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Dishes you should try in Develi: Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish) and Kayseri Mantısı. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Develi is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Develi

  • Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish)

    Cıvıklı, prepared with minced meat, onion and pepper, is one of Develi's distinctive flavours.

  • Kayseri Mantısı

    Small pieces of dough filled with minced meat, boiled and served with yoghurt and garlic sauce. Being prepared with fresh, natural ingredients makes this dish a healthy choice.

Dishes from Kayseri Cuisine

What to eat in Kayseri →

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

  • Kayseri Yağlaması (layered yufka with mince)

    A dish with a registered geographical indication, made with layers of yufka and minced meat.

  • Kayseri Nevzinesi (tahini and walnut dessert)

    A dessert with a registered geographical indication, made with tahini and walnuts.

  • Kayseri Fırın Ağzı Kebabı (oven-mouth kebab)

    A kebab with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kayseri Gül Baklavası (rose baklava)

    A baklava with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Develi: Local Products

  • Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish) Develi Cıvıklısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 March 2009 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 110). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Develi Municipality.
  • Develi Gaceri Develi Gaceri was registered as a protected geographical indication on 22 June 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1155). Product group: other products. Registered by: Develi Municipality and Kayseri University.

What Develi Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Sultan Sazlığı Nature Heritage

    Sultan Sazlığı is one of Türkiye's most important bird paradises. It is an important destination for international birdwatchers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Develi?

Develi is known for 2 local dishes, above all Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish) and Kayseri Mantısı. Cıvıklı, prepared with minced meat, onion and pepper, is one of Develi's distinctive flavours.

What is Develi famous for?

Develi is known for Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish) and Sultan Sazlığı Nature Heritage. Its best-known sights include Sultan Sazlığı Bird Paradise and Southern Slope of Mount Erciyes.

What to buy in Develi?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Develi include Develi Cıvıklısı (minced meat and pepper dish) and Develi Gaceri.

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