Anadolu Restaurant

Eastern Mediterranean


Popular with families, Antakya's culinary anchor serves a long list of fine mezes on gold-coloured tablecloths in a covered garden where the trees push through the roof. Meat dishes include Anadolu kebap (small pieces of lamb, tomatoes and onions grilled on skewers) and the special kağıt kebap (₺22), which is wrapped and cooked in 'paper'. Try the oruk, a croquette of spicy minced beef encased in bulgur-wheat flour and fried.


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