Q: What are traditional Turkish desserts I should try?

Must-try Turkish desserts include künefe (shredded pastry with melted cheese and syrup), baklava (layered filo pastry with nuts and syrup), katmer (crispy filo with pistachio) and sütlaç (baked rice pudding). Many restaurants also serve güllaç , a rose-scented milk dessert traditionally enjoyed during festive seasons.

Question 1

What are the most popular dishes in Turkish cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Turkish cuisine is rich with flavour and variety. Popular dishes include kebabs such as adana and beyti, grilled meats like lamb shish, döner kebab, pide (Turkish flatbread with toppings) and mezze platters featuring hummus, baba ghanoush and more. Soups like mercimek çorbası (lentil soup) and hearty stews are also widely enjoyed.

Question 2

Are there vegetarian options in Turkish cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Turkish cuisine offers a variety of vegetarian-friendly options. Popular dishes include mücver (zucchini fritters), börek (pastry filled with cheese or spinach), lentil soup, stuffed vine leaves, grilled vegetables and various dips and salads like ezme and tabbouleh.

Question 3

Which Turkish restaurants in Dubai offer the best grills and kebabs?

Accepted Answer

For standout grills and kebabs, head to Günaydin in Souk Al Bahar, Sirali in Habtoor City or Bosporus, which has several busy locations across Dubai. Sultan Saray is also highly regarded for its traditional mixed grill platters and beyti kebab.

Question 4

What are traditional Turkish desserts I should try?

Accepted Answer

Must-try Turkish desserts include künefe (shredded pastry with melted cheese and syrup), baklava (layered filo pastry with nuts and syrup), katmer (crispy filo with pistachio) and sütlaç (baked rice pudding). Many restaurants also serve güllaç, a rose-scented milk dessert traditionally enjoyed during festive seasons.

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