Main Dishes
Cold Yogurt Soup
Cool, creamy and refreshing — the ultimate summer yogurt soup. A light main dish where cucumber and dill meet in harmony.
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Main Dishes
Satisfying main dishes prepared with meat, poultry, and vegetables.
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Crispy Fried Chicken
Golden and crispy outside, juicy and flavourful inside — double-coated, buttermilk-marinated homestyle crispy chicken.
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Imam Bayıldı (Braised Aubergine)
A classic Turkish dish of aubergines stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes, slow-cooked in generous olive oil.
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Tarhana Soup
Anatolia's warming winter soup made from fermented grain and vegetable mix, finished with fragrant mint butter.
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Turkish Chickpea and Beef Stew (Etli Nohut)
A hearty Turkish stew of chickpeas and beef simmered in tomato paste — the most comforting winter main.
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Homemade Pizza
Crispy homemade pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh toppings — made entirely from scratch.
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Baked Meatballs with Potatoes
Homemade spiced meatballs and potatoes baked together in a tomato sauce — a hearty, no-fuss Turkish main dish.
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Green Beans in Olive Oil
Fresh green beans slow-cooked in olive oil with tomatoes and onions — a classic Turkish dish served warm or cold.
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Homemade Turkish Egg Noodles
Traditional Turkish homemade egg noodles rolled and cut by hand, served with butter, dried cheese and dried mint.
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Oven-Baked Chicken and Potatoes
A classic Turkish comfort food — seasoned chicken and sliced potatoes roasted together in the oven for a simple yet satisfying meal.
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Turkish Minced Meat Pide
Traditional Turkish flatbread topped with minced meat and baked in a hot oven.
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Crispy Lahmacun
A popular Turkish street food made with thin dough topped with minced meat, vegetables and herbs, baked until crispy.
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Adana Kebab
A famous spicy Turkish kebab made with minced meat and spices, grilled over charcoal fire on skewers, originating from Adana cuisine.
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Clay Pot Kebab
A traditional Cappadocian dish where beef and vegetables are slow-cooked inside a sealed clay pot, creating a rich and flavorful kebab.
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Eggplant & Beef Clay Pot
A traditional Turkish oven-baked dish made with tender beef, eggplant and vegetables slowly cooked together in a clay pot.
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Homemade Bean Stew
A classic Turkish comfort food made with tender beans cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, often with meat or olive oil.
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Stuffed Dried Peppers & Eggplants
A traditional Turkish dish of dried peppers and eggplants stuffed with a seasoned rice and minced meat filling, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce.
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Eggplant with Minced Meat
A traditional and hearty Turkish dish made with tender eggplants filled with seasoned minced meat and cooked with a rich tomato sauce.