In Hatay, the journey can begin before the main dish. Warm bread, oil, zahter, aubergine and pomegranate molasses can start a long conversation about the city. This table rewards tasting and sharing at an unhurried pace: each small dish adds meaning, while thoughtful choices provide more variety...
Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa and Mardin in southeastern Türkiye, together with Hatay on the eastern Mediterranean,
are celebrated for flavourful, inventive cooking and strong local food traditions.
This guide focuses on:
🍢 The best-known dishes in each destination.
🍽️ The types of restaurant to look...