Food
and Drink in AYT
Turkish Cuisine ranks among the best in the world alongside French
and Cantonese.
The vast Ottoman Empire which stretched from the gates of Vienna to
the S.tip of the Arabian peninsula lent Turkish cuisine its richness
and diversity. A few words here just to give you an idea...
Meze
Turkish people traditionally begin their dinner with meze (similar
to antipasti or tapas) such as vegetables either stuffed or prepared
in olive oil, spicy salsas, yoghurts and dips which are mopped up with
crusty Turkish baguettes, deep fried seafood and the list goes on.
Some people find that a selection of meze is plenty for their main
meal.
Main
Meals
The Turks are famous for their spicy kebabs of which
there are a great many varieties. Fresh fish such as red
mullet, sea bass or bream tends to be served simply either
grilled or pan-fried. Earth-baked leg of lamb melts in
the mouth and the various meat stews and casseroles will
leave you asking for more.
Desserts & Partries
Wafer-thin pastry soaked in syrup
and layered with ground pistachio
nuts is the famous Turkish sweetmeat
not
to miss. Deep fried dough balls in syrup (lokma) and Turkish
style rice pudding (sütlaç) are all samples of desserts
available in most any Turkish restaurant. Many Turks however
stick to a platter of sliced fresh fruits and berries after
their meal. Fruit in Turkey really does taste better!
Drinks ...
Raki is the national alcoholic drink. Everyone drinks it.
It has a strong taste of aniseed and when mixed with water
takes on a milky
hue. Turkish beers and lagers are excellent as are the wines on offer
which come mainly from the vineyards around Ankara and Tekirdağ by
the sea of Marmara.
The big soft drinks companies (Pepsi Co. and Coca-Cola) all produce
in Turkey. Fruit juice is widely available. Also try ayran which is
made up of plain yoghurt whisked in with spring water and a pinch of
salt. It is surprisingly refreshing on a hot summer's day.
Wining & Dining in Antalya
Whether you are looking for a traditional Turkish restaurant, an Italian
Bistro, a pub, bar or cafe Antalya can come up with something to fit
the bill. The city is roughly divided into sections which have their
own atmosphere and their own cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants.
Kaleiçi
(old
town within the Roman city walls) has its own unique
blend of bars which cater to the young crowd. Further
down you will find the Yat Limanı (yacht habour) which
lives up to its name with up-market fish restaurants,
bars and clubs to dance the night away. The area of Işıklar
is packed with stylish yet relaxed European-style cafes,
bars and bistros frequented mostly by locals. For a taste
of a typical Antalyan fish house where the food is simple
but tasty even if the surroundings are somewhat primitive
go no further than the Halk Pazarı or Peoples Market.
Amongst the clatter and noise and smells of the sea you
will have a genuine Turkish experience.
And
after meal, Turkish coffee…
Afiyet olsun
Arapkadayıfı,
Tahinli Piyaz, Antalya
Convention and Visitor Bureau-Antalya TurkeyUlak Çorbası,
Şakşuka and Hibeş
the best knowladge taste of
ANTALYA ...
| Döner
Kebap |
: |
Lamb
grilled on a revolving spit. |
| Şiş
Köfte |
: |
Grilled
meatballs. |
| Dolma |
: |
Stuffed
vegetables. |
| Sarma |
: |
Dish
made of rice and meat, wrapped in grapeleaves |
| Çerkez
Tavuğu |
: |
Ground
chicken with bread crumbs, walnuts and red pepper
sauce. |
| Imambayildi |
: |
Dish
prepared with eggplant and olive oil. |
| Manti |
: |
Prepared
with dough, ground meat and yogurt. |
| Içli
Köfte |
: |
Made
of ground meat and pounded wheat. |
| Börek |
: |
Flaky
pastry with thin layers of cheese or other filling |
| Çig
Köfte |
: |
Spicy
raw meatballs. |
| Helva |
: |
A
sweet prepared in many varieties with sesame oil,
various cereals, sugar syrup or honey. |
| Aşure |
: |
Sweet
dish made of sugar, cereals and raisins. |
| Baklava |
: |
Flaky
pastry stuffed with nuts in syrup |
| Lokum (Turkishdelight) |
: |
A
soft, chewy and sweetish confection. |
| Ayran |
: |
Made
of water and yogurt |
Raki
|
: |
The
indispensable alcoholic drink of pleasant dinners. |
The
Best Restaurant of ANTALYA...
|
Restaurant
Name
|
Telephone
|
Cuisine
|
Food
Type
|
Style
|
Activity
|
| Stella'
s Bistro |
+90
242 2433931 |
European
Cuisine with Italian influence |
Steaks,
Chicken, Pasta & Pizza |
Rustic
Farmhouse |
|
| Marina
Restaurant |
+90
242 2472745 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Ottoman |
|
| Ship
Inn |
+90
242
2591299 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Contemporary |
Live
music |
| Yengeç
Fish Restaurant |
+90
242
3241575 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
|
| Club
29 |
+90
242
2416260 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Contemporary |
Disco & Night
Club |
| Deniz
Restaurant |
+90
242
3218778 |
Turkish
Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
Live
music |
| Gizli
Bahçe |
+90
242
2448010 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Ottoman |
Live
music |
| Tekeli
Konakları |
+90
242
2445465 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
Live
music |
| Yedi
Mehmet |
+90
242
2385202 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Contemporary |
|
| Hasanağa
Restaurant |
+90
242
2471313 |
Turkish
Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
Live
music |
| Villa
Perla |
+90
242
2489793 |
Turkish
Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
|
| Kral
Sofrası |
+90
242
2412198 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Ottoman |
|
| Antalya
Balıkevi |
+90
242
3231824 |
Turkish
and International Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Ottoman |
|
| Hunny
Restaurant Ocakbaşı |
+90
242
3210404 |
Turkish
Cuisine |
Meat |
Traditional |
|
| Hunny
Restaurant Cafe Bistro |
+90
242
3210404 |
International
Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Contemporary |
Latin
Music |
| Alp
Paşa |
+90
242
2475676 |
Turkish
and French Cuisine |
Fish
and meat |
Traditional |
|
| Turquaz
Restaurant |
+90
242
3213930 |
International
Cuisine, |
Fish
and meat |
Contemporary |
Live
music |
| Melissa's
Restaurant |
+90
242
2385235 |
International
Cuisine |
Steaks & Chicken |
Smart
contemporary |
|
