What to Eat in Akşehir: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Akşehir

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  Akşehir Peynir Baklavası

  Akşehir Peynir Baklavası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 20 December 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 978). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Akşehir Municipality.

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  Akşehir Tandır Kebabı

  Akşehir Tandır Kebabı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 20 November 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 596). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Akşehir Municipality.

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  Napolyon kirazı (Napoleon cherry)

  A cherry specific to the district, its aroma shaped by the microclimate between Akşehir and Eber Lakes.

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

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  Konya Etliekmek (meat-topped flatbread)

  An etliekmek with a registered geographical indication, baked with minced meat on thin, long dough.

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  Konya Fırın Kebabı (oven-roasted lamb)

  A kebab with a registered geographical indication, in which lamb is cooked in large ovens.

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  Konya Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)

  A soup with a registered geographical indication, made with dried okra and meat.

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  Konya Sac Arası (syrupy pastry)

  A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

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  Konya Tiridi (bread and meat dish)

  A tirit (bread-based meat dish) with a registered geographical indication.

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  Konya Etli Düğün Pilavı (wedding rice with meat)

  A wedding pilaf with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Akşehir: Local Products

• Akşehir Hersesi Akşehir Hersesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 7 April 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1068). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Akşehir Municipality.
• Akşehir Kirazı (Akşehir cherry) Akşehir Kirazı was registered as a protected designation of origin on 4 August 2005 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 75). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables, and mushrooms. Registered by: Akşehir District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.

What Akşehir Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Nasreddin Hoca Heritage

  Akşehir is the hometown of Nasreddin Hoca, the world-famous master of humour. The International Nasreddin Hoca Festival, held every July, attracts thousands of visitors with its comedy and cultural events.

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  Seljuk Heritage

  Akşehir was an important cultural and trading centre in the Seljuk period. The Taş Medrese and the Altıgöz Bridge preserve traces of this era.

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What to Eat in Other Districts of Konya

• Ahırlı 3 dishes Ahırlı Köpük Helvası (whipped halva), Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge) and Tandır Ekmeği (tandır-baked bread)
• Akören 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup)
• Altınekin 2 dishes Etli Ekmek and Fırın Kebabı
• Beyşehir 6 dishes Beyşehir Lake Fish, Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Keşkek
• Bozkır 3 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek (wheat and meat dish) and Tahin
• Cihanbeyli 3 dishes Etli Ekmek (minced meat flatbread), Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup) and Cihanbeyli Gömeç Ekmeği (Gömeç bread)
• Çeltik 2 dishes Etli Ekmek and Arabaşı Çorbası (Arabaşı soup)
• Çumra 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb)
• Derbent 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge) and Tandır Ekmeği (tandır bread)
• Derebucak 2 dishes Keşkek and Tandır Ekmeği (tandoor bread)
• Doğanhisar 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (Konya meat flatbread) and Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb)
• Emirgazi 2 dishes Etli Ekmek and Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup)
• Ereğli 3 dishes Ereğli Bread, Arabaşı Çorbası (Arabaşı soup) and Fırın Kebabı
• Güneysınır 5 dishes Etli Ekmek, Arabaşı Çorbası (Arabaşı soup) and Güneysınır Mayalı Ekmek (Güneysınır leavened bread)
• Hadim 3 dishes Keşkek (wheat and meat dish), Tandır Ekmeği (tandır bread) and Aladağ (Hadim) pekmezi
• Halkapınar 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Hüyük 5 dishes Etli Ekmek, Bamya Çorbası (okra soup) and Fırın Kebabı
• Ilgın 3 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb) and Ilgın Poppy Seed Kömbe (Ilgın Haşhaşlı Kömbe)
• Kadınhanı 3 dishes Kadınhanı Tahinli Pidesi (Kadınhanı tahini flatbread), Etli Ekmek and Fırın Kebabı
• Karapınar 3 dishes Etli Ekmek, Tarhana Çorbası (tarhana soup) and Kavurga (Kavurga stew)
• Karatay 4 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb) and Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)
• Kulu 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat-topped flatbread) and Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)
• Meram 3 dishes Konya Etli Ekmeği (meat flatbread), Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb) and Meram Grape Sweets
• Sarayönü 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)
• Selçuklu 3 dishes Konya Etli Ekmeği (meat flatbread), Tirit (bread with meat broth) and Saç Arası (meat and vegetable pastry)
• Seydişehir 3 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek (wheat and meat stew) and Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb)
• Taşkent 2 dishes Keşkek and Tandır Ekmeği
• Tuzlukçu 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Tirit (bread with meat broth)
• Yalıhüyük 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread) and Keşkek (wheat and meat stew)
• Yunak 2 dishes Etli Ekmek (meat-topped flatbread) and Tarhana Çorbası (dried yoghurt and grain soup)