Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi

Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Review

Like pizza for New Yorkers, humble köfte (grilled meatballs) inspire countless arguments among Istanbullus about who makes the best. Some of the most highly regarded are served on a simple menu—meatballs, lamb kebab, piyaz (boiled white beans in olive oil), and salad—that has remained virtually unchanged since 1920. Service is somewhat perfunctory, and this bustling place is not somewhere to linger, but the location just steps from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya makes it ideal for a quick and affordable lunch. There are imitators with similar names on the same street, but Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi ("Historic Sultanahmet Köftecisi") is considered the real deal.