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This grilled meat palace is at the entrance of Hocapaşa Sokak. Go for the cağ kebabı, skewered meat cut from a horizontal spit.
Succulent horizontal lamb kebabs served with lavash & spicy sides
Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Camii Sok. No:6 D:4, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
₺400–600
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