Dilek Lokantası

Eastern Mediterranean


This cheerful kebap place right in the middle of the main drag along the seafront never shuts, and its hearty portions of döner (spit-roasted lamb slices) and dürüm (döner sandwiches) are popular with locals and travellers alike. Don't miss the tantuni dürüm (sandwich of beef, peppers, garlic and onion; ₺7).


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