Where to Buy Meat in Northern Cyprus — Butcher Shops, Addresses, Phone Numbers

We explain where it is best to buy meat in Northern Cyprus, which butcher shops are considered the most reliable, and why many locals prefer specialized meat shops.

• Why buy meat from butchers
• Butcher shops in Northern Cyprus
• Tips for choosing and storing meat
• Frequently asked questions

Why buy meat from butchers

You can buy meat in large supermarkets — Şah, Macro, Kiler, Ileli, Erülkü and others. However, most local residents prefer specialized butcher shops.

• Quality and freshness — the meat comes directly from local farmers and is butchered on site.
• Wide selection — different cuts, offal, minced meat with the desired fat content.
• Individual approach — the meat will be cut, minced, or prepared for a specific dish.
• Price — often lower than in supermarkets, especially when buying in larger quantities.

Butcher shops in Northern Cyprus

Nicosia

• Kasabım Et & Şarküteri
• Kırmızgül Et Pazarı
• Çağdaş Et Pazarı
• Tolpork Butcher Shop — +90 533 820 2707
• Akbıçak Market
• A. Akbıçak Kasap & Şarküteri — +90 392 223 3350
• Kıbet Kasap — +90 533 861 7777

Kyrenia

• Ozanköy Butcher — +90 533 870 3974
• Yalçın Kasap
• Kıbet Steak House — +90 533 835 0030

Alsancak

• Yalçın Kasap — +90 533 855 5397

Lapta

• Lapta Kasap

Famagusta

• Mehmet Güder Kasap — +90 533 852 2299
• Çanakkale Et Pazarı
• Saray Kasap
• Butcher of Mağusa — +90 533 886 8484
• Mertel Kasap — +90 392 365 6364

Iskele

• Ziyafet — +90 533 872 2222
• Orçun Kasap — +90 392 371 3530
• Evrensel Et — +90 533 832 16 97

Güzelyurt

• Kırmızı Gül Et Pazarı

Tips for choosing and storing meat

• Color and smell: fresh meat has an even color without gray spots and a neutral smell.
• Marbling: thin streaks of fat make the meat juicy after cooking.
• Storage: in the refrigerator at +1…+4 °C for no more than 2–3 days.
• Freezing: allowed once, preferably vacuum-sealed.
• Use: for kebab — neck and shoulder, for minced meat — shoulder and brisket, for steaks — tenderloin.

Frequently asked questions

Is pork sold in Northern Cyprus?
Yes, but not everywhere. Fresh pork can be found in the Şah supermarket, Orçun Kasap, and «Three Bears», and you can also check availability with butchers by phone. Frozen pork is sold in almost every large store. More details — in the article Where to Buy Pork in Northern Cyprus.

Can you buy meat on weekends?
Most butcher shops are open on weekends too, but on Sundays they often have shorter hours.

What are the prices in butcher shops?
Some items are cheaper than in stores, others are about the same. Approximate prices as of the end of 2025 are as follows: