We ate lunch here on a recent trip to Turkey. They had, by far, the best lentil soup I have ever…read moreeaten. And you know, almost every restaurant in Turkey serves lentil soup. In 3 and 1/2 weeks I had it at least 10 times. This soup at Yalova was simply exquisite!

If you're visiting Çanakkale you must try this place. The seafood is fresh and delicious. The mezze…read moreselection is jaw dropping. The location is stunning along the water. It's a must try!

Not too far from the site of Pergamon Akropolos , our guide took us to this small town to try the…read morelocal food. The meatballs are their staple dish and it was delicious. Add in the freshly made Ayran, and it left us with a nice insight into the Turkish cuisine . Topped it off with some kind of pastry made from peanut sauce and I was ready for a nap. Part of the fun traveling the world for us, #52 and counting, is to emerge ourselves into the culture. Yes, you may have to go to some small off the beaten path places to do so, but that is why Yelp reviews are a good guide. Venture out, engage and you make make a memorable meal in the process.

This is one of the best roadside stops I've been to in Turkey. The owners are grime near Urfa, and…read morethe salcha is amazing. We started noticing bee hives in the hills ext to the highway, and we're very happy to get a basket of bread, butter and honey. I was going to order an Adana kebab, but he suggested that the kofte was very good today, so I went with it, and it was...