Why go
The cuisine guide links Gaziantep with kebabs, meze and sweets such as baklava, şöbiyet, kadayıf and künefe. Try several forms rather than treating the city as a single-dish stop. Its longer history is present in the name Gaziantep, which commemorates resistance during the Turkish War of Independence.
What to look for
- Antep remains an informal name for Gaziantep.
- The city is associated with kebabs, meze and dough-based sweets.
- The name Gaziantep commemorates resistance during the Turkish War of Independence.
Useful to know
- Leave room for both a savory meal and a pastry comparison rather than choosing only one signature dish.