Here is your native Turkish foodie and this is your guide about all of my favorite mezes. Dive into the world of meze with this flavorful guide, discover the rich descriptions of Turkish small plates, and decide what you will try during your trip to Turkey. Let your taste buds explore the vibrant array of flavors and textures in this culinary tradition!

This guide will offer you a list of my favorite places (mostly in the city center) to eat local foods and drinks, including: a bakery (where you can try Turkish pastries like simit), a breakfast place to have a perfect Turkish breakfast (with all the specialities including menemen, sucuk, and so on), a lunch place to try a must-try fish sandwich (now that you are in a coastal gem), a dessert shop to indulge in helva unique to the city, three other places to eat kebabs, döner, pide (Turkish pizza) chicken and meat skewers, and lastly an elegant mezze restaurant hidden in the city center. Not only will you be learning these places, but also you'll know exactly what to order. Afiyet olsun! Bon appétit!