7.4 / 10 Cork Xtra score
Istanbul Kebab in Cork City has been a staple of the city for a long time.
I remember coming here for the Donner Kebab after many nights out in the city.
Whether you come here for lunch, dinner or after a night out the quality is always good.
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The Food
The kebabs have a distinctive taste and you get a lot of bang for your buck in terms of portion sizes.
The quality of the meat is excellent and you can tell it is quality Irish sourced.
The sauces are delicious too. The Garlic sauce has a distinctive taste and the chilli sauce has just as much kick.
Pro Tip
The kebab is enough with the coke on the side. You don't need to load up on the chips as well unless you are sharing with a partner.
Pricing
It is a little on the pricey side but it is in the heart of Cork City so that makes sense.
The Verdict
I love my Istanbul kebabs but don't eat too many or you may get sick of it.
- Cork Xtra Score: 7.4/10
How to Find Istanbul Kebab
- Address: 75 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, T12 FW02
- Phone: 021 427 4075
Pros
- Quality Irish-sourced meat. You can taste the difference
- Distinctive flavour you do not get from a standard takeaway kebab
- Garlic sauce has a distinctive taste and the chilli sauce has plenty of kick
- Generous portions. A lot of bang for your buck
- Consistent quality whether you come for lunch, dinner or after a night out
- Right in the heart of Cork City on Oliver Plunkett Street
Cons
- On the pricey side, though the City Centre location makes sense of it
- Don't eat too many or you may get sick of it
- The kebab is enough on its own. Loading up on chips as well is overkill unless sharing
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