Food and Eating out in Turkey
Whether you are looking to dine on the balcony of your property in Turkey or eat out in one of the many restaurants in the local towns and villages, the food and drink in Turkey is superb with something to suit every taste.
Turkish meals are famed for being like feasts. The rich plant and animal life combined with regional differentiation means there is an abundance of natural ingredients and a diversity of food types. As well as this, being located at the cross roads of the Far East and the Mediterranean have meant these influences have shaped the fine cuisine.
Food in Turkey comprises a delicious combination of well balanced foods with good quality ingredients. It is customary to eat a variety of small courses with the most renowned dishes being lamb or aubergine based. The shish kebab is a staple dish, being made up of pieces of lamb grilled on a skewer with a variety of herbs. Patlican Dolmasi is stuffed aubergines cooked with fresh onions, garlic and tomatoes to add flavour.
Typical drinks include Raki, made of anise, or locally produced wine. Raki is known locally as the lions drink, as you must be strong to drink it !!
For the less adventerous palate, eating out in Bodrum is generally a pleasure, with a very high standard of international restaurants that cater solely to tourists.
There are literally hundreds of restaurants in Bodrum, from the humble local snack bar and stall to McDonalds and pizzerias, as well as high quality seafood dining on the seafront. There is, of course, also a huge amount of traditional Turkish restaurants in town.
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