Emek Kebap

About Emek Kebap

Emek Kebap is a neighbourhood kebab house on Bişkek Caddesi, the main street of the Emek quarter, known locally by its old name, 8. Cadde. It traces its story back to 1980, when it opened as a köfte shop called Emek Köfte on Emek's 21. Cadde. The business served from that address until 2019, when the building was demolished as part of urban renewal; it then moved to its present premises on Bişkek Caddesi and took the name Emek Kebap. On social media it now calls itself Emek Kebap & Dürüm and points to more than 40 years of experience. The menu is built around grilled meat. Wraps are the speciality: Adana, lamb şiş, lamb liver and chicken şiş dürüm are each sold as set menus, alongside köfte in bread. For a sit-down meal there are plated servings of Adana kebab, lamb şiş, lamb liver, chicken şiş, chicken wings and grilled köfte. Lentil soup is on offer to start, and keşkül, the traditional almond milk pudding, is among the desserts. Beyond everyday dining, the restaurant advertises iftar meals during Ramadan, business lunches and catering for larger groups, and it takes table reservations by phone. Emek sits between Bahçelievler and Beşevler, so the restaurant is a straightforward lunch or evening stop for anyone exploring this part of Çankaya.