Dishes you should try in Arpaçay: Kars Kaşarı and Kaz Eti. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Arpaçay is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Arpaçay
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Kars Kaşarı
Kaşar cheese produced on the plateaus of Arpaçay, one of the finer varieties of Kars kaşarı.
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Kaz Eti
Goose meat traditionally eaten in the winter months, cooked in an oven or tandır.
Dishes from Kars Cuisine
What to eat in Kars →These dishes are known throughout Kars province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Kars Kaz Eti (Kars goose meat)
Goose meat that is salted, dried and then cooked; it received a geographical indication in 2023.
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Kars Erişte Pilavı (noodle pilaf)
A pilaf served with goose meat, with a registered geographical indication.
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Kars Ketesi (flaky pastry)
A kete with a registered geographical indication.
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Hangel (Kars dumplings)
The Kars version of mantı, served with yoghurt and butter.
What to Buy in Arpaçay: Local Products
- Arpaçay Kaşarı Kaşar cheese produced on Arpaçay's high plateaus, made using traditional methods.
What Arpaçay Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Ani Civilisation Heritage
Arpaçay has historical importance because of its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient city of Ani. The region has been home to the Urartian, Bagratid and Seljuk civilisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Arpaçay?
Arpaçay is known for 2 local dishes, above all Kars Kaşarı and Kaz Eti. Kaşar cheese produced on the plateaus of Arpaçay, one of the finer varieties of Kars kaşarı.
What is Arpaçay famous for?
Arpaçay is known for Kars Kaşarı, Arpaçay Kaşarı and Ani Civilisation Heritage. Its best-known sights include Arpaçay River Valley and Ani Ruins (nearby).
What to buy in Arpaçay?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Arpaçay include Arpaçay Kaşarı.
Arpaçay Travel Guide
What to Eat in Other Districts of Kars
- Kars Central District 3 dishes Kars Kaşarı, Kaz Eti and Hangel
- Akyaka 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Digor 3 dishes Kars Kaşarı, Hangel (Kars-style dumplings) and Kaşar Cheese (Digor-based producer)
- Kağızman 4 dishes Kağızman Köftesi, Kars Kaşarı (Kars kaşar cheese) and Kağızman apricots
- Sarıkamış 3 dishes Sarıkamış Obsidian Stone, Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Selim 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Susuz 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel