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Antalya, Turkey

Top food to try in Antalya

6 dishes to eat in Antalya, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Piyaz

Piyaz
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Antalya's own version — white beans with tahini, unlike the vinegar-dressed piyaz elsewhere.

2. Şiş köfte and kebap

Şiş köfte and kebap
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Charcoal grills across the old town, with a proper ocakbaşı worth seeking out.

3. Hibeş

Hibeş
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A tahini and cumin dip specific to Antalya, eaten with bread.

4. Tandır kebabı

Tandır kebabı
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Lamb cooked in a sealed pit oven, a Sunday and celebration dish.

5. Citrus and pomegranate

Citrus and pomegranate
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The region grows both in quantity; juice is pressed at every corner.

6. Künefe

Künefe
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Cheese under shredded pastry in syrup, served hot with kaymak.

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