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Restaurants · Adana, Adana

Cigerci Baba Onbasilar

  • CuisineLiver kebab (ciger)
  • CategoryCasual
  • VibeCasual, everyday, neighbourhood
  • Rating★ 4.1
  • Price$$

Cigerci Baba Onbasilar is a liver-kebab house in the Toros neighbourhood of Cukurova, on the Turgut Ozal Bulvari corridor in northern Adana. It provides a ciger stop in the newer, rapidly developed part of the city where meat-focused grills are common but dedicated liver specialists are rarer. The kitchen serves charcoal-grilled ciger sis alongside Adana kebab and kanat (grilled chicken wings), offering a slightly broader menu than a strict one-dish specialist.

A liver-kebab house in the Toros neighbourhood of Cukurova serving charcoal ciger sis and Adana kebab. It is popular for breakfast-style liver plates with onions, peppers and lavas in a casual setting. It is a handy ciger stop in the newer northern part of the city.

Cigerci Baba Onbasilar is a liver-kebab house in the Toros neighbourhood of Cukurova, on the Turgut Ozal Bulvari corridor in northern Adana. It provides a ciger stop in the newer, rapidly developed part of the city where meat-focused grills are common but dedicated liver specialists are rarer. The kitchen serves charcoal-grilled ciger sis alongside Adana kebab and kanat (grilled chicken wings), offering a slightly broader menu than a strict one-dish specialist. The liver skewers are presented in the traditional way: pieces of young lamb's liver threaded with tail fat, charcoal-grilled and served with ezme, onion and lavas, completing the breakfast-style ciger plate that is conventional in Adana. The casual dining room caters to neighbourhood residents and those working or staying in the Cukurova and Toros area, and its location on Turgut Ozal Bulvari, the main artery connecting Cukurova to the rest of the city, makes it a practical stop without requiring a detour to Seyhan. Prices are mid-range at roughly TRY 350-550 a portion, consistent with casual liver-grill standards. The restaurant operates from early morning until late (7AM-11PM), giving unusual flexibility: it can serve a breakfast ciger plate or a late-evening snack, an advantage over houses that close in the early afternoon. Walk-ins are standard. For visitors staying in the northern districts of Adana or those who have been exploring the Cukurova area and want a taste of the city's ciger culture without crossing back into central Seyhan, Cigerci Baba Onbasilar provides a straightforward and convenient option.

Signature dishes

  • Ciger sis
  • Adana kebabi
  • Kanat
  • Ezme

Good to know

Known for
Liver kebab (ciger); known for liver skewers in Cukurova (portion approx TRY 350-550, USD 8-12)
Hours
Daily 7AM-11PM
Reservations
Walk-ins

Location

Toros Mah., Turgut Ozal Bulvari, 78195. Sk., 01170 Cukurova, Adana, Turkiye

37.0598, 35.2611 View on map

Highlights

  • Ciger sis liver skewers in Cukurova's Toros neighbourhood, northern Adana
  • Liver served with ezme, onion and lavas in the traditional morning-style format
  • Extended hours (7AM-11PM) covering breakfast through to a late-evening ciger plate
  • Adana kebab and kanat on the menu alongside liver for a broader choice
  • Practical Turgut Ozal Bulvari location in the newer northern part of the city

Tips for visiting

  • An early visit (7-9AM) gets the freshest liver in the traditional breakfast-ciger window
  • The extended evening hours (to 11PM) make it accessible for a late ciger after dinner in the area
  • A portion runs about TRY 350-550, consistent with casual mid-range ciger pricing
  • Located on the busy Turgut Ozal Bulvari, the most straightforward approach is by taxi
  • Order ciger sis alongside ezme and ask for extra lavas to wrap the skewers

When to visit

Early morning is the traditional window for ciger in Adana; the 7AM opening makes a breakfast-style liver plate possible before the day's other activities.

Accessibility

The restaurant is at street level on Turgut Ozal Bulvari, a modern arterial road, making step-free entry to the dining area straightforward. The modern Cukurova setting is generally more accessible than the city's old-town neighbourhoods.

Frequently asked questions

What is served here?

Charcoal-grilled ciger sis (lamb liver skewers) alongside Adana kebab and kanat in a casual Cukurova setting.

Where is it located?

In the Toros neighbourhood on Turgut Ozal Bulvari in Cukurova, the newer northern district of Adana.

What are the hours?

Daily 7AM to 11PM, one of the longer operating windows among Adana's ciger houses.

Does it need reservations?

No, it is a walk-in restaurant suited to casual, unplanned visits.