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Dishes you should try in Simav: Kütahya Mantısı, Keşkek, Simav Tarhanası (Sour Tarhana) and Simav Güveci (Simav casserole). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Simav is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Simav

  • Kütahya Mantısı

    Dumplings made from small pieces of dough filled with minced meat, served with yoghurt and buttered sauce. Being made with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy option.

  • Keşkek

    Traditional dish of cracked wheat and meat cooked slowly for a long time, indispensable at wedding feasts in Simav.

  • Simav Tarhanası (Sour Tarhana)

    Best season: ❄️ Winter

    Simav tarhana is rich in yoghurt, mint, pepper and tomato. The sour tarhana made from cornelian cherries is a remedy for stomach ache and colds.

  • Simav Güveci (Simav casserole)

    Simav güveci is made with male goat or beef and baked in the oven overnight.

  • Simav Pidesi

    Simav pide stands out from others for its thin dough, generous filling and generous amount of butter. It eases the homesickness of people from Simav.

Dishes from Kütahya Cuisine

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

  • Kütahya Cimcik Aşı (small dough-piece dish)

    A dish made with small pieces of dough, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kütahya Tosunumu

    A dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Kütahya Kaz Tiridi (goose tirit)

    A tirit (bread-and-broth dish) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Gediz Höşmerimi

    A dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Emet Pidesi

    Pide with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Simav: Local Products

  • Simav El Halısı (Simav handmade carpet) Simav El Halısı was registered as a protected geographical indication on 14 November 1997 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 4). Product group: carpets and kilims. Registered by: Simav Municipality.
  • Simav Eynal Domatesi (Simav Eynal tomatoes) Simav Eynal Domatesi was registered as a protected designation of origin on 8 September 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1212). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Kütahya Commodity Exchange.
  • Simav Kestanesi (Simav chestnuts) Simav Kestanesi was registered as a protected designation of origin on 21 June 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1152). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Simav Chamber of Agriculture.

What Simav Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Thermal Culture

    Simav is a healing centre long known for its thermal springs. The tradition of spa visits has continued since the Ottoman period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Simav?

Simav is known for 5 local dishes, above all Kütahya Mantısı, Keşkek, Simav Tarhanası (Sour Tarhana) and Simav Güveci (Simav casserole). Dumplings made from small pieces of dough filled with minced meat, served with yoghurt and buttered sauce. Being made with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy option.

What is Simav famous for?

Simav is known for Kütahya Mantısı, Simav El Halısı (Simav handmade carpet) and Thermal Culture. Its best-known sights include Simav Hot Springs and Simav Castle.

What to buy in Simav?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Simav include Simav El Halısı (Simav handmade carpet), Simav Eynal Domatesi (Simav Eynal tomatoes) and Simav Kestanesi (Simav chestnuts).

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