Meat pie borek
This is a traditional Eastern pie made of thin phyllo dough, filled with juicy minced meat, spices, and onions. It is baked until golden brown and served hot as a main course or a hearty appetizer.
Chicken pilaf under a cape
This is a fragrant dish where tender pilaf with chicken and spices is baked under a crispy dough “cape.” Inside, there is juicy meat and fluffy rice, and on top, there is a golden crust that adds a special festive touch.
Simit – Turkish bagels
These are traditional Turkish bagels with a golden, crispy crust, generously sprinkled with sesame seeds. They have a soft center and a slightly sweet taste, and go well with cheese, olives, or tea.
Turkish eggs with yogurt
These are tender poached eggs served on creamy garlic yogurt and topped with a fragrant cream sauce with paprika or chili. The dish combines tenderness, spice, and freshness in every spoonful.
Turkish pickles
It is a colorful mixture of pickled vegetables, usually cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and peppers, fermented with garlic and spices. It has a refreshing, slightly sour taste and is served as an appetizer or accompaniment to main dishes.
Balyk ekmek – or fish in bread
This is a popular Turkish street food: fried or grilled fish fillet, usually mackerel, served in a soft bun with vegetables, onions, and lemon juice. A light, flavorful, and juicy dish, perfect for a quick lunch by the sea.
Goes well with cheese
This is Turkish boat-shaped bread baked with stringy cheese inside. It has crispy edges, a soft center, and a rich milky aroma, and is often served hot straight from the oven.
Goes well with lamb
This is a fragrant boat-shaped Turkish bread baked with juicy minced lamb, onions, tomatoes, and spices. It has crispy edges and a rich flavor with oriental notes.
Shrimp in spicy tomato sauce
This dish consists of succulent seafood stewed in a fragrant sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers, and spices. It has a rich flavor with a slight spiciness and is served hot with bread or rice.