Yesemek Gaziantep Mutfağı

Quite dissapointed. The best thing if i have to pick one, was the mixed plate with a few tiny dishes to taste. It was cold in there as the door was open all the time, service got slow the less people that was there. Felt like they wanted us to leave even still very early as our table was cleaned off a bit too soon. Food very tasteless, except a few things such as the soup. We have had a lot of turkish food all over turkey, this was just not good enough. Very little taste, icli kofte big dissapointment, extremely tasteless. Not even any salads there.... They run out of dishes too early, bad planning. Luckily we had a fantastic lunch that day somewhere else, which was good.

Yesemek Restaurant – The True Taste of Gaziantep If you’re searching for the real, unforgettable taste of Gaziantep cuisine, look no further than Yesemek Restaurant. From the very first bite, it’s clear this place honors the rich culinary heritage of the region with passion and authenticity. I had the chance to try their yuvalama, kuru patlıcan dolması, and kuru biber dolması—and I was truly impressed. The yuvalama was delicate and deeply flavorful, a dish that speaks of tradition and home cooking. The stuffed dried eggplant and peppers were both perfectly textured, bursting with that signature Antep spice blend that balances richness, heat, and depth. These are dishes that many try to make, but few get right—and Yesemek absolutely nailed them. One unique detail that stood out: the soup spoon they served was unexpectedly heavy and elegant, adding a surprising touch of quality to the meal. It made the experience feel more refined and thoughtful—even in the smallest things, they don’t compromise. The kebabs and other dishes looked amazing too—clearly grilled with expertise. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, and the staff are friendly, attentive, and proud of what they serve. You can tell this is a place built on generational flavors and genuine hospitality. Yesemek is not just a meal, it’s a journey into the heart of Gaziantep. Whether you’re new to Turkish cuisine or a lifelong lover of Antep flavors, this restaurant is a must-visit.

The restaurant offers a great selection of traditional Antep cuisine. All the food tasted was of great and seemed very authentic, they go beyond the typical dishes served throughout the city and offer seriously special dishes. Considering that this is Gaziantep the vegetarian options are impressive and the spot is a must visit for anyone who wants to taste typical meatless dishes from the region. As a tourist visiting the dining experience equaled an insight to the local cuisine and was worth the price, which is higher than the go to kebab. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Gaziantep from abroad and/or vegetarians!

If you wanted to experience “Antep home cooking” you may want to stop by here. We liked the food, ambience and the service very much. The staff were attentive and pleasant. Suat Bey gave us good suggestions as we did not know some of the dishes. We had several dishes in half portions four of us shared them. We enjoyed the decorations and the authentic Turkish music as well. At the end, we had their baklava. If you Antep you that pistachio and baklava are the most important products produced. As such everybody comes here to experience baklava. I think Yesemek had excellent baklava. I am saying this after tasting The other two well- known baklava makers. Kudos and keep it up!

Just for perfect gastronomy place. It satisfied all of our grup. Everything was 😋 delicious. I don't it meet they have vegan alternatives.

This was the most unique food I ate in Turkey. The alaca çorba was very sour and fantastic, the garlic kebap also a unique taste, aubergine kebap not bad either. One waitress knows enough english and very kindly showed me that I need to smash the garlic, not eat it all lol. I eat there 3 times, however one time I chose the mix of dishes in small bowls and left unsatisfied, I wouldn’t eat as a full meal any of the samples.

Very good place for those wanting vegetarian dishes and small plates. I had the Beyran (lamb soup) which was excellent. Half portions available to try out several dishes. The only negative is that if you arrive too early, not all items on the menu are ready. Get there too late and you have an insane wait. The place is not very big.

Great food, we tried the two platters with the small portions, it was great because we got to try a little bit of everything! Their çig köfte was the best I’ve tried in my 8 years of living in Türkiye! The staff was very attentive and welcoming, Cener was a fantastic host to our table he was very kind explaining us the names of the dishes and always checking up on us. The manager was also very friendly and hospitable. I highly recommend this place