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Dishes you should try in Seyhan: Adana Kebabı, Ciğer Şiş (liver skewers), Şırdan and Analı Kızlı Çorbası (Analı Kızlı soup). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Seyhan is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Seyhan

  • Adana Kebabı

    The emblematic kebab of the city, made by grilling minced lamb hand-pressed onto skewers over charcoal.

  • Ciğer Şiş (liver skewers)

    A classic of Adana mornings, found early in the day at open-fire grills.

  • Şırdan

    Lamb tripe stuffed with rice pilaf, the evening street food.

  • Analı Kızlı Çorbası (Analı Kızlı soup)

    A sour chickpea soup with içli köfte and bulgur balls.

  • Bici Bici

    A summer dessert made with ice, starch pudding and rose syrup.

Dishes from Adana Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Adana province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Şalgam Suyu (fermented turnip and carrot drink)

    A slightly sour drink made by fermenting black carrots and turnips in salted water; it comes in hot (acılı) and mild (acısız) versions. Adana şalgam has received a geographical indication not only in Türkiye but also from the European Union.

  • Oruk (İçli Köfte) (stuffed bulgur balls)

    Adana-style içli köfte, in which a thin bulgur dough is filled with a minced-meat stuffing and baked or fried.

  • Mumbar Dolması (stuffed intestines)

    A street food prepared by boiling and then frying intestines filled with a rice stuffing.

What to Buy in Seyhan: Local Products

  • Şalgam Suyu (fermented turnip juice) This traditional drink, produced by fermenting purple carrot, turnip and bulgur starter, is prepared in production facilities in Seyhan and distributed throughout Türkiye.
  • Yer Fıstığı (peanut) Grown on the fertile soils of the Çukurova plain, peanuts are an important part of Seyhan's agricultural production. They are sold roasted and raw.
  • Citrus Fruit Citrus production, mainly oranges, lemons and mandarins, is carried out intensively in the orchards of Seyhan's southern parts.

What Seyhan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Golden Cocoon Film Festival

    The International Adana Golden Cocoon Film Festival, held every year in Seyhan since 1969, is one of Türkiye's most established cinema events. With domestic and foreign films in competition, the festival has made Adana one of the focal points of the film world.

  • Ramazanoğulları Heritage

    Traces of the Ramazanoğulları Principality, which ruled Adana between the 14th and 16th centuries, still live on in Seyhan's historic fabric. Mansions, mosques and madrasas carry the cultural heritage of this period to the present day.

  • Adana Flavours Festival

    The International Adana Flavours Festival, held every year, takes place at central venues in Seyhan. During the festival, kebab competitions, local dish stalls and cooking workshops are organised.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Seyhan?

Seyhan is known for 5 local dishes, above all Adana Kebabı, Ciğer Şiş (liver skewers), Şırdan and Analı Kızlı Çorbası (Analı Kızlı soup). The emblematic kebab of the city, made by grilling minced lamb hand-pressed onto skewers over charcoal.

What is Seyhan famous for?

Seyhan is known for Adana Kebabı, Şalgam Suyu (fermented turnip juice) and Golden Cocoon Film Festival. Its best-known sights include Sabancı Central Mosque and Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami).

What to buy in Seyhan?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Seyhan include Şalgam Suyu (fermented turnip juice), Yer Fıstığı (peanut) and Citrus Fruit.

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