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Food & Drink · 4 min read
✈️ Landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport? Authentic Turkish Food Is Just 5 Minutes Away!
Just 5 kilometers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, discover authentic Etli Ekmek, the world-famous Sivas Köftesi and traditional Anatolian flavors baked and grilled to perfection.
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Food & Drink · 10 min read
Simit: Türkiye’s Crispy, Sesame-Covered Street Food
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and completely covered in toasted sesame seeds… Discover simit, Türkiye’s favorite street food, and learn how locals eat it, where to find the freshest ones and what to order with it.
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Food & Drink · 10 min read
What Is Lahmacun? Türkiye’s Thin and Crispy Street-Food Favorite
Thin dough, spiced minced meat, fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon… Discover how lahmacun is prepared, the traditional way to eat it and what to know when ordering it in Türkiye.
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Food & Drink · 7 min read
Cağ Kebabı: Erzurum's Legendary Kebab Cooked Over a Wood Fire
Lamb meat cooked on a horizontal skewer over a wood fire, small "cağ" skewers, and its unique serving tradition… Discover Erzurum's famous Cağ Kebabı, how it is prepared, and what you need to know when ordering.
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
What Is Gözleme? Türkiye’s Traditional Griddle-Baked Flatbread
Thinly rolled dough, fillings ranging from cheese to potatoes and the aroma of a hot griddle—discover what gözleme is, which varieties to try and how to order it in Türkiye.
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Food & Drink · 9 min read
What Is Menemen? Türkiye’s Sizzling Breakfast Classic
Made with tomatoes, green peppers and eggs, menemen is one of Türkiye’s best-loved hot breakfast dishes. Should it contain onions? How do you eat it, and what should you know before ordering it in Türkiye?
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General · 9 min read
What Is a Traditional Turkish Breakfast? A Table Made for Sharing
A traditional Turkish breakfast is not one dish but a table full of small plates, warm bread, endless tea and unhurried conversation. Here is what to expect, what to try and how to enjoy it like a local.
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General · 2 min read
Kuru Fasulye: The Hidden King of Turkish Cuisine
More than a humble bean stew, kuru fasulye is Türkiye’s beloved comfort food—a heartwarming classic served with buttery rice, pickles, and generations of culinary tradition.
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General · 3 min read
Adana & Urfa Kebab: The Perfect Dance of Fire, Blade, and Meat
Discover two legendary Turkish kebabs shaped by fire, centuries-old craftsmanship, and the mighty zırh blade. One is bold and spicy; the other is mild, balanced, and rich in flavor.
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