Afyonkarahisar Gastronomy

Afyonkarahisar, which has hosted many civilizations since the earliest periods of history, is located in a region that bears the traces of its historical and cultural values.

Its economy, based on agriculture and livestock, is a fundamental determinant in the formation of Afyonkarahisar’s culinary culture. When examining the local cuisine of the Afyonkarahisar region, one finds a rich culinary tradition featuring soups, meat dishes, vegetable dishes, pilafs, pastries, and a variety of sweets. The extensive variety is enhanced by the frequent use of locally grown products in regional dishes. Additionally, Afyonkarahisar boasts a significant number of branded products.

Gastronomic Heritage of Afyonkarahisar

Included by UNESCO in the Creative Cities Network for gastronomy, Afyonkarahisar cuisine is rich in diversity with its traditional flavors. The city’s geographically indicated products—especially its lokum (Turkish delight), sucuk (spicy sausage), poppy seeds, keşkek (a traditional dish made with meat and wheat), and village bread with potatoes—create a legendary gastronomic richness.

Geographically Indicated Products of the Gastronomy City Afyonkarahisar:

Afyon Ağzızaçığı
Afyon Bükmesi
Afyon Ekmekli Kadayıfı
Afyon Kaymağı
Afyon Kebabı
Afyon Lokumu
Afyon Manda Yoğurdu
Afyon Pastırması
Afyon Patlıcan Böreği
Afyon Sucuğu
Afyon Velense Hamur Aşı
Afyon İlibada Sarması
Afyonkarahisar Patatesli Ekmeği
Afyonkarahisar Çullama Köfte
Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi
Emirdağ Güveci
Emirdağ Koyun Yoğurdu
Emirdağ Yumurtalı Pidesi
Sultandağı Kirazı
Çay İlçesi Vişnesi
Şuhut Keşkeği