İzmir's Kemeraltı market and kebab hubs named top Turkish culinary spots

The Kemeraltı market in İzmir is highlighted for its range of local street foods, including the famed Kumrucu Apo sandwich, Şambalı sweets, Değer Söğüş cold meats, Yudumla ayran drinks, and the historic Turşucu Tahsin pickle shop. Visitors are advised to sample these specialties while exploring the historic bazaar.

Separate coverage identifies Turkey's kebab capitals: Adana for its signature Adana kebab served with grilled vegetables and lavaş, Gaziantep for a wide variety of kebabs such as patlıcan and küşleme, Şanlıurfa for the milder Urfa kebab paired with regional sides, and Bursa for the classic İskender kebab featuring thin döner meat, butter, tomato sauce, yogurt and pita. The pieces promote food tourism across these regions.