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 stores.

• Why You Should Buy Meat from Butchers
• Butcher Shops in Northern Cyprus
• Tips for Selecting and Storing Meat
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why You Should Buy Meat from Butchers

Meat can be purchased at large supermarkets — Şah, Macro, Kiler, Ileli, Erülkü, and others. However, most locals prefer specialized butcher shops.

• Quality and Freshness — meat comes directly from local farmers and is cut on-site.
• Wide Selection — different cuts, offal, minced meat with the desired fat content.
• Personalized Service — meat can be sliced, 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

İskele

• Ziyafet — +90 533 872 2222
• Orçun Kasap — +90 392 371 3530

Güzelyurt

• Kırmızı Gül Et Pazarı

Tips for Selecting and Storing Meat

• Color and Smell: fresh meat has an even color without gray spots and a neutral smell.
• Marbling: fine fat streaks make the meat juicy after cooking.
• Storage: in the fridge at +1…+4 °C for no more than 2–3 days.
• Freezing: allowed once, preferably vacuum-sealed.
• Purpose: for barbecue — 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 at the supermarkets Şah, 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 meat be bought on weekends?
Most butcher shops operate on weekends, but Sundays often have reduced hours.

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