Şehzade Cağ Kebap

Razaul Hoque★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

As someone who regularly goes out to eat at restaurants for food, it takes something special to truly stand out—and Şehzade Cağ Kebap did exactly that. I visited around 8:30 pm and from the moment we arrived, the experience was smooth, welcoming, and well-organized. We were greeted promptly and seated outside without a long wait, despite the restaurant being lively. There were plenty of tables, so you would be giving a table with a short waiting time. The seating was comfortable, and water was already on the table, charged fairly based on what you drink. Service was excellent from the start. Spicy chili sauce, fresh salad, and menus were brought to us almost immediately. The staff were polite, attentive, and genuinely friendly, with a great sense of humour that made the experience even more enjoyable. They even allowed me to take a video of the meat being prepared and placed onto the skewers—something food lovers alike will appreciate. The star of the show, of course, was the cağ kebap. We ordered two skewers, and honestly, I could have eaten many more without hesitation—the flavor was that good. The meat was perfectly cooked, rich, and incredibly satisfying. While the restaurant may be slightly on the pricier side and the portions might not appear large at first, the quality more than justifies it. Everything is halal, and the restaurant truly lives up to its name. Overall, Şehzade Cağ Kebap is absolutely worth a visit and a must-try when in Istanbul for anyone seeking authentic cağ kebap paired with excellent service.

Danita Steyn★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

If it were possible to give this establishment 20/10....I would do it without hesitation. Everything is just perfect. The meat...was WOW. The whole food experience was truly amazing ..if not thé highlight of our 2.5 week stay in Istanbul. Flavorful, melt in the mouth meat. All the extras...oh how we loved every bite. The cultural experience was as authentic as you possibly can get. We met the owner...what a lovely and humble kind man. The staff were polite, helpful and very efficient amidst a very busy setting. When we return...it will be our first stop and back and back again. Do yourself a huge favor.....go experience this gem

Olga Martí García★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

The lamb kebab was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. However, be careful as soon as you sit down: they bring several side dishes (like yogurt, raw onion and baklava) that you didn’t order, and they are definitely NOT free. Make sure to double-check or decline them immediately if you don't want them. Great flavors, but the service tactics are a bit sneaky.

Colleen★★★★★★★★★★4.03 months ago

👍 One of the most tastiest kebaps in Istanbul! Served freshly carved from the fire on thin pitas, the combination with ezme, a chilli tomato dip and some tomatoes and onions, it is an explosion of flavour! Definitely a busy non stop restaurant but you will be looked after by one of the many members in the team. We started with one kebap and ended up with 8 sticks at the end. Definitely not a tourist trap, it is just simply good tasty kebap:) 👎 Service is a hit and miss. Some are great, proactive and attentive while others just have poor customer service. You dont come here for the service its just good street food:)

Josiah (jo)★★★★★★★★★★4.04 months ago

First place we ate at for lunch the moment we left our hotel in the morning. The food was really good and deceivingly filling. The chilli / salsa item was really good as well. However, the price increased all the way to 550 TRY per serving, which is a far cry from the previous 270/350/450 pricing just a couple months back.