Sebzeli Döner is one of the most popular dishes in Bodrum. The dish contains meat roasted on skewers and served together with seasonal vegetables and various sauces. Tourists will find this popular dish not only in numerous restaurants in the city but also in food carts on the streets. Experienced foodies recommend eating this meat in Şirin Döner bistro that specializes in cooking delicious and ever-popular Sebzeli Döner. Kabak Çiçeği Dolması or stuffed zucchini flowers is, without a doubt, one of the most unusual dishes that travelers will find in local restaurants. The flowers can be stuffed with various ingredients including meat and vegetables. As a rule, the flowers are stuffed, then soaked in a soft dough, and deep fried. The ready dish looks incredibly interesting and unusual. Travelers will hardly find Kabak Çiçeği Dolması in other countries of the world.
During a stroll in markets and shops of Bodrum, don’t forget to search for the mandarin locum that is called Mandalina Lokum. It is one of the most popular varieties of national sweets. This locum is made of exclusively local mandarins. The original dessert tastes simply fabulous. Çıngıloğlu is one of the most famous shops that sell this locum. Besides the famous dessert, visitors will find other interesting local specialties there. For example, Bergamot Reçeli or the bergamot jam is also one of the most popular specialties that travelers enjoy buying in Bodrum. Small jars with the jam are sold in many shops of the city.
Having enjoyed local sweets, it is high time to pay attention to the popular meat dishes of the region. Travelers seeking local specialties should try Çökertme Kebab that is cooked from best beef. Virtually any local restaurant specializing in the regional cuisine offers this delicious dish. As a rule, Çökertme Kebab is served together with yogurt.
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