Places to eat in Bursa

The culinary culture of a city like Bursa, which has hosted deep-rooted civilizations, is also very rich. It has a cuisine full of many flavors from Anatolian and Turkish Cuisine.   

First of all, you should taste Iskender Kebab when you come to Bursa. Started in 1867 in a place called Kayhan Bazaar, Iskender Kebab is now world famous. But again, you can eat the best one from the original Iskender Kebab shop in Bursa. Apart from Iskender, you should also taste meatballs with pideli while visiting the bazaars in Bursa. You can find the best ones in Kayhan Bazaar and in the restaurants around Ulucami.   

If your way falls to Inegol, you should definitely try the famous Inegol Meatballs. The taste will remain in your palate. You can also taste Kemalpaşa Dessert, which is also known by the name of Mustafakemalpaşa district. Especially with clotted cream or ice cream.   

In Bursa, one of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to chestnut candy, you can find almost every kind of chestnut candy in this city that introduced chestnut candy to the world. You should definitely try chestnut candy chips, chestnut candy paste, chestnut jam, chocolate chestnut candy or a kind of chocolate made of chestnut candy also known as “karyoka” from famous chestnut candy brands.   

You can find all kinds of black and green olives and olive oil in Gemlik and Bursa, which produce the best quality olives and olive oil. Don't forget to taste the dishes made from olives and olive oil. In Bursa, where the best peaches in Turkey are grown, you can eat the best and cheapest peaches in abundance, especially if you are in spring and summer. You can try Mihaliç Cheese made in Karacabey district. Although it is a bit salty, it is indispensable for breakfast.   

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