About Us
Crafted with mastery, remembered for its taste: İskenderun's home of leaf-cut döner.
Our Story
In Pursuit of Real Döner
Defne Yaprak Döner takes its name from the bay leaf, the symbol of Hatay. We have one single purpose: bringing döner as it was meant to be — not minced, but leaf-cut döner made of whole slices of meat hand-stacked on the spit — to your table.
Our meat is stacked on the spit slice by slice, by hand; it turns patiently over the fire and is carved thin by the master's knife before serving. We keep the İskenderun and Antakya döner tradition alive at our own fire.
Alongside döner, our soups, rice dishes and home-style dishes are cooked fresh every day — making us the go-to address for lunch as well.
Crafted with mastery, remembered for its taste.
Our Values
The Values That Define Us
Real Leaf-Cut Meat
No minced meat. Whole slices of meat are stacked on the spit one by one; the texture of the meat is preserved all the way to your plate.
Mastery
From stacking to carving, every step passes through the döner master's hands. "Crafted with mastery" is our promise.
Freshness
Both the döner and the home-style dishes are prepared daily. Just like the bay leaf: fresh, simple, self-assured.
Corporate Experience
We know corporate catering inside out; we are a reliable partner for workplaces and events.
Corporate Roots
An Ada Yemek Company
Defne Yaprak Döner was founded under Ada Yemek, a company serving the corporate catering sector. We also serve workplace meals and events from the same kitchen, with the same care.
- Corporate hygiene standards
- Reliable supply chain
- Corporate catering & event experience