Where East meets West in cuisine.
Spiced minced lamb kebab on skewers.
A selection of small appetizers including hummus, babaganoush, and various dips.
Stuffed grape leaves with rice, herbs and sometimes meat.
Layered pastry filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
Thin flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables and spices.
Small dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with yogurt sauce.
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
Circular bread covered in sesame seeds.
Spiced meatballs made from ground beef or lamb.
Boat-shaped flatbread with various toppings.
Stuffed eggplant with onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
Raw spiced beef or bulgur patties with herbs.
Lamb stew served on smoky eggplant puree.
Sliced döner kebab on bread with tomato sauce and yogurt.
Sweet layered pastry filled with nuts and soaked in syrup.
Grilled meat skewers with spices.
Juicy meatballs from Inegol region.
Sliced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
Stuffed flatbread with various fillings.
Vertical grilled lamb kebab from Erzurum.
Potato baked until soft and fluffy.
Sweet cheese pastry soaked in syrup.
Turkish delight, a sweet confection.
Bean salad with onions, parsley, and tahini.
Smoky eggplant dip with tahini and garlic.
Stew cooked in a clay pot with meat and vegetables.
Anise-flavored alcoholic drink, often served with meze.
A spread of various cheeses, olives, bread, and eggs.
A traditional Turkish soup made with red lentils, bulgur, and spices.
A ceremonial dish made with wheat and meat, often served at weddings.
Stuffed zucchini flowers with a rice and herb filling.
A fermented soup made from a mixture of yogurt, vegetables, and grains.
Rice pilaf with anchovies, herbs, and spices.
A meat and vegetable stew cooked in a sealed clay pot.
A vegetable dish made with eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes.
A bulgur salad with tomatoes, parsley, and pomegranate molasses.
A rice pilaf with chicken and nuts, baked in a pastry crust.
Traditional Turkish ice cream with a chewy texture.
A bread pudding soaked in syrup and topped with clotted cream.
