Ömer, founder of Authentic Foods
Ömer Authentic Foods

Ömer Authentic Foods

A plate of regional Ankara food set against a backdrop of the city

Ankara vs Istanbul: Turkey's Underrated Food City

Istanbul gets the food-tour spotlight, but Ankara food holds its own — strong local delicacies, fewer crowds and an authentic capital-city scene.

Ankara vs Istanbul: Turkey's Underrated Food City
A large Turkish breakfast spread with cheeses, olives, jams, eggs, bread and tea

The Ultimate Turkish Breakfast in Ankara

A proper Turkish breakfast in Ankara is a long, generous spread of cheeses, olives, menemen, simit and endless çay. Here is how locals do kahvaltı.

The Ultimate Turkish Breakfast in Ankara
A spread of Turkish dishes on a table in Ankara, including bread, cheeses and grilled meat

What to Eat in Ankara: A Local Food Lover's Guide

Wondering what to eat in Ankara? A lifelong local walks you through the must-try dishes — from Ankara tava to a long Turkish breakfast.

What to Eat in Ankara: A Local Food Lover's Guide
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