Classic köfte institution near Panorama 1453 with flavorful meatballs and swift service, but service attitude, pricing transparency, and occasional inconsistency draw mixed reactions.
Rahmi Usta 1962 Merkezefendi delivers tender, flavorful köfte that justifies its reputation, but inconsistent execution and polarized service experiences prevent a stronger grade. Food quality anchors the restaurant, yet unreliable consistency, ambiance that feels functional rather than compelling, and recent softening in service reliability keep it from approaching grade A territory.
One caveat: Service demeanor can feel curt; some describe rude interactions or dismissive behavior