Turkish Ocakbasi (BBQ) – RY Marketplace
Eat until you are full at one of the most famous restaurants in Beyoglu.
Have a chat with the chef himself, while he cooks right in front of you.
Learn about Turkish cuisine, especially the Turkish BBQ (a.k.a Ocakbasi)
Description
Ocakbasi is a type of Turkish cuisine that resembles barbeque. It is mostly meat-based and is known for its kebab and doner. In this fulfilling experience, you will get to sit down at the traditional Ocakbasi restaurant Zubeyir. It will follow a korean-barbeque style structure with a chef cooking your order and interactively answering any questions you may have. While you learn more about the Ocakbasi making-process and the history of the restaurant, your lovely City Manager will be present to feed you more information regarding the broader context of Turkish Ocakbasi.
Who This Experience Is Good For
The experience is perfectly designed to serve those who are open to try new cuisines as well as learn their culture.
Meet Our Local Host
One of the chefs of the restaurant will be assigned to our table where he will cook for us and answer questions, and walk us through his cooking process.
Itinerary
13.00 pm: Meet at Zubeyir, sit down at your table and meet the chef.
Get to ordering and learning about the Ocakbasi.
While your food cooks make sure to ask everything in your mind about the cuisine.
Eat until you are full and show gratitude to the chef.
16:00 pm: Return back to Kadikoy through a ferry ride or while you are there, walk around the beautiful streets of Beyoglu.
What’s Included
A fixed menu that emphasizes the traditional Ocakbasi cuisine
A semi-private chef assigned to our table to cook and answer questions
Our lovely City Manager to guide the conversation and provide additional information on the Ocakbasi cuisine.
What’s Not Included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food or drinks beyond what is provided on the tour
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 4 people
Maximum Capacity: 8 people
Booking Deadline: 14 Days before start date
Weather Dependent: No
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Special Clothing Required: No.
Special Dietary Restrictions: We will try our best to accommodate most dietary needs if given enough notice.
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping (Not mandatory: you liked the service Tip! You did not? Is ok not to Tip. 10% is good)
Ground Transportation: Ferry ride to Kabatas and a funicular to Taksim Square, 5 minute walk in Istiklal Street. (~35-40 TL)
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.
What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.