Food & Drink
What to eat in Turkey beyond kebab, how breakfast works, and where tea and raki fit into an ordinary day.
Iftar and Ramadan Dining in Turkey
How Turkish restaurants and bakeries run during Ramadan: the sunset clock, set iftar menus, the bread queues, and what appears only in that month.
Turkish Food: 25 Dishes You Have to Try
A guide to Turkish food for American travelers: 25 essential dishes to try, from kebabs and meze to Turkish breakfast and baklava — what they are and where to find them.
Turkish Street Food Guide
A guide to Turkish street food for American travelers: the essential cheap eats from simit and balık ekmek to döner and midye dolma — what they are, where to find them, and what they cost.
Turkish Breakfast (Kahvalti): What to Expect
A guide to the Turkish breakfast (kahvaltı) for American travelers: what's on the spread, how it works, what to order, and where to find the best breakfast in Turkey.
Turkish Tea, Coffee & Raki: A Drinks Guide
A guide to drinks in Turkey for American travelers: Turkish tea and coffee culture, the anise spirit rakı, ayran, and what to know about drinking — alcoholic and not — in Turkey.
Is Turkey Good for Vegetarians? A Dietary Guide
A dietary guide to Turkey for vegetarians and vegans: how vegetarian-friendly Turkey is, the best meat-free dishes, useful phrases, and tips for navigating menus as an American traveler.