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Dishes you should try in Tire: Tire Şiş Köfte (Tire skewered meatballs), Tire Köfte (Tire meatballs), Tire Pidesi and Tire Toast (Tire tostu). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Tire is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Tire

  • Tire Şiş Köfte (Tire skewered meatballs)

    Tire Şiş Köfte was registered as a protected geographical indication on 12 February 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 671). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Tire Chamber of Commerce.

  • Tire Köfte (Tire meatballs)

    Tire köftesi is kneaded with finely chopped onion and spices, then grilled. It is one of the best-known köfte varieties in Izmir.

  • Tire Pidesi

    Thin-dough Tire pide, baked in a stone oven in minced meat and cheese varieties.

  • Tire Toast (Tire tostu)

    Prepared with special sandwich bread and Tire sausage, Tire toast can be eaten in the toastmakers' street in the district.

  • Karadutlu Lor Dessert (lor cheese dessert with black mulberry)

    Jam made from Tire's famous black mulberries, poured over sweet lor cheese. This dessert is very light and delicious.

Dishes from Izmir Cuisine

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

  • İzmir Boyozu (Sephardic oil pastry)

    A breakfast pastry with an oily dough, inherited from Sephardic cuisine, with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Kumrusu (sausage and cheese sandwich)

    A sandwich made with sucuk, cheese and tomato, with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Gevreği (Izmir sesame ring)

    Izmir's version of the simit; it has a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Lokması (syrupy fried dough)

    A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Şambalisi (semolina syrup cake)

    A syrupy semolina dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Ödemiş Köftesi (Ödemiş meatballs)

    Meatballs with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Tire: Local Products

  • Tire Beledi Weaving (Tire traditional weaving) Tire Beledi Dokuması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 630). Product group: woven textiles. Registered by: Tire Chamber of Commerce.
  • Tire Keçe (Tire felt) Traditional felt-making in Tire is a craft kept alive for centuries. Felt rugs, bags and decorative products are made.

What Tire Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Ottoman Trading Heritage

    Tire was an important trading centre during the Ottoman period. Its historic hans and bazaars preserve that heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Tire?

Tire is known for 5 local dishes, above all Tire Şiş Köfte (Tire skewered meatballs), Tire Köfte (Tire meatballs), Tire Pidesi and Tire Toast (Tire tostu). Tire Şiş Köfte was registered as a protected geographical indication on 12 February 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 671). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Tire Chamber of Commerce.

What is Tire famous for?

Tire is known for Tire Şiş Köfte (Tire skewered meatballs), Tire Beledi Weaving (Tire traditional weaving) and Ottoman Trading Heritage. Its best-known sights include Tire Historic Bazaar and Hans and Tire Museum.

What to buy in Tire?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Tire include Tire Beledi Weaving (Tire traditional weaving) and Tire Keçe (Tire felt).

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