İzmir · Bornova · Three generations

Köfte on paper,
since 1996.

Hand-shaped köfte — Turkish grilled meatballs — where warm bread, charred pepper, onion and spice come together on paper. That old, honest taste, in the heart of the neighbourhood.

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  • 11:00–16:30Weekdays & Saturday
  • Closed SundayWeekly holiday
  • TakeawayPack & go
Köfteci Tamer's köfte served on paper with bread, tomato, spices and ayran

Our story

From a street cart to three generations.

Köfteci Tamer began in the 1950s, selling köfte from a cart on the streets of İzmir. The craft passed from grandfather to father to son, and in 1996 it settled into the shop it calls home today.

The care hasn't changed: the meat is chosen daily, the köfte is shaped by hand, grilled over charcoal and served on paper — with everything it needs, all together. No frills, just flavour.

Why is köfte on paper different?
  1. 1950sKöfte from a street cart
  2. 1996The Bornova shop opened
  3. TodayThree generations, one taste
Köfteci Tamer's shop in Bornova with outdoor tables

Our signature

The story is completed on the paper.

The famous serving that carried Köfteci Tamer beyond İzmir: everything arrives together, on warm paper.

Charcoal fire

The köfte is grilled over charcoal — that smoky aroma is where the flavour comes from.

House-made ayran

Frothy, real ayran — the perfect match for the spice of the köfte.

No frills, many fans

A table that plays to taste, not show. One taste and you'll find your way back.

Press & reviews

A flavour people talk about.

★★★★★

"The köfte is delicious and we loved the fresh ayran. The baked rice pudding was extra good — perfect texture. Prices are reasonable too."

Nazlı Pınar EdenLocal Guide · Google
★★★★★

"The köfte comes on paper and it's seriously delicious. We really enjoyed every bite — highly recommend."

Aytaç AkbaşLocal Guide · Google
★★★★★

"One of the places whose köfte I truly love. The flavour, the presentation and the ayran are all excellent."

K. S.Local Guide · Google
★★★★★

"A single portion was tasty and filling. If you're ever in İzmir, you have to try it."

Metin UzunerLocal Guide · Google
4.4
★★★★★ ★★★★★

2,168 Google reviews

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Visit

Come hungry, leave happy.

Address
Çınar Mahallesi, 5003. Sokak No: 54/A
Bornova / İzmir, 35090
Opening hours
Monday – Saturday11:00 – 16:30
SundayClosed
Service
Takeaway · Dine-in
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Lunchtime is very busy; come early to avoid the queue.