In Izmir, travelers can always try the most popular dishes of Turkish cuisine. Locals are particularly fond of certain food. The city’s restaurants usually serve various pates as appetizers to their guests. Houmous and Tzatziki are the most popular among them. As a rule, pates are served with slices of toasted wheat bread. Before eating, the pates are usually spread onto the bread.
Fans of seafood will be pleasantly surprised by the choice of delicacies in local restaurants. They can always order fabulous fried fish and many different kinds of seafood. Some dishes are traditionally cooked on a grill. Foreign guests usually enjoy ordering grilled gilt-head bream that is usually served with various fresh vegetables and salads. Sütlü balık is a very interesting local specialty. This is the way locals call fish cooked in milk.
The majority of restaurants specializing in seafood are located not far from the waterfront. This part of the city is a great place to try squid rings deep fried in soft dough. Local people also like stuffed mussels and regularly eat this dish. Experienced foodies should wake up early and head to one of Izmir’s markets. Only at fish markets, it is possible to see a true variety of fish and shellfish harvested by local fishermen.
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