Dishes you should try in Kemalpaşa: Hamsili Pilav (anchovy pilaf), Muhlama (Kuymak), Laz Böreği and Karalahana Çorbası (collard green soup). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kemalpaşa is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Kemalpaşa
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Hamsili Pilav (anchovy pilaf)
This oven dish, in which anchovies wrap a rice pilaf, is one of the emblems of Eastern Black Sea cuisine.
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Muhlama (Kuymak)
Made with cornmeal, butter and cheese, muhlama with its stretchy consistency is the star of breakfasts.
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Laz Böreği
Laz böreği, filled with muhallebi and soaked in syrup, is the best-known dessert of the region.
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Karalahana Çorbası (collard green soup)
A filling soup made with collard greens, cornmeal and beans.
Dishes from Artvin Cuisine
What to eat in Artvin →These dishes are known throughout Artvin province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Hopa Hamsili Ekmek (anchovy cornbread)
Hopa bread made with cornmeal and anchovies, with a registered geographical indication.
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Hopa Laz Böreği (custard-filled pastry)
A sweet börek made by placing custard between layers of yufka, with a registered geographical indication.
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Şavşat Ketesi (buttery filled pastry)
Şavşat ketesi, a buttery pastry with a filling.
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Borçka Demir Elması (Borçka iron apple)
A local apple with a registered geographical indication, firm in texture and long-lasting.
What to Buy in Kemalpaşa: Local Products
- Tea Tea is grown on the coastal slopes.
What Kemalpaşa Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Laz culture
Around Hopa and Kemalpaşa, Laz language and Laz culture continue to be lived.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Kemalpaşa?
Kemalpaşa is known for 4 local dishes, above all Hamsili Pilav (anchovy pilaf), Muhlama (Kuymak), Laz Böreği and Karalahana Çorbası (collard green soup). This oven dish, in which anchovies wrap a rice pilaf, is one of the emblems of Eastern Black Sea cuisine.
What is Kemalpaşa famous for?
Kemalpaşa is known for Hamsili Pilav (anchovy pilaf), Tea and Laz culture. Its best-known sights include Sarp Border Gate and Remains of Makriali Church.
What to buy in Kemalpaşa?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kemalpaşa include Tea.
Kemalpaşa Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Kemalpaşa 5 places to visit
- What to Eat in Artvin All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Artvin
- Artvin Central District 4 dishes Artvin Kuymağı, Laz Böreği and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves)
- Ardanuç 4 dishes Kuymak, Karalahana Soup and Corn Bread
- Arhavi 4 dishes Arhavi Kestane Balı (Arhavi chestnut honey), Kuymak (Muhlama) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves)
- Borçka 4 dishes Kuymak (cornmeal with butter and cheese), Karalahana Dolması (stuffed kale leaves) and Macahel Balı ile Kaymak (honey with kaymak)
- Hopa 3 dishes Hamsi Tava (pan-fried anchovies), Kuymak and Karalahana Çorbası (collard green soup)
- Murgul 3 dishes Kuymak, Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
- Şavşat 4 dishes Kuymak, Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
- Yusufeli 4 dishes Kuymak (cornmeal and cheese dish), Alabalık Izgara (grilled trout) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed kale leaves)