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Dishes you should try in Ünye: Ünye Pidesi (Ünye flatbread), Hamsi Buğulama (steamed anchovies), Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread) and Nemüslü Börek. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Ünye is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Ünye

  • Ünye Pidesi (Ünye flatbread)

    Ünye pide, with its thin dough and plenty of butter, is one of the best-known versions of the Black Sea pide tradition. The minced meat, cheese and mixed varieties are famous.

  • Hamsi Buğulama (steamed anchovies)

    Fresh hamsi steamed with onion, tomato and pepper. It is the winter speciality of Black Sea cuisine.

  • Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)

    Bread made from cornmeal, a staple of Black Sea tables. It is eaten with fresh butter and cheese.

  • Nemüslü Börek

    Included in Ünye Municipality's list of local Ünye dishes.

  • Isırgan Çorbası (nettle soup)

    Included in Ünye Municipality's list of local Ünye dishes.

  • Mendek Pirinçlisi (rice with mendek)

    Included in Ünye Municipality's list of local Ünye dishes.

  • Turşu Kavurması (pickle stew)

    Pickle stews, found in Ünye cuisine, are listed on the Ünye Tourist Information Office website.

  • Ünye Lokumu (Ünye Turkish delight)

    Listed among Ünye's sweets on the Ünye Tourist Information Office website.

Dishes from Ordu Cuisine

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

  • Ordu Pidesi (Yağlısı) (buttery pide)

    A pide registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Tostu

    A toasted sandwich registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Pancar Çorbası (Swiss chard soup)

    A soup made with black cabbage, registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Fındıklı Burma Tatlısı (hazelnut burma dessert)

    A dessert registered with a geographical indication.

  • Kabataş Helvası (Kabataş halva)

    A halva registered with a geographical indication.

What to Buy in Ünye: Local Products

  • Ünye İzabella Grape Juice Ünye İzabella Grape Juice was registered as a geographical indication on 27 August 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1763). Product group: non-alcoholic beverages. Registered by: Ünye Municipality.
  • Ünye Hazelnuts Ünye is an important hazelnut-producing centre west of Ordu. The plump Tombul hazelnut variety is in demand on world markets.
  • Ünye Butter Butter produced from the milk of animals grazing on highland pastures (yayla); known for its yellow colour and intense aroma.

What Ünye Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Ünye Coastal Culture

    Ünye has one of the longest sandy coastlines on the Black Sea. Coastal festivals and water sports events held in the summer months enliven the town's cultural life.

  • Hazelnut Harvest Tradition

    The hazelnut harvest in August and September is Ünye's most important community event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Ünye?

Ünye is known for 8 local dishes, above all Ünye Pidesi (Ünye flatbread), Hamsi Buğulama (steamed anchovies), Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread) and Nemüslü Börek. Ünye pide, with its thin dough and plenty of butter, is one of the best-known versions of the Black Sea pide tradition. The minced meat, cheese and mixed varieties are famous.

What is Ünye famous for?

Ünye is known for Ünye Pidesi (Ünye flatbread), Ünye İzabella Grape Juice and Ünye Coastal Culture. Its best-known sights include Ünye Castle and Ünye Coast.

What to buy in Ünye?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Ünye include Ünye İzabella Grape Juice, Ünye Hazelnuts and Ünye Butter.

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