Dishes you should try in Tunceli: Tunceli Şorbik Çorbası (Şorbik soup). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Tunceli is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Tunceli
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Tunceli Şorbik Çorbası (Şorbik soup)
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
Local Specialities from the Districts of Tunceli
What to eat in Tunceli Central District
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Gulik (Herle)
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Tunceli cuisine. It is frequently eaten in the winter months.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on Tunceli's winter tables.
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Tunceli Kebab
A kebab prepared by marinating lamb in special spices and cooking it in a tandır oven. It is Tunceli's best-known meat dish.
What to eat in Çemişgezek
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Çemişgezek cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables.
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Şavak Cheese (Şavak peyniri)
Şavak cheese is produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of livestock farming and promoted at local festivals.
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Tulum Cheese (Tulum peyniri)
Tulum cheese is produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of livestock farming and promoted at local festivals.
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Dried Seedless Mulberries (Kurutulmuş çekirdeksiz dut)
Dried seedless mulberries are produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of fruit growing and promoted at local festivals.
What to eat in Hozat
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Gulik (wheat and chickpea soup)
A traditional soup made with cracked wheat, chickpeas and red pepper, it is the most distinctive flavour of Hozat cuisine.
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Keledoş (bean and bulgur dish)
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, it is an essential flavour on winter tables. Prepared by local people on special days, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.
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Şavak Peyniri ve Tulum Peyniri (Şavak and tulum cheeses)
Cheeses produced on the basis of livestock farming in the districts of Çemişgezek, Hozat and Pertek.
What to eat in Mazgirt
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Mazgirt cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables. Being prepared with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.
What to eat in Nazımiye
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Nazımiye cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables. The recipe, passed down from generation to generation, varies slightly in every family.
What to eat in Ovacık
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Ovacık cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home-style restaurants.
What to eat in Pertek
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Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup)
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Pertek cuisine.
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Fish
Freshwater fish caught in Keban Dam Lake, served grilled or fried in a pan.
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Şavak and tulum cheeses
Regional cheeses made from livestock farming in Pertek, Çemişgezek and Hozat are among the best known.
What to eat in Pülümür
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with cracked wheat, chickpeas and red pepper, the most characteristic flavour of Pülümür cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an essential on winter tables. Because it is prepared with seasonal ingredients, it offers a different flavour in each season.
What to Buy in Tunceli: Local Products
- Munzur Balı (Munzur honey) Honey registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
- Tunceli Sarımsağı (Tunceli garlic) Garlic registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
- Çemişgezek Ulukale Dutu (Çemişgezek Ulukale mulberries) Mulberries registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
- Tunceli Pülümür Yer Altı Kaynak Tuzu (Tunceli Pülümür underground spring salt) Salt registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
What Tunceli Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Legend of Munzur Baba
A legend told among local people, centred on Munzur Mountain and the Munzur Stream.
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Dersim heritage
The history of the province under the name Dersim, and the Tunceli Law.
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Highland life
The summer migration to the high pastures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Tunceli?
Tunceli is known for 1 local dishes, above all Tunceli Şorbik Çorbası (Şorbik soup). A soup with a registered geographical indication.
What is Tunceli famous for?
Tunceli is known for Tunceli Şorbik Çorbası (Şorbik soup), Munzur Balı (Munzur honey) and Legend of Munzur Baba. Its best-known sights include Munzur Valley National Park and Munzur Mountains.
What to buy in Tunceli?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Tunceli include Munzur Balı (Munzur honey), Tunceli Sarımsağı (Tunceli garlic), Çemişgezek Ulukale Dutu (Çemişgezek Ulukale mulberries) and Tunceli Pülümür Yer Altı Kaynak Tuzu (Tunceli Pülümür underground spring salt).