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Established in 1982, this famous stuffed lamb rib restaurant is renowned for its lamb ribs stuffed with rice and almonds, making it one of the most recommended spots for local cuisine.
Established in 1982 on Ali Emiri Street, west of Dağkapı outside the city walls, this restaurant is famous for its stuffed lamb ribs (kaburga dolması), which are stuffed with rice and almonds and then roasted. Most guests opt for the set menu, which includes salad, yogurt, fried meatballs (içli köfte), stuffed lamb intestines (mumbar), stuffed lamb ribs, and semolina halva. You might not be given a menu when ordering, so it is wise to clarify the price beforehand. Reviews are mixed: some call it the best in Turkey, while others find it a bit pricey, and the ribs sometimes come with bones. It is busiest during lunchtime and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It is just a few minutes' walk from Dağkapı.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–22:00 (slight variations across directories)
Nearby sights
- Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum
- Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
- Dengbêj House
- Hasan Paşa Hanı
- Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church
- Behram Pasha Mosque
- Cemil Paşa Mansion (City Museum)
- Four-Legged Minaret