Where to eat
Where to eat in Gaziantep
The food guide to Gaziantep — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Gaziantep are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Gaziantep
This is the pilgrimage: Antep baklava (pistachio, the 40-layer standard), katmer (the breakfast pastry with kaymak), ali nazik (lamb over smoked eggplant), beyran (the spicy morning soup), and the kebab varieties — küşleme, simit kebabı. The UNESCO City of Gastronomy title (2015) was earned.
Where the locals eat
The baklava houses around the bazaar (the famous names queue at holidays); the kebab rows of the old city; the breakfast spots for katmer and beyran.
The iconic orders
Iconic: pistachio baklava warm from the tray; katmer for breakfast; ali nazik at a classic ocakbaşı.
Common questions
What is Gaziantep famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Gaziantep?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Gaziantep?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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