Kebapçı Halil Usta Gaziantep

Kebapçı Halil Usta - Gaziantep (Turkey)

It would be impossible to write about Gaziantep’s food and not mention its kebab scene.

They can be found all over town and are a longstanding cornerstone of the city’s culinary heritage, deeply connected with its privileged location on the ancient Silk Road, which made it an important hub for spice exchange.

The city supposedly had more than 30 different kinds of kebabs. And one of the most famous establishments specializing in these meaty skewers is @kebapcihalilusta.

I went to Halil Usta looking for one specific variation, the Kusleme kebab. Cooked over charcoal, the Kusleme is a lean part of the lamb near the backbone. It is considered a more expensive and noble cut as there are only two pieces that come from each animal.

The kebabs were served in thick pieces, all of which were juicy and packed with a distinctive meaty flavor. It was served with a fresh salad that seemed to be one of the house’s specialties and that complimented the kebab really well, alongside a fresh serving of bread and a glass of ayran.

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