What traditional Turkish dishes should I try at restaurants in Antalya?
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TL;DR
Start with lahmacun and ayran, kokoreç in bread, and fresh local fish or seafood. İskender kebab is more divisive, so choose it if you enjoy meat served with tomato-butter sauce.
Try lahmacun, a thin Turkish flatbread with a minced-meat topping, paired with ayran. It is a quick local alternative to burgers and other international fast food.
For adventurous eaters, order kokoreç in a bread roll. This popular Turkish street-food sandwich has a seasoned offal filling and is designed as an easy grab-and-go meal.
İskender kebab is a famous Turkish dish, but its rich saucy style is not for everyone. If you prefer simply cooked meat or fish, choose another item instead.
Seafood fans can focus on fish, shrimp, and mussels at restaurants. Fresh fish is especially worth choosing if you want a local-style meal rather than minced-meat dishes.