Adana

Why go

Come to Adana to connect the city’s southern Anatolian setting with its food. The Seyhan and Çukurova plain give a clear sense of place, while Adana kebap offers a useful comparison with the milder, thicker Urfa version named elsewhere in the cuisine guide.

What to look for

• The Seyhan River runs through Adana.
• Çukurova is a broad, fertile plain in southern Turkey.
• Adana kebap is distinguished from Urfa kebap by its thinner skewer and hotter pepper.

Useful to know

• Use the riverside and a regional meal as the simplest introduction to the city.