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Kral Kokoreç

Turkish · Street Food · Istanbul · Turchia

Hole In The WallLocal SpotNo FrillsTakeoutNo Reservations
4.7Google (9,177)
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At Kral Kokoreç, the singularly celebrated kokoreç is a smoky, spiced triumph of texture and flavor. Reviewers agree the vibe is pure, unpretentious street-food bliss.

Kokoreç is like a giant mazzarella from Teramo — a huge roll of lamb or kid intestines wrapped around other offal of the same animal, cooked slowly on a rotating spit like kebab but horizontally. You can eat it on a plate, in a sandwich in big pieces, or in a sandwich chopped into small pieces. I chose the last option. It's good. The flavor is like many offal dishes from Italy — a strong flavor, but very clean. The intestines are very well cleaned, so a rich, fatty taste, not too strong, lots of oregano, tomato, and pepper. The bread is well toasted, with the fat from the offal roll dripping on it. For €5 you get something truly typical.
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    Istanbul Food Tour 🇹🇷 - Colazione turca, baklava, kokoreç e kebap - Ep.1 · @ 10:00

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    Kral Kokoreç is a no-frills spot specializing in kokoreç, a typical street food, and it's excellent — clean flavor and well-prepared.

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    • Kokoreç

      Kokoreç is like a giant mazzarella from Teramo — a huge roll of lamb or kid intestines wrapped around other offal of the same animal, cooked slowly on a rotating spit like kebab but horizontally. You can eat it on a plate, in a sandwich in big pieces, or in a sandwich chopped into small pieces. I chose the last option. It's good. The flavor is like many offal dishes from Italy — a strong flavor, but very clean. The intestines are very well cleaned, so a rich, fatty taste, not too strong, lots of oregano, tomato, and pepper. The bread is well toasted, with the fat from the offal roll dripping on it. For €5 you get something truly typical.

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