Dishes you should try in Digor: Kars Kaşarı, Hangel (Kars-style dumplings) and Kaşar Cheese (Digor-based producer). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Digor is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Digor
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Kars Kaşarı
Kaşar cheese produced on the Digor plateaus is one of the quality varieties of Kars kaşar.
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Hangel (Kars-style dumplings)
Hangel, a type of mantı specific to Kars, is made by boiling large pieces of dough filled with minced meat. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.
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Kaşar Cheese (Digor-based producer)
The Kars Provincial Directorate of Trade's list of local product producers includes kaşar cheese among the product lines of a dairy business with a Digor address.
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.
What to Buy in Digor: Local Products
- Digor Kaşarı Kaşar cheese produced on Digor's high plateaus, made by traditional methods.
What Digor Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Bagratid Heritage
Digor was an important settlement during the Bagratid Kingdom. Its castle and church remains reflect the heritage of this period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Digor?
Digor is known for 3 local dishes, above all Kars Kaşarı, Hangel (Kars-style dumplings) and Kaşar Cheese (Digor-based producer). Kaşar cheese produced on the Digor plateaus is one of the quality varieties of Kars kaşar.
What is Digor famous for?
Digor is known for Kars Kaşarı, Digor Kaşarı and Bagratid Heritage. Its best-known sights include Digor Valley and Digor Castle.
What to buy in Digor?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Digor include Digor Kaşarı.
Digor 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
- Arpaçay 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Kaz Eti
- 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