A well-regarded Adana grill specializing in slow-roasted lamb kaburga (rib) and Adana kebab, popular with both locals and visitors in the Resatbey district. A full spread of mezes, salads and pide is served alongside the charcoal-grilled meats. It is a reliable mid-range table for rib and kebab.
Cihangir Kebap Kaburga is a well-regarded mid-range grill in the Resatbey neighbourhood of Seyhan, one of Adana's core restaurant districts. As its name indicates, the menu centres on kaburga – lamb rib – alongside Adana kebabi and ciger, offering diners a broader range of charcoal-grilled cuts than a strict kebab-only house. The slow-roasted lamb kaburga is the kitchen's main draw: ribs cooked until the fat has rendered and the meat pulls from the bone, served with the classic regional sides of lavas, grilled vegetables, sumac onions and acili ezme. Ciger sis (liver skewers) and Adana-style lahmacun complete the menu. The full spread of mezes and salads served alongside the grilled meats makes it easy to build a multi-course meal and linger rather than ordering a single plate. Pide rounds out the bread options. The dining room is informal and busy, popular with local office workers at lunch and families in the evenings, and the setting in the Resatbey district means it shares a street with other well-known kebab and grill houses, making it a convenient stop on a tour of the area's eating scene. Prices are mid-range for Adana, with a portion around TRY 500-800, making it accessible for daily dining rather than just special occasions. Service is brisk and familiar, in keeping with a restaurant used to a steady flow of regulars. Walk-ins are welcomed, and because it is a neighbourhood grill rather than a destination address, it is easier to secure a table here than at the city's most celebrated names. For visitors in the Resatbey area looking for kaburga and a fuller meze selection alongside the standard kebab, Cihangir provides a reliable, well-priced choice without requiring advance planning.
Signature dishes
- Kaburga kebap
- Adana kebabi
- Ciger
- Lahmacun
Good to know
- Known for
- Kaburga and Adana kebab; known for roasted lamb kaburga (portion approx TRY 500-800, USD 11-17)
- Hours
- Daily 11AM-11PM
- Reservations
- Walk-ins
Location
Resatbey Mah., Cumhuriyet Cad. area, Seyhan, Adana, Turkiye
37.0012, 35.3258 View on map
Highlights
- Slow-roasted kaburga (lamb rib) as the headline grill alongside classic Adana kebabi
- Ciger sis liver skewers and Adana-style lahmacun on the menu
- Full meze and salad spread for a multi-course meal
- Mid-range pricing in the Resatbey restaurant district, Seyhan
- Informal setting, popular with locals for both lunch and dinner
Tips for visiting
- Order the kaburga to go beyond the standard kebab and taste the rib speciality
- The Resatbey location works well combined with other grills nearby for a comparative tasting
- Portions run about TRY 500-800; adding mezes makes for a more satisfying spread
- Walk-ins are fine, but the evening service gets busy with families
- Pide and lavas are usually refilled; ask for extra to accompany the kaburga
When to visit
Weekday lunch is calm; evenings attract families and fill the dining room, making a slightly early dinner arrival before 7PM the best choice.
Accessibility
The restaurant is at street level in the Resatbey district, with a ground-floor dining area that is generally accessible. The area's streets can be busy and pavement space limited; travellers with specific mobility needs should visit outside peak hours.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Cihangir Kebap different from a standard kebab house?
Its focus on slow-roasted kaburga (lamb rib) alongside Adana kebab gives a broader range of charcoal-grilled cuts and a more varied menu.
Where is it?
In the Resatbey district of Seyhan, one of Adana's main restaurant neighbourhoods on and around Cumhuriyet Caddesi.
What does a meal cost?
A portion runs roughly TRY 500-800 (about USD 11-17), mid-range for Adana and accessible for daily dining.
Are reservations needed?
It operates on a walk-in basis, making it easy to visit without planning ahead.