This chain of pubs operates in several Turkish cities (e.g., İzmir, Istanbul, Antalya) under the umbrella of the operator Osmanlı Gıda. It offers a familiar pub experience with beers, cocktails, live sports screens, and casual dining fare, making it a recognised name for pub‑culture in Turkey
The North Shield bills itself as Turkey’s first and only true pub chain, with its first location opening in 1990 in Ataköy Marina, İstanbul. Over the years it has expanded across the country with multiple branches offering imported beers, single‑malt whiskies, and a classic pub atmosphere intended to echo British‑style pubs.
This inexpensive restaurant along the main harbour sea front is absolutely outstanding in every respect. The meze is an absolute must and good enough for two people to have a bite to eat at lunchtime along with some local Ouzo.
The service, price and quality of the food served here is better than you would expect. We struggled to find anywhere that came close to this in terms of what is on offer on the menu and the prices that they charge.
Bu cok guzel bir restoran. Cani yakin personel, lezzetli yemek ve hesapli bir lokanta. Tavsiye ederim. Biz cok memnun kaldik. Lesvos genelikle pahali ama burasi hem geleneksel Yunan yemegi yapiyorlar, hemde Turkleri seviyorlar.
Torku is a major Turkish food cooperative brand, known for its wide range of products from dairy and meat to sweets and spreadable chocolate. It emphasizes natural, high-quality ingredients sourced from Anatolian soil and positions itself as a “100% natural” producer.
Located in Manavgat (Antalya Province), this farm and pork processing facility sells live animals, carcasses, parts and frozen pork. They describe themselves as Turkey’s first pork sales facility founded in 1995.
Turkish Beer: All the information necessary for a tourist on ChefTurko: A more recent article (2024) tailored for travellers, with brand details and drinking-culture tips.
This site lists many of the key commercially andculinarily important fish species found in Turkish waters (for example, Mediterranean sea bass, sea bream, anchovy, dentex and rainbow trout) and explains where they are found and how they are used.
Turkey’s wine scene has rapidly matured, offering a wide range of impressive labels from traditional producers that blend indigenous varieties with international craftsmanship. Here are ten standout Turkish wine brands worth exploring, each with a link to their websites.
A Turkish‐founded fast‑service chain specialising in döner kebab and Anatolian meat dishes, created by TAB Gıda to serve local tastes in (quick service) chain format. With dozens of branches, it offers a familiar version of Turkish cuisine
Another home‑grown TAB Gıda brand focused on Turkish pide (flatbread meals) and other oven dishes, combining quick service with Turkish comfort food — great for those wanting a chain but with local flavour.
Regional (Çanakkale and surrounding regions.Uysal Market is a family-owned regional supermarket chain headquartered in Çanakkale. It focuses on local communities, offering fresh produce, bakery goods, and essential groceries at neighbourhood locations.
If you are passing through Ezine then be sure to stop off at Yanmazlar Restaurant which is situated along the main Ezine to Izmir highway just as you come out of town. Essentially an Opet service station you could be mistaken for thinking that this is fast food for the weary traveler when in fact the cuisine here is absolutely outstanding.
The staff here are friendly and attentive and clearly take pride in what they do. The establishment is exceptionally clean and hygienic and one look at the selection of well wrapped fresh meats in the display cabinet will give anyone peace of mind.
We have eaten here several times but I just noticed it got listed on trip advisor so I couldn’t resist telling you about this place. Whatever you might order here the quality of the ingredients is second to none. Everything is fresh and cooked from scratch. If you are visiting in the morning then I highly recommend the breakfasts. Truly an authentic feast that will surprise you.
The mixed grill is one of my favourites for an evening meal. We have been here several times now and they never fail to live up to expectation. This is seriously good Turkish food at its best. They clearly have some expert chefs working here.
Most restaurants that are operated from service stations will struggle to reach the standards of this establishment. Situated in a brand new building in pleasant surroundings this is a great place to stop for a break and unlike many highway eateries this one is exceptional value for money.
I can’t praise this place enough really. There are a couple of other good restaurants in Ezine which I will get round to writing about but this one is definitely worth a visit.
Ezine cikisinda Izmir yolu uzerinde mola vermek icin ideal bir restorant. Temiz ve duzenli ortami, lezzetli yemekleri, ilgili calisanlariyla servisinden biz cok memnun kaldik.
Şölen is a big Turkish confectionery company producing chocolate, candy and wafers.
Founded in 1995, ŞOK operates over 10,000 stores nationwide. The chain focuses on affordable everyday products, frequent weekly discounts, and a simple neighborhood-store format.
