Category Food & Cuisine

Food is one of the best reasons to visit Turkey, and these guides show you how to eat well in every region. Start with our Turkish food guide to 30 dishes, then dig into Turkish tea, street food, vegetarian and vegan eating, and food trails built around regional specialities. For restaurant picks, see the best restaurants in Istanbul and our Antalya restaurant guide, as well as the culinary cities of Gaziantep and Hatay. Each guide tells you what to order and where to find it.

How Have International Cuisines Influenced Food In Turkey?

Discover the fascinating ways international cuisines have influenced the food in Turkey. From Ottoman Empire to European, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Central Asian, Asian, North African, and American flavors, Turkish cuisine is a vibrant fusion of flavors. Explore the rich history and diverse cultural influences that have shaped Turkey's culinary landscape.

How Have Historical Trade Routes Influenced Turkish Cuisine?

Discover how historical trade routes have shaped Turkish cuisine, blending flavors, techniques, and ingredients from the Silk Road, Spice Routes, Mediterranean, Arab-Islamic, Venetian, European Colonial, Russian-Turkish, and Indian Ocean routes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant fusion of cultures and civilizations that have influenced the delectable cuisine of Turkey.