Ayipek — Restaurant in Konak

Highlights: amazing service, friendly staff, spectacular taste, great interior design. (More below)

To improve: nothing of note. Just a little pricey.

Our waiter Özcan helped us very well; he even helped add things to our dish that we wanted (which wasn't originally part of the menu, eg. soğan/onions with the iskender), and helped us take photos, and gave us free çay (turkish tea) and türk kahvesi (turkish coffee). The iskender was great! Usually due to the economic situation, the meat is very thinly sliced, but here they gave generous slices and the taste was amazing. The salad was also very well-presented.

Would definitely come again and would...

This place is always busy. Packed with locals enjoying the fantastic food on offer. The quality of the food is excellent, the meats are fresh. The food is incredibly tasty. We were in Izmir for 4 days and returned each day to try something different. The Adana kebab is melt in your mouth goodness. The service is rapid and almost all meals are served with a traditional Turkish salad. If you like barbecued meats don't miss this place. It's on the edge of the bazaar in Izmir and not far from the promenade. Not to be missed, became an instant favourite of ours. Also it is cheap when considering the quality of the...

A Turkish restaurant is a type of dining establishment that specializes in serving traditional Turkish cuisine. Turkish cuisine is known for its diverse flavors, rich spices and herbs, and its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Some popular dishes that may be found on the menu of a Turkish restaurant include kebabs, mezze platters, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), manti (Turkish dumplings), and baklava (a sweet pastry made with phyllo dough and honey). Many Turkish restaurants also offer a variety of vegetarian options, as well as traditional beverages such as ayran (a yogurt-based drink) and...