Kokoreççi Asım Usta

About Kokoreççi Asım Usta

Kokoreççi Asım Usta is a specialist kokoreç shop on Burak Reis Caddesi in the Rafet Paşa neighbourhood of Bornova, close to the Sanayi metro stop. Kokoreç is lamb intestine wrapped around offal and slowly grilled on a horizontal spit, then chopped on the griddle and served in bread, and it is one of İzmir's best-loved street foods. The shop is included in Gault and Millau Türkiye, which gives it 10.3 out of 20 and names Cihan Yılmaz in its entry. The guide says it draws regulars not only from İzmir but from many other Turkish cities, and singles out its hygiene standards and strong value for money. According to the guide, the atom and lamb kokoreç are the most popular orders, praised for a well-judged consistency, a balanced amount of fat and a soft texture that comes from the master's cooking technique. This is a simple, quick-service place rather than a sit-down restaurant, and a good stop for anyone who wants to try kokoreç made by a specialist on the Bornova side of the city.