For Kokoreç in Istanbul, Kokoreççi Tekin Usta leads with 1 review and an average score of 8.3/10. Across Istanbul, critics have reviewed Kokoreç once, scoring it 8.3/10. The latest review was posted on 27 July 2025.
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 | Kokoreççi Tekin Usta | 8.29 |
Hüseyin Akbıyık
Well, normally I don't like kokoreçi at corporate places, I had a prejudice when I went there, but it was really delicious, if you eat it roughly and like it, it's really delicious. The only downside is that the establishment keeps bringing pickle plates every minute, trying to make you buy extras, and other than that, there's nothing to say about kokoreçe, I recommend it.
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