
Chkn Doner Rice
Chkn doner, rice, fries, salad

— Authentic Turkish Cuisine —
Our Story

in Binghamton, New York
Bringing the authentic taste of Istanbul to Binghamton with handcrafted döner, traditional kebabs, fresh ingredients, and true Turkish hospitality.
Every dish begins with premium meats marinated for twenty-four hours, slow-roasted on vertical spits, and grilled over open charcoal flames. Our recipes have been passed down through generations of Turkish chefs, honoring the rich culinary heritage of the Ottoman Empire while embracing the finest ingredients upstate New York has to offer.




Fresh from our kitchen
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Chkn Doner Rice
Chkn doner, rice, fries, salad

Beef Doner Plate
Beef doner, onion, parsley, grilled vegetables

Mix Doner Rice
Beef & chkn doner, rice, fries, salad

Chkn Kebab Rice
2 pcs chkn kebab, rice, salad, sauce

Lamb Kebab Rice
2 pcs lamb kebab, rice, grilled tomato, onion, lemon

Mix Kebab Rice
1 lamb kebab + 1 chkn kebab, rice, salad, grilled tomato

Chkn Sis Rice
Chkn sis, rice, salad, garlic sauce

Beyti
Beyti kebab, yogurt, tomato sauce, rice

Iskender
Doner over bread, yogurt, tomato sauce

Manti
Turkish dumplings, yogurt, tomato sauce

Kofte Rice
5 grilled kofte, rice, fries, grilled tomato & peppers

Lahmacun
Thin dough topped with special ground beef mixture

Spicy Lahmacun
Prepared with spicy ground beef mixture

Peymacun
With ground beef mixture and mozzarella cheese

Cubed Beef Pide
Diced beef, peppers, and tomatoes

Ground Beef Pide
Special ground beef filling

Cheese Pide
Made with plenty of mozzarella cheese

Sujuk Pide
With sujuk and mozzarella cheese

Mixed Pide
A mix of diced beef, sujuk, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese

Vegetarian Pide
Spinach, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese

Lamb Kebab Wrap
Chargrilled lamb kebab, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Chkn Kebab Wrap
Chargrilled chicken kebab, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Mix Kebap Wrap
Lamb and chicken kebab, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Lamb Samoon Doner
Lamb doner, fresh salad, pickles, and sauce in samoon bread

Chkn Samoon Doner
Chicken doner, fresh salad, pickles, and sauce in samoon bread

Mix Samoon Doner
Lamb and chicken doner, fresh salad, pickles, and sauce in samoon bread

Lamb Doner Wrap
Lamb doner, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Chkn Doner Wrap
Chicken doner, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Mix Doner Wrap
Lamb and chicken doner, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce

Künefe
Warm shredded wheat with melted cheese, soaked in syrup

Baklava
Layered filo pastry with pistachios and syrup

Tralice
Traditional Turkish ice cream

Sütlaç
Baked rice pudding with cinnamon

Tulumba (Small)
Fried dough soaked in syrup

Turkish Tea
Traditional black tea in a tulip glass

Turkish Coffee
Rich, finely ground coffee in a copper cup

Black Coffee
Freshly brewed black coffee

Ayran
Refreshing Turkish yogurt drink

Coca-Cola
Classic Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Zero
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Fanta
Orange Fanta soda

Sprite
Lemon-lime Sprite soda

Şalgam
Traditional fermented turnip juice
How It's Made
Every dish at Istanbul Doner & Kebap House is made the traditional way — no shortcuts, no compromises. Here is the journey your food takes from our kitchen to your table.

Premium lamb and beef are hand-cut, then marinated for a full day in yoghurt, garlic, cumin, and red pepper — the foundation of authentic Turkish flavour.

Layers of seasoned meat are stacked by hand onto the vertical doner spit — slowly rotating, basting in their own juices until golden and crisp at the edges.

Skewers are laid over open charcoal flames, turned by hand, and grilled until smoky and tender — the way it has been done on the streets of Istanbul for centuries.

Carved, plated, and brought to your table within minutes — with warm lavash, saffron rice, grilled vegetables, and our house sauces made fresh daily.
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The Craftsmanship
Our chefs honour centuries-old Turkish cooking techniques — from the slow rotation of the doner spit to the precise charcoal grilling of Adana kebabs. Every plate is a testament to authentic Turkish recipes, fresh ingredients, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Every kebab is grilled over open charcoal flames for that authentic smoky flavour.
Locally sourced produce and premium meats, prepared fresh every morning.
Traditional recipes passed down through generations of Turkish chefs.
Each dish is made to order with meticulous attention to detail.
Testimonials
"The Adana kebab is the best I have had outside of Turkey. The flavors, the charcoal grill, the hospitality — all Michelin-worthy."
"As someone who grew up in Istanbul, I can confirm this is the real thing. The doner tastes exactly like home. A gem in Binghamton."
"From the kunefe to the Turkish coffee, every detail is crafted with care. The black and gold interior feels like a luxury restaurant."
"The Iskender Kebab is a revelation. Rich tomato sauce, melted butter, perfectly toasted pide. I will be coming back every week."
"The Mix Kebab platter is unbeatable. Adana, lamb shish, chicken shish all together. Melt-in-your-mouth tender and incredible service."
"Finally, authentic Turkish food in upstate New York. The Istanbul Special is a feast fit for royalty. Absolutely worth every visit."
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Reservations
Reserve your table for an unforgettable Turkish dining experience. We accommodate parties of all sizes.
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Binghamton, New York