Turkish cuisine; In terms of both its taste and nutrition, it has gained appreciation in other geographies as well as Anatolia, and has become one of the leading culinary cultures of the world. Therefore, we can talk about dozens of flavors originating from these lands and spreading their fame around the world. You can find the most remarkable ones in our list of the most famous Turkish dishes.

1. Doner Kebab

Doner is one of the most well-known dishes in the world, and it is possible to find it wherever you go. Although many different types of kebab come to mind when the word "kebab" is mentioned, "doner" comes to mind first and foremost in the minds of foreigners.

In addition to the taste of doner kebab, which should be in the first place in the list of the most famous Turkish dishes, the way it is prepared is one of the details that attracts the attention of foreigners. The delicious smell of doner kebab, which is passed through a bottle and cooked by slowly turning in a vertical position, can be considered as another point that brings this flavor to the fore.

Baklava

Baklava is undoubtedly one of the first flavors that come to mind when it comes to Turkish cuisine. The king of sorbet desserts, baklava is a very popular recipe abroad as well as in our country.

For this reason, it is possible to taste baklava in many countries from Europe to Asia. On the other hand, of course, Turkey is the right address for baklava that is thinly opened, crowned with its sherbet in its full consistency, and flavored with pistachios.


Shish Kebab

Although there are varieties of shish kebab, which is a Turkish food classic, with both red meat and chicken, the version made with chicken is more commonly preferred abroad. In addition, with the effect of having a common history and close geographies, there are shish kebab recipes in Arab and Greek cuisine. However, Turkish style shish kebab differs from its counterparts with its sauces, rice and specially prepared pita.

Lahmacun

Lahmacun, which we can list among the famous Turkish dishes, is often referred to as "Turkish pizza" in foreign societies. Although it is similar to pizza in terms of its circular form, lahmacun, which has little to do with pizza in terms of its content and dough, is sometimes included in the menu of restaurants abroad with the phrase "pide".

Lahmacun, which has a unique eating ritual as it is served with minced meat, greens, lemon and spices, is one of our delightful delicacies that impresses everyone who tastes it with its crispy dough and flavor.

Iskender kebab

Iskender Kebap, named after a butcher from Bursa; one of our traditional delicacies served with pita bread, thinly sliced meat, tomato sauce, butter and yogurt. Iskender Kebap, which is also appreciated by foreigners visiting our country, is definitely on the menu of many Turkish restaurants as it is highly demanded abroad.

Olive Oil Wrap

Leaf wrap with olive oil, which is a recipe for thousands of years, conquers the hearts of every taste with its flavor. Stuffed leaves with olive oil, which is prepared by wrapping the stuffing, which is prepared with vine leaves and rice, spices and onions, between the leaves of the vine, is another Turkish dish that has spread around the world.


Meatball

Although almost every region in Turkey has its own type of meatballs, in general, each of them is covered under the umbrella of "meatballs" in the world. Like other kebab varieties, it is possible to see meatballs served with greens, rice and pita under the name "Turkish meatball" in restaurants of foreign countries.

Kunefe

Kunefe, one of the most special tastes of Southeastern Anatolian cuisine, is one of our tastes that goes beyond the borders of the country. Energizing the palate with its delicious string kadaifi, special cheese, pistachio decoration and thick syrup, künefe is generally preferred to make a perfect finale after tasting delicious Turkish dishes.

Manti

Another famous recipe for ravioli is ravioli, which is ready to serve by boiling small pieces of dough filled with spicy and meaty stuffing, then adding yoghurt and special sauce on it. Although it is similar to the Italian "ravioli" recipe, differentiating with its original presentation, ravioli is one of the most demanded flavors in many parts of the world.

Kumpir

Kumpir, which is a very popular street delicacy in Turkey, also attracts attention from foreigners. For this reason, the most distinctive and most interesting feature of the kumpir, which we want to list among the famous Turkish dishes, is that it is served by adding different garnishes according to taste.