10 Must-Try Turkish Foods That Will Change Your Life

Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great culinary traditions.

1. Kebabs Turkey has over 100 varieties. Try Adana kebab, Iskender kebab, and sis kebab.

2. Baklava Layers of phyllo dough, pistachio filling, and sweet syrup. Gaziantep baklava is the gold standard.

3. Turkish Breakfast A lavish spread of cheeses, olives, tomatoes, eggs, honey, and fresh bread.

4. Lahmacun Thin flatbread topped with minced lamb, herbs, and spices.

5. Manti Turkish dumplings with garlic yogurt and paprika butter.

6. Pide Turkish pizza — boat-shaped flatbread with various toppings.

7. Balik Ekmek Fresh grilled fish in crusty bread — Istanbul's iconic street food.

8. Cig Kofte Spiced raw bulgur wrapped in lettuce with pomegranate molasses.

9. Turkish Tea & Coffee Turkish tea is a social ritual. Turkish coffee is UNESCO-recognized.

10. Kunefe Hot, crispy shredded pastry filled with melted cheese and sweet syrup.