Antalya's local dishes are quite rich and reflect the fresh, healthy, and delicious characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine. By trying these local dishes, you can explore the rich culinary culture of the region. Let's discover what they are together.

Antalya Piyazı: Antalya piyaz is a special type of piyaz made with tahini. It is prepared with beans, onion, tomato, parsley, and boiled eggs.

Aksu Köftesi: A dish specific to the Aksu district. This köfte, prepared with the special spices of the region, is one of the delicious and unique dishes of Antalya cuisine. It contains minced beef and lamb, garlic, onion, and parsley. Its taste reaches its peak when paired with piyaz.

Hibeş: A type of appetizer made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and red pepper. It is consumed by spreading on bread.

Girit Kabağı Dolması: Zucchini is hollowed out and filled with rice, minced meat, onion, tomato, and spices, then cooked in olive oil.

Toros Salatası: A refreshing salad made with fresh greens, feta cheese, olives, onion, tomato, and olive oil.

Enginarlı Girit Kebabı: A delicious and healthy dish made with artichokes, lamb, and fresh spices.

Hibeş Kabağı: Zucchini slices marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, making a light and tasty appetizer.

Alanya Bohçası: A type of pastry filled with cheese, parsley, and spices, then fried.

Yörük Kebabı: A kebab made with lamb, tomato, pepper, and onion.

Apart from these, other local dishes unique to Antalya include:

Domates civesi, Arap Kadayıfı, Kömbe, Sütlü Bulgur, Antalya Usulü Kabak Tatlısı, Balık Ekşilemesi, Ekşi Tarhana, Turunç Reçeli, Kabuklu, Hülüklü Çorba, and many other delicacies we haven't mentioned. Although local flavors may be known by different names depending on the region, they are generally as described.

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