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Dishes you should try in Orhangazi: Göl Balığı (lake fish), Pideli Köfte (meatballs on pide bread) and Zeytin Ezmesi (olive paste). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Orhangazi is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Orhangazi

  • Göl Balığı (lake fish)

    Carp, roach and whitefish from İznik Lake are among Orhangazi's best-known dishes. They are served fresh in restaurants by the lakeside.

  • Pideli Köfte (meatballs on pide bread)

    Prepared by grilling meatballs, arranging them on pide bread, and serving them with a buttery tomato sauce and yoghurt.

  • Zeytin Ezmesi (olive paste)

    Prepared by crushing local olives and mixing them with spices and olive oil. It is an essential flavour at breakfast tables.

Dishes from Bursa Cuisine

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

  • İskender Kebap (döner on pide with butter and yoghurt)

    Developed by İskender Efendi in 1867, this is döner served on pide with butter, tomato sauce and yoghurt, registered as Bursa döner kebabı.

  • İnegöl Köfte (İnegöl grilled meatballs)

    Lightly spiced, grilled meatballs with a registered geographical indication.

  • Bursa Pideli Köfte (meatballs on pide)

    Registered meatballs served on pide with butter and yoghurt.

  • Bursa Kestane Şekeri (candied chestnuts)

    A confection with a registered geographical indication.

  • Mustafakemalpaşa Peynir Tatlısı (cheese dessert in syrup)

    A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Cantık (minced-meat pide)

    A registered Bursa pide with a minced-meat filling.

What to Buy in Orhangazi: Local Products

  • Orhangazi Gedelek Turşusu (Gedelek pickles) Orhangazi Gedelek Turşusu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 4 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 249). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables, and mushrooms. Registered by: Orhangazi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Olives and Olive Oil Orhangazi is one of Bursa's important olive-producing centres. Gemlik variety olives are widely grown in the area, and table olives and olive oil are produced.
  • Peaches Peaches grown on the Orhangazi plain are known for their juicy texture and sweet aroma. They are sold fresh in summer.

What Orhangazi Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • The Legacy of Orhan Gazi

    The district takes its name from Orhan Gazi, the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The historical link to the founding period of the Ottomans forms the basis of the district's identity.

  • Olive Growing Culture

    Olive growing in Orhangazi is a tradition that has continued for centuries. The olive harvest, carried out communally in the villages during the harvest season, is a social event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Orhangazi?

Orhangazi is known for 3 local dishes, above all Göl Balığı (lake fish), Pideli Köfte (meatballs on pide bread) and Zeytin Ezmesi (olive paste). Carp, roach and whitefish from İznik Lake are among Orhangazi's best-known dishes. They are served fresh in restaurants by the lakeside.

What is Orhangazi famous for?

Orhangazi is known for Göl Balığı (lake fish), Orhangazi Gedelek Turşusu (Gedelek pickles) and The Legacy of Orhan Gazi. Its best-known sights include İznik Lake Shore (Orhangazi Coast) and Orhangazi Castle.

What to buy in Orhangazi?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Orhangazi include Orhangazi Gedelek Turşusu (Gedelek pickles), Olives and Olive Oil and Peaches.

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