What is beyti kebab? Beyti kebab is a Turkish speciality of seasoned minced lamb, grilled and then wrapped in thin lavash bread. First, cooks slice the wrap into neat rounds. Then they arrange them on the plate and top them with tomato sauce and melted butter. Finally, they serve it with cool garlic yoghurt. As a result, it looks as good as it tastes.
In this guide, we explain where the dish comes from, how cooks make it, and how they serve it. We also cover what it tastes like. Finally, we show you where to try it halal in Kuala Lumpur.
The origin of beyti kebab
Beyti kebab comes from Istanbul, and it carries a real name. In fact, a chef named Beyti Güler created it at his famous restaurant. From there, the dish spread across Turkey and beyond. Today, kebab houses everywhere serve their own version. Still, its home remains Istanbul.
What is beyti kebab made of?
So what goes into beyti kebab? It relies on a few simple ingredients:
- Meat: seasoned minced lamb, or sometimes beef.
- Lavash: thin flatbread that wraps the grilled kebab.
- Tomato sauce: a warm, mild sauce poured over the top.
- Yoghurt: creamy garlic yoghurt served alongside.
Together, these parts create a rich, satisfying plate. Above all, the wrap sets the dish apart.
How it is made and wrapped
The wrapping is what makes this kebab special. First, cooks grill the seasoned minced meat on a skewer. Then they roll it inside thin lavash bread. Next, they slice the roll into round, pinwheel pieces. As a result, every slice shows a neat spiral of meat and bread.
What does it taste like?
Beyti tastes rich, savoury and comforting. The grilled lamb brings a deep, meaty flavour. Meanwhile, the tomato sauce and butter add warmth and moisture. Because the yoghurt is cool and tangy, it balances the whole plate. So every bite feels hearty yet fresh.
How beyti kebab is served
Restaurants usually serve beyti kebab as neat rounds on a plate. Often, tomato sauce and melted butter go over the top. At Lalezar, we wrap our lamb beyti in fresh dough and serve it with garlic yoghurt and grilled vegetables. So you get a complete, generous plate.
Is beyti kebab halal?
Can beyti kebab be halal? Absolutely, because it depends on the meat and the kitchen. At a halal restaurant, the team sources and prepares the lamb or beef to halal standards. Of course, Muslim diners can then order with full confidence. At Lalezar, we prepare every dish halal.
Where to try beyti kebab in Kuala Lumpur
Has this made you hungry? Then come and taste our charcoal-grilled kebabs at Lalezar, a halal Turkish, Mediterranean and Persian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Alongside beyti kebab, you will also find Adana, koobideh, stews and fragrant rice dishes. So explore the full Lalezar menu, or find your nearest branch. We welcome you across three locations: Ampang, USJ Heights and Centrepoint Bandar Utama.
Frequently asked questions
What is beyti kebab in simple terms?
Simply put, it is a Turkish minced-lamb kebab wrapped in lavash bread, sliced into rounds and served with tomato sauce and garlic yoghurt.
What meat is used?
Usually minced lamb, though beef works too. At halal restaurants, the kitchen prepares the meat to halal standards.
Is it spicy?
No. Beyti kebab tastes savoury and mild rather than hot, balanced by cool garlic yoghurt.