Dishes you should try in Reşadiye: Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Erişte (hand-cut noodles). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Reşadiye is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Reşadiye
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Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish)
Cracked wheat and lamb cooked slowly for a long time, the centrepiece of wedding and festival tables in Reşadiye.
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Erişte (hand-cut noodles)
Handmade dough cut into thin strips and dried, served with butter and cheese. This winter dish is prepared by local families on special occasions and is a symbol of hospitality.
Dishes from Tokat Cuisine
What to eat in Tokat →These dishes are known throughout Tokat province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable kebab)
A kebab with a registered geographical indication, made with lamb and vegetables and served on kebap pide.
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Tokat Bez Sucuğu (cloth-wrapped sausage)
A sausage with a registered geographical indication.
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Tokat Çöreği
A çörek (bun) with a registered geographical indication.
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Erbaa Katmeri
A katmer (layered pastry) with a registered geographical indication.
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Zile Kömesi
Köme (a pastry) with a registered geographical indication.
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Turhal Yoğurtmacı (yoghurt dish)
A yoghurt-based dish with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Reşadiye: Local Products
- Reşadiye Bath Mitt The Reşadiye Bath Mitt (Reşadiye Hamam Kesesi) was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 August 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1454). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and textiles. Registered by: Reşadiye Municipality.
- Reşadiye Red Pezik Pickle Reşadiye Red Pezik Pickle (Reşadiye Kırmızı Pezik Turşusu) was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 August 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1455). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Reşadiye Municipality.
What Reşadiye Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Kelkit Valley Way of Life
For centuries, the people of Reşadiye have made their living from farming and livestock on the fertile lands of the Kelkit Valley. Traditional plateau migration and harvest festivals are important parts of cultural life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Reşadiye?
Reşadiye is known for 2 local dishes, above all Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Erişte (hand-cut noodles). Cracked wheat and lamb cooked slowly for a long time, the centrepiece of wedding and festival tables in Reşadiye.
What is Reşadiye famous for?
Reşadiye is known for Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish), Reşadiye Bath Mitt and Kelkit Valley Way of Life. Its best-known sights include Reşadiye Castle and Kelkit Valley Viewpoints.
What to buy in Reşadiye?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Reşadiye include Reşadiye Bath Mitt and Reşadiye Red Pezik Pickle.
Reşadiye Travel Guide
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- What to Eat in Tokat All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Tokat
- Tokat Central District 4 dishes Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable skewers), Zile Kömesi (walnut and pekmez dessert) and Bat Böreği (thin-layered pastry)
- Almus 3 dishes Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat), Almus Trout and Almus Sour Cherries
- Artova 2 dishes Madımak Soup (wild herb and bulgur soup) and Erişte (hand-cut noodles)
- Başçiftlik 4 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb porridge), Yağlaç (buttered flatbread) and Başçiftlik Keşkeği (Başçiftlik-style keşkek)
- Erbaa 4 dishes Erbaa Katmeri, Erbaa Pidesi and Cevizli Sucuk
- Niksar 3 dishes Niksar Pidesi, Keşkek and Cevizli Sucuk
- Pazar 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Madımak Yemeği (wild herb dish)
- Sulusaray 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Tarhana Çorbası (dried yoghurt, tomato and flour soup)
- Turhal 2 dishes Tokat Kebabı (skewered lamb and vegetables) and Bat Böreği (layered flatbread pie)
- Yeşilyurt 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Tarhana Çorbası (dried yoghurt, tomato and flour soup)
- Zile 3 dishes Zile Pekmezi (grape molasses), Zile Kömesi (grape molasses and walnut sweet) and Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable skewers)