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Iskender-101 1

Purpose

For years, I’ve been frequently asked this question. Each time, I used to give similar answers to friends and acquaintances. I decided to write it down properly and keep it on GitHub. Anyone can check it whenever they want.

Places

All the following places serve Iskender1 kebabs that are at least 8/10 in quality. While taste is subjective, it’s hard to leave any of these places without enjoying the food. The taste differences among them are at most 10-15%. However, there are other criteria to consider when choosing a place. Here are the options:

  1. If you don’t mind waiting in line and being in a small, not-so-comfortable place, as long as you can enjoy the authentic Iskender in its historic original location: Mavi Dukkan

  2. If you prefer the original owners but in a more spacious and comfortable setting, where you can enjoy dessert, tea, etc.: Iskender Efendi Konagi

  3. A place that’s as delicious as the original owners' spots, recommended by Vedat Milor, though you'll have to wait in line in this small establishment: Uludag Kebabcisi - Cemal Cemil Usta

  4. A historic and famous spot not associated with the original owners but still very delicious, at least as good as the original place: Bursa Kebabcisi

  5. Editor’s Bonus:

    • I've been to Bursa before and have had Iskender at the original place, I'm open to alternatives.
    • I haven't been to Bursa before but are not too concerned about the exact place, I just want a great Iskender.
    • I don't want to be met with 5/10 hospitality to have a 10/10 Iskender. The Iskender should be at least 8/10, but so should the service.2
    • I want a good Iskender, but the prices should be reasonable. I don't want my wallet to suffer just because I'm eating at the original place.

If any of these criteria fit, there is an alternative to the above options: Ulu Hunkar

Decision-Making Guide

  • If it's your first time visiting and you won't be coming back to Bursa for a long time, choose either 1 or 2, as these are the places with the original owners.
  • If you're a fan of Vedat Milor and would follow his recommendation anywhere, try the 3 option. It’s genuinely good, but it's small and you'll have to wait in line.
  • Be prepared for long waits at 1 and 3, especially on weekends.
  • If you’ve been to Bursa before or will return, and you don’t want to wait in the heat or cold, 2 and 4 are ideal.
  • If you don’t want to make a big deal out of it and just want to eat your Iskender quietly without the hassle: go for the 5 option.
  • If you'd like to explore historic Bursa after your meal, such as visiting Koza Han or Ulu Camii, both 1 and 4 are in the city center and within walking distance of these sites.

Footnotes

  1. "ISKENDER" is the signature dish of Kebapçı Iskender Turz. ve Gıda San. Tic. İht. İhc. A.Ş., which is a family-owned business. For more information: ISKENDER Official ↩ ↩2

  2. This doesn't mean that other places have poor service. However, due to their high volume, they may not meet your expectations for personal attention and service. ↩