İmam Çağdaş
An iconic bazaar establishment founded in 1887, whose kebabs and pistachio baklava represent the signature flavors of Gaziantep.
Located on Uzun Çarşı, a long street in the Old Town, this historic restaurant has been operating since 1887 and is one of the most famous establishments in Gaziantep. Its signature dishes include Ali Nazik kebab (grilled meat over eggplant puree and yogurt), lamb skewers, lahmacun, and pistachio baklava. Service is fast and portions are generous. It gets very crowded on weekends with frequent queues, so it is best to arrive early to beat the rush. A 2026 third-party menu shows the Ali Nazik kebab at around TRY 820. The restaurant is within walking distance of both the Coppersmiths' Bazaar and Gaziantep Castle, making it easy to combine with a tour of the Old Town.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00-22:00 (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- İmam Çağdaş
- Alaüddevle Mosque
- Zincirli Bedesten
- Coppersmiths Bazaar
- Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum
- Tahmis Coffee House
- Gaziantep Castle & Panorama Museum
- Hamam Museum (Naib Hamamı)