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Dishes you should try in Seydişehir: Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek (wheat and meat stew) and Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Seydişehir is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Seydişehir

  • Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread)

    Konya's famous etli ekmek is also made in the traditional ovens of Seydişehir. This dish, which holds an important place on local tables, is prepared using traditional recipes.

  • Keşkek (wheat and meat stew)

    Prepared by boiling and pounding cracked wheat with meat for a long time, keşkek is the traditional dish of wedding feasts. Small differences in each village's recipe add to the richness of the dish.

  • Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb)

    Prepared by slow-cooking lamb in a clay oven, fırın kebabı is one of the most loved dishes in Seydişehir.

Dishes from Konya Cuisine

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

  • Konya Etliekmek (meat-topped flatbread)

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

  • Konya Fırın Kebabı (oven-roasted lamb)

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

  • Konya Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)

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

  • Konya Sac Arası (syrupy pastry)

    A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Konya Tiridi (bread and meat dish)

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

  • Konya Etli Düğün Pilavı (wedding rice with meat)

    A wedding pilaf with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Seydişehir: Local Products

  • Seydişehir Çileği (Seydişehir strawberries) Seydişehir Çileği was registered as a protected geographical indication on 12 December 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1801). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Seydişehir Municipality.
  • Seydişehir Karpuzu (Seydişehir watermelon) Seydişehir Karpuzu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 13 February 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1700). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Seydişehir Municipality.
  • Seydişehir Leblebisi (Seydişehir roasted chickpeas) Seydişehir Leblebisi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 July 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1416). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Seydişehir Municipality.

What Seydişehir Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • The Legacy of Seyyid Harun Veli

    Seydişehir takes its name from the 13th-century mystic Seyyid Harun Veli. His tomb and mosque are the spiritual centre of the district.

  • Cave Tourism

    The Tınaztepe Cave and the other caves around it have made Seydişehir an important centre for cave tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Seydişehir?

Seydişehir is known for 3 local dishes, above all Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek (wheat and meat stew) and Fırın Kebabı (oven-baked lamb). Konya's famous etli ekmek is also made in the traditional ovens of Seydişehir. This dish, which holds an important place on local tables, is prepared using traditional recipes.

What is Seydişehir famous for?

Seydişehir is known for Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Seydişehir Çileği (Seydişehir strawberries) and The Legacy of Seyyid Harun Veli. Its best-known sights include Tınaztepe Cave and Suğla Lake.

What to buy in Seydişehir?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Seydişehir include Seydişehir Çileği (Seydişehir strawberries), Seydişehir Karpuzu (Seydişehir watermelon) and Seydişehir Leblebisi (Seydişehir roasted chickpeas).

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