Dishes you should try in Erciş: Van Kahvaltısı, Kelecoş and İnci Kefali. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Erciş is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Erciş
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Van Kahvaltısı
Van breakfast, made up of herbed cheese, kaymak, honey and dozens of kinds of jam, is served as a lavish spread in Erciş too.
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Kelecoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an essential on winter tables. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home restaurants.
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İnci Kefali
Best season: ☀️ Summer
Pearl mullet makes its sacred journey in Erciş in June and July.
Dishes from Van Cuisine
What to eat in Van →These dishes are known throughout Van province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Van Otlu Peyniri (Van herbed cheese)
Cheese with a registered geographical indication (protected designation of origin).
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Murtuğa (breakfast dish)
A breakfast dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Van Ayran Aşı (ayran soup)
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
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Van Kürt Köftesi (Van Kurdish meatballs)
Meatballs with a registered geographical indication.
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Van Pastası (Van cake)
A cake with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Erciş: Local Products
- Erciş Lahanası Erciş Lahanası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 5 November 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1658). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Van Commodity Exchange.
- Erciş Üzümü Erciş Üzümü was registered as a protected designation of origin on 20 November 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 601). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Van Commodity Exchange.
What Erciş Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Selçuklu Mirası
Erciş was an important settlement centre in the Seljuk period. Çelebibağı Tomb and other historic structures carry the cultural heritage of this period to the present day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Erciş?
Erciş is known for 3 local dishes, above all Van Kahvaltısı, Kelecoş and İnci Kefali. Van breakfast, made up of herbed cheese, kaymak, honey and dozens of kinds of jam, is served as a lavish spread in Erciş too.
What is Erciş famous for?
Erciş is known for Van Kahvaltısı, Erciş Lahanası and Selçuklu Mirası. Its best-known sights include Erciş Castle and Çelebibağı Tomb.
What to buy in Erciş?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Erciş include Erciş Lahanası and Erciş Üzümü.
Erciş Travel Guide
What to Eat in Other Districts of Van
- Bahçesaray 4 dishes Van Breakfast, Kelecoş (bean, bulgur and yoghurt dish) and Bahçesaray walnuts
- Başkale 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı and Kelecoş
- Çaldıran 2 dishes Van Breakfast (Van Kahvaltısı) and Kelecoş (bean, bulgur and yoghurt dish)
- Çatak 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı and Kelecoş
- Edremit 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı and Balık
- Gevaş 3 dishes İnci Kefali (Van pearl mullet), Van Kahvaltısı (Van breakfast spread) and Gevaş Beans (geographical indication product)
- Gürpınar 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı and Kelecoş
- İpekyolu 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı and Murtuğa
- Muradiye 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı (Van breakfast spread) and Kelecoş (bean, bulgur and yoghurt dish)
- Özalp 6 dishes Van Kahvaltısı, Kelecoş and Özalp otlu peyniri
- Saray 2 dishes Van Kahvaltısı (Van breakfast) and Kelecoş (bean, bulgur and yoghurt dish)
- Tuşba 3 dishes Van Kahvaltısı (Van breakfast), Van Otlu Peyniri (Van herb cheese) and Kelecoş (bean, bulgur and yoghurt dish)