Forget the tourist-friendly kebab places near sultanahmet. Develi on Samatya Balıkpazarı Sok serves proper southeastern-style adana kebab that will destroy you if youre not used to serious heat. The meat is hand-chopped with enough urfa biber and isot pepper to make your eyes water

Comes with grilled tomatoes, onions, fresh tandır bread straight from their wood-fired oven. Currently runs about 180-220 try per portion. Ask for az acılı if youre not sure about the heat level. The ayran (yogurt drink) is mandatory not optional when dealing with authentic southeastern spice levels