Döner fever in Munich: Türkitch is finally back after two years!

Döner fever in Munich: Türkitch is finally back after two years!

The time has finally come: The popular Türkitch on Humboldtstrasse has reopened its doors after a two-year break. Friday, July 17, 2025, will go down in history as a small holiday for all kebab lovers in Munich. The opening was heavily promoted on social media, which resulted in numerous queues outside the restaurant.

Around 2 p.m. around 100 hungry guests were already waiting to try the first new kebab variants. Curiosity was great and those waiting were not disappointed: Lena, Mia and Emilie, all 23 years old, raved about the taste of the beef kebab. Dishes such as beef kebab, chicken vegetable kebab and veggie kebab were offered for just one euro each. An event that really created a huge crowd and a good mood among the guests.

The return after closure

The return of the Türkitch is no frivolous matter. Humboldtstrasse was closed by the city in July 2023 after hygiene deficiencies, such as dirty refrigerators and mouse droppings, were discovered. Founder Hayri Onbasi was also faced with two criminal penalties, one of which was for “deliberately placing food on the market that is unsuitable for human consumption,” totaling 9,600 euros in fines. Evening newspaper reports that the restaurant has now been extensively renovated and is once again ready to pamper Munich residents with delicious kebab.

Türkitch is not just a one-off operation; The chain now operates four branches in Munich, including locations on Türkenstrasse, Feilitzschstrasse and Boschetsrieder Strasse as well as a burger branch on Rotkreuzplatz. Humboldtstrasse was the first branch of the chain to celebrate great success and is now looking to get back to old times.

The rush and anticipation of the food show that interest has not waned. “We have a good knack for preparing dishes,” explains Onbasi proudly. The new kebab preparation method ensures that the meat is now cut more efficiently and evenly, which is well received by the first guests.

An interesting chapter continues

After the closure, decisive renovation measures were carried out at Türkitch in order to regain the trust of the guests. The return is not only celebrated by the old regular customers, new faces are also finding their way to Humboldtstrasse. The tz reports that the chain has recovered well and the first few hours after reopening were marked by long queues. A great new start appears to be in sight.

The goal is clear: Türkitch wants to establish itself not just as a kebab shop, but as an integral part of Munich's gastronomy. The chain has set itself a big goal with new kebab variations and an active commitment to hygiene and quality. The arduous journey to restore the good name could prove crucial for the future.