A heavily reviewed liver grill on Yoğurtçu Sokak in Sur, serving skewered lamb liver with onions, peppers and bread.
Ciğerci Xale Meheme is a liver grill on Yoğurtçu Sokak in the Sur district of Diyarbakır, in the lanes between Dağkapı (the north gate) and the Ulu Cami. Its Google listing is one of the most reviewed in the old city, at about 4.0 stars from roughly 9,400 reviews, which reflects both local loyalty and steady visitor traffic. The menu is built around ciğer şiş, lamb liver cut small, skewered and cooked over charcoal, then served with onion, pepper, tomato and flatbread. As elsewhere in Diyarbakır, liver is a breakfast and late-morning meal; the shop is best visited early, before the first batch of the day runs out. Service is fast and informal and the dining space is modest, with tea and ayran as the usual drinks. A portion with a drink costs roughly TRY 300-600 per person (about $6-12). The venue operates as a walk-in business and no reservation system is known. Opening hours are unverified and should be checked on arrival. It sits within a short walk of other liver houses on Gazi Caddesi and near Dağkapı, making it an easy second stop on a liver-comparison walk.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Hours not verified; check on arrival |
| Reservations | Walk-in; no reservation system found |
| Address | Yoğurtçu Sok., 21300 Sur, Diyarbakır |
Signature dishes
- Ciğer şiş
- Tomato and pepper side
- Ayran or tea
Good to know
- Known for
- Ciğer (grilled liver). Approx. TRY 300-600 per person (~$6-12)
Location
Yoğurtçu Sok., 21300 Sur, Diyarbakır
37.9150, 40.2356 View on map
Highlights
- Among the most-reviewed liver grills in Sur (about 9,400 reviews)
- Charcoal-grilled lamb liver served with onion and pepper
- Short walk from Dağkapı and the Ulu Cami
- Low-cost breakfast option
Tips for visiting
- Budget roughly TRY 300-600 per person (~$6-12).
- Cash is useful in small venues; confirm card acceptance when ordering.
- Opening hours are unverified; check on arrival or phone first.
- Liver is a morning dish; grills may sell out by early afternoon.
When to visit
Early morning for the freshest liver.
Accessibility
Accessibility is not confirmed. Sur has narrow, uneven streets and many venues have a step at the entrance, so visitors with mobility needs may wish to phone ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ciğerci Xale Meheme known for?
A heavily reviewed liver grill on Yoğurtçu Sokak in Sur, serving skewered lamb liver with onions, peppers and bread.
How much does a meal cost?
Roughly TRY 300-600 per person (~$6-12).
Where is Ciğerci Xale Meheme?
Yoğurtçu Sok., 21300 Sur, Diyarbakır.
Is a reservation needed?
No reservation system is known; the venue works as walk-in. Larger groups can phone ahead.