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Dishes you should try in İlkadım: Samsun Pidesi, Bafra Nokulu and Samsun Simidi. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what İlkadım is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of İlkadım

  • Samsun Pidesi

    Known as kapalı pide (closed pide), Samsun pide is famous for its thin dough and generous fillings. Minced meat, cheese and egg varieties are baked in a stone oven.

  • Bafra Nokulu

    Nokul, made from walnut and butter dough, is Samsun's traditional sweet pastry.

  • Samsun Simidi

    Samsun simidi differs from the Istanbul simit in its thin, crispy texture. It is known for its molasses dough and generous sesame coating.

Dishes from Samsun Cuisine

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

  • Bafra Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Çarşamba Keşkeği (wheat and meat porridge)

    Keşkek with a registered geographical indication.

  • Çarşamba Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Terme Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Yakakent Mantısı (Yakakent dumplings)

    Mantı with a registered geographical indication.

  • Samsun Kaz Tiridi (goose dish)

    A goose dish with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in İlkadım: Local Products

  • Samsun Tobacco Samsun is known for its world-famous oriental tobacco variety. Samsun tobacco is valued in international markets for its aroma and quality.
  • Samsun Simidi Known for its thin and crispy texture, Samsun simidi is one of the city's signature delicacies.

What İlkadım Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Spirit of 19 May

    Samsun is the starting point of the Turkish War of Independence. Atatürk's landing in Samsun on 19 May 1919 is celebrated every year with large ceremonies and forms the basis of the city's identity.

  • Ancient Amisos Heritage

    İlkadım was built on top of the ancient city of Amisos. Founded in the 6th century BC, the city was an important port town during the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in İlkadım?

İlkadım is known for 3 local dishes, above all Samsun Pidesi, Bafra Nokulu and Samsun Simidi. Known as kapalı pide (closed pide), Samsun pide is famous for its thin dough and generous fillings. Minced meat, cheese and egg varieties are baked in a stone oven.

What is İlkadım famous for?

İlkadım is known for Samsun Pidesi, Samsun Tobacco and Spirit of 19 May. Its best-known sights include Atatürk Anıtı ve 19 Mayıs Meydanı and Bandırma Vapuru Museum.

What to buy in İlkadım?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in İlkadım include Samsun Tobacco and Samsun Simidi.

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