We started watching a German Netflix series called "Dogs of Berlin" that follows several Turkish German characters, so wanted to have Turkish food (not just kebabs) in Dresden Neustadt. We read about Ocakbasi on Yelp and were excited to try it. We got the Sebzeli Kuzu Güvec /Lammfleischauflauf (roasted lamb with mediterranean vegetables, baked in tomato sauce with cheese) and the Firinda Ispanak / Spinatauflauf (spinach with garlic, paprika, cauliflower in cream sauce), and both dishes had fresh and flavorful ingredients prepared with love. The food was so delicious and satisfying after a full day of train travel from Munich. Staff were patient with our limited German, service was quick & friendly. read more

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While visiting family in Dresden, we were looking for a Turkish restaurant with a bigger menu than 'just kebabs,' and this place was recommended. We called to make a reservation and were happy to hear they had space for our party of 4 inside. When we arrived, a table freed up outside and we asked if we could change from inside to outside - the outside area was otherwise full and seemed to have more atmosphere than inside which was pretty empty. They told us no problem, and we sat. We had two servers - a woman who seemed like the hostess but who took our drink order and delivered the drinks, and a guy who took our food order, and delivered the food with the woman - sort of like a tag team. It looked like they were both sharing all the outside tables and between them, we never went wanting for drinks, questions or the bill. For this next part of the review I have to say I can only describe the delicious things we ordered because our family ordered everything in German, and we had no idea of the names of things! We ordered three appetizers and two main dishes: -- appetizer 1 was a cheesy-tomato-y kind of dip in a large, deep metal serving dish; it was absolutely gooey and salty and decadent, served with fresh baked pita that came out on a wooden board. --appetizer 2 was a tray of dips, including hummus, something pink (maybe beet hummus), two white spreads - one which may have been skordalia (garlic potato dip) and one that was closer to tzaziki but thicker and with more onions, a yellow dip that may have been made with boiled egg yolks, a tomato-y spread and a spread that seemed like bulgar or quinoa cooked with tomatoes/peppers. No idea what any of them were but the platter was epic, served with battered and deep fried slices of zucchini and eggplant, plus slices of fresh veggies too, AND a couple veggie samosa-like deep- fried pockets. It was definitely one of the prettiest and most delicious appetizers, which could have easily been a super satisfying main for one or even two people, I have ever eaten. -- appetizer 3 was a deep bowl of fresh tabouli, decorated with sliced sour pickles, fresh cucumber and sliced sweet bell pepper - also seasoned perfectly -- main 1 was a mixed grill platter with lamb chops, grilled minced-meat kebabs and grilled chicken and beef (cubes) kebabs - all served with roasted tomato, fresh hot pepper, sour cream, and a bed of rice that was orange in color - possibly a kind of saffron rice? Though the saffron scent/taste was not strong at all. -- main 2 was another mixed grill platter, but with more lamb, and smothered in a rich tomato gravy/sauce We had plenty of pita for all the dips and still some left for making little wraps. We did a lot of the eating with our hands...truth be told...and really enjoyed the whole experience. I definitely second the original recommendation we were given - great service, great menu, high food quality, and a really comfy outside dining area. I hope to return to Dresden in the future and will search them out fira repeat of the whole meal! read more

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I got the crazy mixed grill thing that came with a lamb chop, a piece of adana, a kofte patty, and a few chunks of chicken and lamb kabab. All served on top of a bed of diced pita and topped with tomato sauce, yogurt, and clarified butter (think iskendar). It was a ludicrous amount of food and I don't know how I finished it, but it was one of my 2-3 favorite meals during my 10 day trip to germany. The toppings are just such a reliably tasty combo that I don't understand why it isn't more common. read more

Very delicious and fresh made meat! Top quality and service. Recommendation for the mixed grill plate.