Who is Chef Recep?
Born in Diyarbakır in 1961, Recep Budak opens his own restaurant in 1978, and his first signature dish is braised lamb neck. Recep Usta is the person who has not only popularized braised dishes but also stuffed dishes with offal, not only in Turkey but also in various countries around the world.
The belief that ‘If I have offered a different taste, a delightful meal, and good service, then I am the happiest person in the world’ is evident in the flavor of his dishes. Most importantly, despite the passage of years, the taste of his dishes remains consistently delightful.
What to Eat at Tavacı Recep Usta?
If you love pan-fried delights, your next dinner destination should be here.
Upon entering the restaurant, the first thing that catches your attention is, of course, the waitstaff welcoming you like their special guests and providing top-notch service. The interior design of the restaurant, furniture choices, grand table presentations, and the smiling faces of the staff manage to whet your appetite even more. The main menu consists of dishes unique to the Diyarbakır region, such as pan-fried dishes, stuffed ribs, stuffed turkey, braised lamb neck, mumbar, lule kebab, rib skewers, and mashed pot casserole. The secret to the succulence of their meats lies in the use of milk-fed lamb in their dishes.
