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Best Vegan Çiğ Köfte in Istanbul (2026)

11 places ranked by how good the vegan version of their çiğ köfte tastes, going by Google Maps and HappyCow reviews. Marul Handmade Çiğ Köfte takes the #1 spot. 2 places on the list aren't very vegan-friendly overall (grade D or E): reviewers rate the vegan çiğ köfte there, but ask for the vegan version when you order.

OSES Gurme, restaurant in Istanbul #8 for çiğ köfte
★ 4.6 A
Middle Eastern Cig Kofte, Vegan Menu, Gourmet

“Try the vegan raw meatball rolls and the signature gourmet cig köfte burgers made with housemade buns”

Middle Eastern çiğ köftesalad
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Questions about vegan çiğ köfte in Istanbul

Where can I find the best vegan çiğ köfte in Istanbul?

Marul Handmade Çiğ Köfte tops our ranking for the best vegan çiğ köfte in Istanbul. We ranked 11 places in Istanbul by how good Google Maps and HappyCow reviewers say the vegan version of their çiğ köfte tastes.

How many restaurants serve vegan çiğ köfte in Istanbul?

This list has 11 places in Istanbul that serve vegan çiğ köfte. Their average Spinach rating is 4.6 out of 5.0.

Are there fully vegan çiğ köfte spots in Istanbul?

None of the 11 places on this list is fully vegan. Each one shows its Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E), so you can check how easy ordering vegan will be before you go.

Why is a place with a low vegan grade on this list?

The rank is about the dish, not the venue. A place can make some of the best vegan çiğ köfte in Istanbul and still have few other vegan options, unclear labels or staff who don't know the menu well. That is what the A–E Vegan Friendliness grade on each card measures. 2 of the 11 places here are graded D or E. There, ask for the vegan version when you order.

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