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Main course
Meat
Laba Dolması
LAH-bah dol-MAH-suh
Lamb neck stuffed with a rice and spice mixture.
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Main course
Meat
Kebab
Kebap
keh-bahp
Grilled meat dish, often served with bread or rice.
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Starter
Meat
Lamb Testicles Liver
Koç Yumurtası Ciğeri
Kohch yoo-moor-TAHS-uh djih-EHR-ih
Fried lamb testicles served with spices and herbs
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Drink
Vegan
Turkish Coffee
Türk Kahvesi
turk KAH-veh-se
Finely ground coffee brewed in a special pot, served unfiltered with foam on top.
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Vegetarian
Girit Kabağı Dolması
Stuffed Squash
gee-REET kah-BAH-guh DOHL-mah-suh
Stuffed squash filled with rice, herbs, and spices
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Street food
Fish & Seafood
Mackerel Sandwich
Balık Ekmek
bah-LUHK ek-MEK
Sandwich filled with grilled mackerel, often served with vegetables
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Dessert
Vegetarian
Burnt Ice Cream
Yanık Dondurma
yah-NIK DON-dur-mah
Unique ice cream with a smoky burnt flavor, a specialty of Antalya.
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Main course
Meat
Lamb Tandir
Kuzu Tandır
KOO-zoo tan-deer
Slow-cooked lamb, tenderized over hours in a tandoor-style oven.
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Snack
Vegetarian
Börek
BUH-rehk
Layered pastries filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
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Main course
Meat
Manti
Mantı
MAHN-tuh
Tiny dumplings filled with spiced meat, often served with yogurt.