Tasting Notes
Katmerci Zekeriya Usta is a family-run shop in Gaziantep’s historic bazaar district, making katmer. The business traces its origins to 1885 and is now run by the fourth and fifth generations.
Hand-stretched pastry and pistachio
Katmer dough is stretched by hand until paper-thin, then filled with green Antep pistachios, fresh kaymak and sugar. The dough is folded around the filling before baking.
Baked in a stone oven
The katmer is baked in a stone oven fired with oak wood, then served in a copper tray. The menu also includes several varieties of künefe and pistachio-based house specials.
A morning tradition
Katmer is often enjoyed at breakfast in Gaziantep. The shop opens early and offers a simple, traditional setting in the historic bazaar area.
“Go in the morning and share a freshly baked katmer. The menu lists a range of sizes, including single portions and trays for sharing.”
LR Kitchen — field note