Sandwiches & Wraps

Döner Kebab

Soslu döner

Istanbul, Turkey

A cone of stacked, seasoned meat (usually lamb or beef) slow-roasted on a vertical spit, shaved to order as the outer layer crisps. The ancestor of the shawarma and the gyro, döner is served in bread or wrapped in lavash with tomatoes, onions, and parsley. It is the most widely recognized Turkish street food worldwide.

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What it is

A closer look at Döner Kebab.

A cone of stacked, seasoned meat (usually lamb or beef) slow-roasted on a vertical spit, shaved to order as the outer layer crisps. The ancestor of the shawarma and the gyro, döner is served in bread or wrapped in lavash with tomatoes, onions, and parsley. It is the most widely recognized Turkish street food worldwide.

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Vertical rotating spit, freshly shaved crispy edges, juicy layers, served in bread or wrap with salad and sauces.

Where it belongs

Origins and
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Native to

Istanbul, Turkey

Locality-specific tradition

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

Döner Kebabprimary
Soslu dönerlocal · 🇹🇷
Tombik Dönerlocal · 🇹🇷

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