🇹🇷 Turkey
Cuisine of Turkey
Turkish cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that blends Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Balkan influences. It is celebrated for its masterful use of fresh herbs, spices, and high-quality meats, as well as its variety of vegetable dishes, savory pastries, and sweet desserts. Turkish food reflects the country's geography and history, offering a vibrant array of flavors and textures that emphasize hospitality and sharing.
Signature Ingredients
Olive oilCuminPaprikaFresh parsleyYoghurt
Local Specialties
Simit
Sesame-covered bread ring
Beyaz peynir
White cheese
Lakerda
Cured bonito fish
Sunflower oil
Locally produced cooking oil
Midye dolma
Stuffed mussels
List of Michelin Star restaurants in Turkey
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Arkestra
Istanbul, Türkiye

Kitchen By Osman Sezener
Bodrum, Türkiye

Teruar Urla
Izmir, Türkiye

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OD Urla
Izmir, Türkiye

Maçakızı
Bodrum, Türkiye

Narımor
Izmir, Türkiye

Sankai by Nagaya
Istanbul, Türkiye

TURK FATİH TUTAK
Istanbul, Türkiye

Nicole
Istanbul, Türkiye

Mikla
Istanbul, Türkiye

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Neolokal
Istanbul, Türkiye

Araka
Istanbul, Türkiye

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Casa Lavanda
Istanbul, Türkiye

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Vino Locale
Izmir, Türkiye