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Dishes you should try in Devrekani: Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı, Etli Ekmek, Mantı and Devrekani Banduma (Turkey Banduma). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Devrekani is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Devrekani

  • Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı

    Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 October 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 563). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Devrekani Municipality.

  • Etli Ekmek

    Minced meat is spread over thin dough and baked in a stone oven. An important part of local family tables, this dish is prepared using traditional recipes. Its preparation with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.

  • Mantı

    Small pieces of dough filled with minced meat are boiled and served with yoghurt and a sauce of melted butter.

  • Devrekani Banduma (Turkey Banduma)

    Known as Banduma in Daday and Devrekani, this dish consists of rolled sheets of yufka dipped in chicken or turkey broth and served.

Dishes from Kastamonu Cuisine

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

  • Taşköprü Kuyu Kebabı (pit-cooked lamb kebab)

    A lamb kebab cooked in an earthen pit, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kastamonu Tiridi (bread and broth dish)

    A tirit made with simit and meat broth, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Daday Etli Ekmeği (meat-topped flatbread)

    Etli ekmek with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kastamonu Çekme Helvası (pulled halva)

    Tel helva (thread halva) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kastamonu Pastırması

    Pastırma (cured beef) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Pınarbaşı Kara Çorba (black soup)

    A soup with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Devrekani: Local Products

  • Devrekani Turkey Banduma Devrekani Turkey Banduma was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 June 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 440). Product group: main dishes and soups. Registered by: Devrekani Municipality.
  • Devrekani Honey Flower honey obtained from the forest areas of Devrekani, known for its natural character.

What Devrekani Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Village Life Culture

    Devrekani is a district that maintains traditional Black Sea village life. This tradition is passed from generation to generation as an important element of the cultural identity of the local people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Devrekani?

Devrekani is known for 4 local dishes, above all Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı, Etli Ekmek, Mantı and Devrekani Banduma (Turkey Banduma). Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 October 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 563). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Devrekani Municipality.

What is Devrekani famous for?

Devrekani is known for Devrekani Cırık Tatlısı, Devrekani Turkey Banduma and Village Life Culture. Its best-known sights include Devrekani Stream Valley and Devrekani Castle.

What to buy in Devrekani?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Devrekani include Devrekani Turkey Banduma and Devrekani Honey.

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