Izmir: Located in a fertile geography due to climate and soil conditions, Izmir has a product range that can be seen in a very few places of the world.
You will find a taste from different cultures on each plate in Izmir, the capital of Aegean cuisine. The thousands of years tradition and today’s expertise introduce Izmir cuisine to the world. With these characteristics and luscious gastronomy culture, Izmir is a member city of World Gourmet Cities Network.
Istanbul: Istanbul is a great city and really wonderful place for gourmet travelers. You can find numerous restaurants in the city offering a wide selection from delicious street foods, traditional Turkish cuisine, phenomenal flavors of the royal Ottoman cuisine and other internationally renowned cuisines. Istanbul is a melting point of cultures, and all these influences pleasantly affect the food scene.
Konya: Konya’s long historical background, the capital city culture and being the center of the mysticism reveal the existence of a very rich culinary culture. Restaurants in Konya, which serve exquisite examples of Seljuk cuisine as well as 13th century Mevlevi cuisine, are very popular especially during Ramadan.
Trabzon: It is not possible to forget Trabzon which offers you great tastes from the north of our country. With its many traditional dishes, Trabzon has one of the most unique and delicious cuisines in the Black Sea region. Also, there are lots of restaurants in different parts of the city where you can try local flavors.
SOURCE: goturkeytourism.com