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No dish is officially crowned in Turkey, yet kebap comes closest — the great family of grilled meats at the heart of Anatolian cooking. Begin with our Şiş Kebab recipe and work through 141 authentic Turkish recipes.

The Most Famous Turkish Dishes

  1. Kebap

    Fire up the grill and discover Şiş Kebab, the smoky, succulent skewers that crown the Turkish table. Tender cubes of meat are bathed in a fragrant marinade of paprika, cumin and …

  2. Menemen

    Say hello to Menemen, the soft, savoury scramble that crowns the Turkish breakfast table! This comforting pan of eggs is folded through with juicy tomatoes and sweet green peppers, …

  3. Baklava

    Discover Pistachio Baklava, one of Turkey's most celebrated sweets! Wafer-thin layers of pastry are filled with finely chopped pistachios and soaked in a fragrant, golden syrup. …

  4. Simit

    Discover Simit, one of Turkey's most beloved baked treats! This crisp sesame ring is a familiar sight on street corners and breakfast tables across the country, prized for its …

  5. Mantı

    Meet Manti, the little filled parcels that sit at the very heart of Turkish home cooking. These dainty pockets of dough are stuffed with spiced minced meat and baked until golden …

  6. Baklava

    Few sweets capture the spirit of Turkey quite like Baklava — glistening layers of paper-thin pastry packed with crushed nuts and bathed in fragrant honey syrup. This celebrated …

What is the national dish of Turkey?

Turkey has no single official national dish, but kebap is the one most often given that title — the great family of grilled meats at the heart of Anatolian cooking. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 140 more authentic Turkish recipes.

What food is Turkey famous for?

Beyond kebap, Turkey is famous for dishes like Menemen, Baklava and Simit. This page collects 141 authentic Turkish recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.