Molasses and Bulgur Tradition in Meram
The fourth edition of the “Molasses and Bulgur Cooking Event,” traditionally organized by Meram Municipality, was held at Meram Vineyard.
The fourth edition of the “Molasses and Bulgur Cooking Event,” traditionally organized by Meram Municipality, was held at Meram Vineyard.
The 3rd Konya Gastronomy Festival, organized by Konya Metropolitan Municipality to promote the city’s deep-rooted culinary culture at the national and international level, welcomed hundreds of thousands of food enthusiasts over four days.
Konya GastroFest 2025 took place from September 4 to 7 at Kalehan Ecdad Garden, showcasing the city’s rich culinary heritage to visitors. The festival highlighted both traditional Konya dishes and locally produced, geographically registered specialties.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality’s Gastronomy Festival, held for the third time this year to promote Konya’s culinary culture, is welcoming tens of thousands of food enthusiasts at Kalehan Ecdad Garden.
Konya is set to welcome food enthusiasts at Kalehan Ecdat Garden from September 4 to 7, 2025. Under the theme "In My City, Food is a Civilization," Konya GastroFest aims to showcase the city’s rich culinary heritage to both local and international visitors.
Tarragon soup is a beloved dish in Konya, known for its rich flavor and aromatic tarragon. A staple of the region’s cuisine, it is cherished for both its taste and cultural significance.
Moldy cheese, a culinary treasure dating back to the Ottoman period, has long been appreciated across Turkey and continues to be an important part of Konya’s local cuisine.
Tirit is one of the most popular and well-known dishes in Konya. Stale bread is soaked in flavorful meat broth and topped with shredded meat. It’s seasoned with butter and red pepper sauce and usually served with yogurt.
Sacarası is a traditional dessert unique to Konya, holding a special place in the region’s rich culinary heritage. It has been a cherished part of celebrations and hospitality tables in Konya for centuries.
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca welcomed gastronomy students from abroad and introduced the city’s 10,000-year-old rich culinary culture and history through an internationally award-winning book.
He was only 12 years old when he decided to become a chef. What impressed him the most was that different foods produced in his village every season. Alkan says, "Our village was like a gastronomy paradise, different flavours were prepared every season.
Konya Cuisine is a magnificent formation that developed in Seljuk palaces and was kneaded with Mevlevi manners and customs.