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Guides to döner, Turkish street food, and eating in the East Village.

Döner & Turkish Food 101

A döner combo bowl from Baba Döner NYC — hand-carved meat over rice with vegetables and sauce
Types of Döner: Pita, Plate, or Bowl? Döner comes three ways — pita, plate, or bowl. Here's what each is and which to order, from Baba Döner NYC in the East Village.
A classic Turkish döner pita from Baba Döner NYC — hand-carved meat, vegetables, and sauce in fresh bread
Döner vs Shawarma vs Gyro: What's the Difference? Döner, shawarma, and gyro all cook on a vertical spit, but they come from three cuisines. Here's how Turkish döner differs from shawarma and gyro.
Döner meat stacked on a vertical spit, flame-roasted at Baba Döner NYC in the East Village
What Is Döner Kebab? Döner kebab is seasoned meat stacked on a vertical spit, slow-roasted, and shaved to order. Here's how it's made and how it differs from shawarma and gyro.

East Village Eats

A fresh chicken döner pita from Baba Döner NYC — fast, filling Turkish food near NYU in the East Village
Best Turkish Food Near NYU Turkish food near NYU? Baba Döner NYC in the East Village — halal, hand-carved döner, open daily 11–11, a short walk east of Washington Square.
A hand-carved döner wrap from Baba Döner NYC — late-night food on Avenue A in the East Village
Where to Eat Late-Night in the East Village The East Village stays hungry past 10 PM. Here's how to find late-night food on Avenue A — and where to grab hand-carved döner until 11.