6Ferhat Döner
In a city with more than 75,000 Turkish residents, it is appropriate that delicious döners are to be had. Vienna’s döner offerings were raised to a new level with the 2022 opening of Ferhat. Proprietor Ferhat Yildirim believes a true döner kebab is about the beef and the bread, without sauces masking the inherent flavors. Their meat, for example, is sourced from a Styrian farmer.
After you order, an employee will shave paper-thin slices of crispy and juicy flesh off the rotisserie with a giant sword-like knife, and toss them onto a thin flatbread (lavash) just come off an open oven. Dürüms (wraps), sandwiches, and platters are all available. Expect a line at all times. Ferhat is located in the heart of Vienna's multiethnic District 10 – the lively Viktor Adler Market is just around the corner and also worth visiting.
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