places in Hatay are reviewed on BiteCritic?
4 places in Hatay have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (5 in total).

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