When is Çiğköfteci Ali Usta open?
Every day, 8 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Çiğköfteci Ali Usta
- 3.912k reviews
- Open now · till 9 pm
Small Sirkeci counter serving spiced bulgur çiğ köfte in flatbread wraps, known for Ali Usta's theatrical service.
Quick answers
Çiğköfteci Ali Usta in short
When is the best time to visit Çiğköfteci Ali Usta?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Çiğköfteci Ali Usta indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Çiğköfteci Ali Usta good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Çiğköfteci Ali Usta cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Çiğköfteci Ali Usta?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Çiğköfteci Ali Usta?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Çiğköfteci Ali Usta?
Hobyar, Muhzirbaşı Sk. No:6, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul.
Is Çiğköfteci Ali Usta wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:15 am
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 12 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 9 pm
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 3%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 9am
16° - 10am17°
- 11am18°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 9 pm- mondayToday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Çiğköfteci Ali Usta
- 2 Hafiz Mustafa 1864 · 1 min
- 3 Sirkeci Kebap Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 EHLİ KEYF CAFE · 2 min
- 5 Serpmece Çarşı Kahvaltı & Tatlı · 2 min
Good to know
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
3.9from 12k reviews
Known for
- Çiğ köfte
- Dürüm wraps
- Owner's showmanship
What people say
- Worth knowing:
- Queues are a recurring review topic.
Around Sirkeci
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowHafiz Mustafa 1864Sweets · 1 min walk
Sirkeci Kebap RestaurantKebab · 1 min walk
Good nowEHLİ KEYF CAFECafé · 2 min walk
Serpmece Çarşı Kahvaltı & TatlıTurkish · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time