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Turkish cuisine is one of the richest and most diverse in the world, blending influences from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus. It features a variety of meats (especially lamb and chicken), vegetables, grains, yogurt, and spices.

Popular dishes include:

• Kebabs – grilled or skewered meats

• Börek – pastries made with thin dough and various fillings

• Dolma – stuffed grape leaves or vegetables

• Meze – small appetizers served before the main course

• Lahmacun – thin flatbread topped with minced meat

• Baklava and Turkish delight (lokum) – traditional sweets made with nuts and syrup

Turkish tea and coffee are essential parts of the culture.