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Dishes you should try in Buldan: Buldan Kebabı (Buldan kebab), Höşmerim (sweet cheese dessert), Gözleme (filled flatbread) and Patlıcanlı Güveç (aubergine casserole). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Buldan is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Buldan

  • Buldan Kebabı (Buldan kebab)

    Made by preparing lamb with special spices and cooking it over a wood fire. It is served in Buldan's traditional restaurants.

  • Höşmerim (sweet cheese dessert)

    A traditional dessert made by mixing curd cheese (lor) with flour and sugar and cooking it in a pan. It is also widely made in Buldan.

  • Gözleme (filled flatbread)

    Thinly rolled yufka is filled with cheese or herbs and cooked on a griddle (sac). Fresh gözleme can be found at Buldan's markets.

  • Patlıcanlı Güveç (aubergine casserole)

    A casserole made with aubergine in Buldan cuisine, adding to the variety of local flavours.

  • Kuru Patlıcan Dolması (dried aubergine dolma)

    A local dish from the Buldan region, made with aubergine in the form of a dry dolma.

Dishes from Denizli Cuisine

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

  • Tavas Baklavası

    Baklava with a registered geographical indication.

  • Tavas Yanık Koyun Yoğurdu (Tavas sheep's yoghurt)

    Sheep's-milk yoghurt with a registered geographical indication.

  • Denizli Leblebisi (Denizli roasted chickpeas)

    Roasted chickpeas (leblebi) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Honaz Kirazı (Honaz cherries)

    Cherries with a registered geographical indication.

  • Acıpayam Kavunu (Acıpayam melons)

    Melons with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Buldan: Local Products

  • Buldan Bezi (Buldan cloth) Buldan Bezi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 14 March 2016 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 194). Product group: textiles. Registered by: Buldan Chamber of Commerce.
  • Buldan Chestnut Buldan Kestanesi was registered as a protected designation of origin on 20 November 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 602). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Buldan Chamber of Agriculture.

What Buldan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Weaving Tradition

    The weaving tradition in Buldan has continued for centuries. In the Ottoman period, Buldan wove fabric for the palace, and today it is known for its handmade peştamals (fouta towels) and towels.

  • Historic Bazaar Culture

    Shops selling traditional woven products are found in Buldan's historic bazaar. The bazaar remains the centre of the district's commercial and social life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Buldan?

Buldan is known for 5 local dishes, above all Buldan Kebabı (Buldan kebab), Höşmerim (sweet cheese dessert), Gözleme (filled flatbread) and Patlıcanlı Güveç (aubergine casserole). Made by preparing lamb with special spices and cooking it over a wood fire. It is served in Buldan's traditional restaurants.

What is Buldan famous for?

Buldan is known for Buldan Kebabı (Buldan kebab), Buldan Bezi (Buldan cloth) and Weaving Tradition. Its best-known sights include Tripolis Ancient City and Sazak Dağı (Mount Sazak).

What to buy in Buldan?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Buldan include Buldan Bezi (Buldan cloth) and Buldan Chestnut.

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