Dishes you should try in Çaycuma: Zonguldak Pidesi (thin-dough pide with generous fillings) and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Çaycuma is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Çaycuma
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Zonguldak Pidesi (thin-dough pide with generous fillings)
Pide with a thin dough and plenty of fillings, baked in a stone oven. It is also widely eaten in Çaycuma.
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Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
Fresh anchovies fried in maize flour, the most loved dish of the winter months. Prepared using recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the local food culture.
Dishes from Zonguldak Cuisine
What to eat in Zonguldak →These dishes are known throughout Zonguldak province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Zonguldak Zılbıt Yemeği
A regional dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Zonguldak Malay Yemeği
A regional dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Devrek Beyaz Baklavası (Devrek white baklava)
Baklava with a registered geographical indication.
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Devrek Cevizli Kömeci (walnut-filled kömeci)
A pastry with a registered geographical indication.
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Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu (Çaycuma buffalo yoghurt)
Yoghurt registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
What to Buy in Çaycuma: Local Products
- Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu (Çaycuma water buffalo yoghurt) Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu was registered as a designation of origin on 8 May 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 496). Product group: dairy products other than cheese and butter. Registered by: Çaycuma Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Hazelnuts Hazelnuts grown on the slopes of Çaycuma are an important agricultural product of the district's economy.
What Çaycuma Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Ancient City Heritage
The ancient city of Filyos (Tieion) has been used as a settlement since the 7th century BC. Finds from excavations reveal the ancient history of the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Çaycuma?
Çaycuma is known for 2 local dishes, above all Zonguldak Pidesi (thin-dough pide with generous fillings) and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies). Pide with a thin dough and plenty of fillings, baked in a stone oven. It is also widely eaten in Çaycuma.
What is Çaycuma famous for?
Çaycuma is known for Zonguldak Pidesi (thin-dough pide with generous fillings), Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu (Çaycuma water buffalo yoghurt) and Ancient City Heritage. Its best-known sights include Filyos Ancient City and Filyos Shore.
What to buy in Çaycuma?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Çaycuma include Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu (Çaycuma water buffalo yoghurt) and Hazelnuts.
Çaycuma Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Çaycuma 5 places to visit
- What to Eat in Zonguldak All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Zonguldak
- Zonguldak Central District 3 dishes Zonguldak Pidesi, Karadeniz Hamsisi (Black Sea anchovies) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
- Alaplı 2 dishes Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies) and Pide
- Devrek 4 dishes Devrek Beyaz Baklavası (Devrek white baklava), Devrek Pidesi and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Ereğli 2 dishes Ereğli Pidesi and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Gökçebey 2 dishes Pide and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Kilimli 4 dishes Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies), Mısır Çorbası (cornmeal soup) and Karalahana Sarması (kale leaf rolls)
- Kozlu 3 dishes Zonguldak Pide, Hamsi Pilavı (anchovy rice) and Karalahana Çorbası (kale soup)