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HemDem By Samet - OcakbaşıC+?

Kozyatağı, Şht. İlknur Keleş Sk. No:10A, 34742 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · Restaurant · Kozyatagi

Ambitious Turkish ocakbaşı with standout kebabs and lahmacun, lively service, and fair-to-firm pricing; excellent most nights but recent food safety complaints and upselling reports mean vigilance is warranted.

Our take

⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. HemDem By Samet delivers strong food quality with praised kebabs and lahmacun in a well-designed, clean interior, but recent food safety incidents and inconsistent execution across visits prevent a higher grade.

One caveat: Serious but time-bound safety incident in May 2026; verify recent handling and avoid risky undercooked orders

Standout dishes

• Meze selection (Humus, Muhammara, Köpoğlu, Fava)
• Adana Kebap
• Lahmacun (including Hemdem cinnamon-garlic-walnut)

What people love

• That first bite of a smoky Adana with charred edges
• Crisp, flavorful lahmacun with a unique cinnamon note
• Attentive, smiling service on good nights

Opening Hours

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