Emektar Kebap

About Emektar Kebap

Emektar Kebap is a large, busy kebab house in the Evka 3 neighbourhood of Bornova, some way out of the city centre, and it is included in the MICHELIN Guide Türkiye selection for İzmir. The kitchen is built around a big wood-fired oven and a grill, and the cooking is traditional Turkish. The MICHELIN inspectors single out işkembe (a rich beef tripe soup), lahmacun baked in the oven with minced meat and tomato, and spit-roasted lamb served with yoghurt and aubergine. Grills and oven dishes make up most of the menu, and prices sit in the guide's most affordable band. The dining room is spacious and warmly decorated, and it is popular with locals, so expect a lively atmosphere at lunch and in the evening. The MICHELIN Guide lists it as open every day from late morning until about a quarter to ten in the evening. It is a good stop for anyone wanting a classic İzmir kebab and lahmacun meal away from the tourist centre, particularly if you are already in Bornova or near the Evka 3 metro area.