Turkish meze are the perfect way to start a meal — a table full of small dishes to share. Here are the best mezes to order in Cappadocia.
What is Meze?
Meze (from the Persian "taste") are small shared dishes served at the start of a meal, similar to Spanish tapas or Greek mezedes. A good meze selection is a meal in itself — at proper restaurants, you can easily fill up without ordering a main.
Must-Order Mezes
Haydari: Thick strained yogurt with garlic and dill. Patlıcan ezmesi: Smoky roasted eggplant dip. Acılı ezme: Spicy tomato and pepper salsa. Muhammara: Roasted red pepper and walnut spread. Dolma: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and currants. Cacık: Cucumber-yogurt with mint and garlic. Kısır: Fine bulgur salad with tomato, pomegranate molasses, and herbs.
Where to Get the Best Meze
Dimrit Restaurant (Ürgüp), Ziggy's (Ürgüp), and Seten (Göreme) all serve outstanding meze selections.
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Sarah Johnson
