A specialist for kaburga dolması, Diyarbakır's rice-stuffed lamb rib dish, on Ali Emiri Caddesi; named by Turkish Airlines and listed by Enuygun for the dish.
Kaburgacı Selim Amca is a kaburga dolması restaurant at Ali Emiri Caddesi 22/B in Yenişehir, a short walk from Dağkapı and the Sur walls. Kaburga dolması is the signature dish of Diyarbakır: a lamb rib cage filled with rice, minced meat, almonds, spices and sometimes chickpeas, then steamed and baked for several hours so the rice absorbs the lamb fat. Turkish Airlines' food writing names Kaburgacı Selim Amca for the dish, and it also appears in Enuygun's list of Diyarbakır kaburga dolması venues. The Google listing shows about 3.9 stars from roughly 950 reviews. Portions are typically sold per piece or by weight and served with salad, pickles and ayran. Because the dish takes hours to prepare, it is cooked in batches and may sell out later in the day, so lunch is the safest time. Expect roughly TRY 700-1300 per person (about $14-27). The venue is a walk-in restaurant; hours are unverified, so check on arrival.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Hours not verified; check on arrival |
| Reservations | Walk-in; no reservation system found |
| Address | Ali Emiri Cad. 22/B, 21100 Yenişehir, Diyarbakır |
Signature dishes
- Kaburga dolması
- Salad and pickles
- Ayran
Good to know
- Known for
- Kaburga dolması (stuffed lamb ribs). Approx. TRY 700-1300 per person (~$14-27)
Location
Ali Emiri Cad. 22/B, 21100 Yenişehir, Diyarbakır
37.9156, 40.2314 View on map
Highlights
- Specialist in kaburga dolması, the city's signature dish
- Named by Turkish Airlines and listed by Enuygun
- About 3.9 Google stars from roughly 950 reviews
- Close to Dağkapı and the Sur walls
Tips for visiting
- Budget roughly TRY 700-1300 per person (~$14-27).
- Cash is useful in small venues; confirm card acceptance when ordering.
- Opening hours are unverified; check on arrival or phone first.
- Lunch is the main meal in Diyarbakır; popular dishes can run out later in the day.
When to visit
Lunchtime, while the batch is fresh.
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 Kaburgacı Selim Amca known for?
A specialist for kaburga dolması, Diyarbakır's rice-stuffed lamb rib dish, on Ali Emiri Caddesi; named by Turkish Airlines and listed by Enuygun for the dish.
How much does a meal cost?
Roughly TRY 700-1300 per person (~$14-27).
Where is Kaburgacı Selim Amca?
Ali Emiri Cad. 22/B, 21100 Yenişehir, Diyarbakır.
Is a reservation needed?
No reservation system is known; the venue works as walk-in. Larger groups can phone ahead.