10 Must-Try Turkish Foods That Will Change Your Life

Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great culinary traditions.

1. Kebabs


Turkey has over 100 varieties.

2. Baklava


Layers of phyllo dough, pistachio filling, and sweet syrup.

3. Turkish Breakfast


A lavish spread of cheeses, olives, tomatoes, eggs, honey, and fresh bread.

4. Lahmacun


Thin flatbread topped with minced lamb.

5. Manti


Turkish dumplings with garlic yogurt.

6. Pide


Turkish pizza.

7. Balik Ekmek


Fresh grilled fish in crusty bread.

8. Cig Kofte


Spiced raw bulgur wrapped in lettuce.

9. Turkish Tea & Coffee


Turkish tea is a social ritual.

10. Kunefe


Hot, crispy shredded pastry filled with melted cheese.

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