Sutton-in-AshfieldNG17 4BGKirkby-in-AshfieldMansfieldNottinghamshire
2 November 2026 · 3 min readWhat is Adana kebab? And how is it different from shish?
Adana kebab is one of Turkey's best-known grilled dishes, named after the city of Adana in the south of the country. Here's what makes it special, and how it compares with the other kebabs on the EFES menu.
What's in an Adana kebab?
Adana is made from minced lamb mixed with peppers and spices, pressed by hand onto a wide, flat skewer and cooked over charcoal. It's juicy, smoky and gently spiced rather than fiery.
Adana vs shish vs kofte
- Adana: minced lamb with peppers and spices on a flat skewer.
- Shish: whole cubes of marinated lamb or chicken on the skewer.
- Kofte: minced meat (at EFES, chicken or lamb) shaped onto the skewer, usually milder than Adana.
How to eat it
At EFES, Adana kebab (£15) comes as two skewers with rice, chips or couscous. For something richer, try Ali Nazik with Adana (£19), served on smoky aubergine and garlic yoghurt, or order it as part of the EFES Mix Platter to share.
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Where to get it
You'll find charcoal-grilled Turkish food at EFES in the centre of Sutton-in-Ashfield (NG17 4BG). Come in and eat, collect in about 20 minutes, or have it delivered across Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Huthwaite, Mansfield and nearby.
- Address: 91 Outram Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 4BG · Get directions
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00–22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00–23:00
- Delivery: NG15 to NG20 postcodes, including Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Huthwaite, Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Hucknall and Selston. Check your postcode
- Phone: 01623 442222