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Tasting Notes
Dede Ahmet Kebap is on Vasiyet Sokak in the Murat Reis neighbourhood of Üsküdar. The menu is focused on grilled meat rather than a long list of dishes.
Lamb kebab from the charcoal grill
The house speciality is Adana kebab, made with lamb minced by hand with a zırh knife and shaped onto skewers. The menu also lists liver, lamb and heart skewers, as well as an Adana wrap.
Fresh sides
The kebabs are served with simple accompaniments: shepherd’s salad, piyaz (a bean salad) and strained yoghurt. These bring freshness and contrast to the grilled meat.
“Order the Adana kebab with the shepherd’s salad, piyaz and strained yoghurt.”
LR Kitchen — field note