A kebab house in Kayapınar with one of the higher ratings on the northern side of the city, serving charcoal-grilled kebab.
Kebapçı Yusuf Usta is a kebab house at 189. Sokak No:10/A in the Medya neighbourhood of Kayapınar, north of the old city. Its Google listing shows about 4.4 stars from roughly 630 reviews, among the better scores for a local kebab house in the area. The menu is the standard southeastern kebab repertoire: minced-meat and cubed-lamb skewers grilled over charcoal and served with lavaş, grilled tomato and pepper, onions with sumac and ayran. It is a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a tourist venue, so prices are moderate, roughly TRY 500-1000 per person (about $10-21). The venue is walk-in. Phone +90 412 238 08 34 for hours, which are not verified; the street is listed as both 188. and 189. Sokak in different sources, so use the Medya neighbourhood and the phone number for navigation.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Hours not verified; check on arrival |
| Reservations | Walk-in; no reservation system found |
| Address | Medya Mah., 189. Sok. No:10/A, 21070 Kayapınar, Diyarbakır |
Signature dishes
- Kebab
- Kuşbaşı
- Ayran
Good to know
- Known for
- Kebab and grills. Approx. TRY 500-1000 per person (~$10-21)
Location
Medya Mah., 189. Sok. No:10/A, 21070 Kayapınar, Diyarbakır
37.9591, 40.1752 View on map
Highlights
- About 4.4 Google stars from roughly 630 reviews
- Charcoal-grilled kebab in Kayapınar
- Local neighbourhood setting
- Moderate prices
Tips for visiting
- Budget roughly TRY 500-1000 per person (~$10-21).
- 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
Lunch and early dinner.
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 Kebapçı Yusuf Usta known for?
A kebab house in Kayapınar with one of the higher ratings on the northern side of the city, serving charcoal-grilled kebab.
How much does a meal cost?
Roughly TRY 500-1000 per person (~$10-21).
Where is Kebapçı Yusuf Usta?
Medya Mah., 189. Sok. No:10/A, 21070 Kayapınar, Diyarbakır.
Is a reservation needed?
No reservation system is known; the venue works as walk-in. Larger groups can phone ahead.