A significant part of attractive restaurants and cafes of Izmir are located on the territory of bazaars. Some dining facilities specialize exclusively in the preparation of national dishes, while others offer their visitors an opportunity to enjoy traditional European food. Tourists will surely find many attractive cheap restaurants at numerous bazaars of the city. There’s no wonder why they the attract attention of budget travelers. These dining facilities are a great way to taste delicious national dishes at most attractive prices. However, these institutions have several drawbacks. They close early, no later than at 19:30. Many restaurants do not have alcohol in their menus, so visitors who cannot imagine a meal without a glass of their favorite wine will have to choose another place to eat.
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In Izmir, travelers can always try the most popular dishes of Turkish cuisine. Locals are particularly fond of certain food. The city’s restaurants usually serve various pates as appetizers to their guests. Houmous and Tzatziki are the most popular among them. As a rule, pates are served with slices of toasted wheat bread. Before eating, the pates are usually spread onto the bread.
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The majority of restaurants specializing in seafood are located not far from the waterfront. This part of the city is a great place to try squid rings deep fried in soft dough. Local people also like stuffed mussels and regularly eat this dish. Experienced foodies should wake up early and head to one of Izmir’s markets. Only at fish markets, it is possible to see a true variety of fish and shellfish harvested by local fishermen.
Besides gilt-head bream, grilled rock-fish is a truly classical dish in the national cuisine. As a rule, rock-fish is served with beans and arugula. When it comes to describing vegetables, eggplants, zucchinis, sunroots, and artichokes are the most popular choices in the cuisine of the region. Different types of cranberry beans, pumpkin, and tomato are also important ingredient. Local chefs use seasonal vegetables not only to make interesting salads but also to cook soups.
Fresh herbs are also typical in the national cuisine. That is particularly true about arugula, mallow, and even nettles. Meat dishes are also common in the menus of Izmir restaurants specializing in the national cuisine, but their number is, of course, not as big as the number of fish dishes. Tourists usually order meat stew, vegetables stuffed with minced meat, and different types of ham. When describing gastronomic peculiarities of Izmir, it would be a mistake not to mention high-quality locally made olive oil. This oil is widely used in the national cuisine.