What I think about eating and shopping in Ankara

 Ankara, the capital and administrative center of Turkey as well as a famous tourist attraction, is the second largest city in Turkey (after Istanbul). Apart from the fascinating Ulus Old Town, which sits atop a hilltop citadel and is home to many landmarks, mosques, and historic buildings, the rest of the city consists of purpose-built, relatively new housing developments and some shantytowns thrown together by rural Turks who migrated to the city in the last half century. Kizilay Square is the heart of the commercial sector, and Ulus and Sihhiye squares, not far away, serve as secondary hubs. Hotels in the heart of Ankara are easily accessible by cabs, the subway, buses and commuter rail.

Dining and Shopping in Ankara

Kebab kebabs are the sole representative of Turkish cuisine in the minds of many Westerners. The city may be littered with kebab stores, but there is much more to this country's cuisine. Due to the large number of economic migrants from the countryside, most of the unique dishes are available in restaurants that cater to the tastes of the locals, and each area and almost every city in Turkey has its own distinctive cuisine. Ankara's seafood restaurants take advantage of their supply chains and offer tasty, fresh fish year-round. It's not cheap, but restaurants in Cancaya and on the streets of Tunali and Olgunlar offer some of the tastiest dishes in the city.

One of Ankara's specialties is "rice bowl," which is fresh lamb sliced and fried with tomatoes, yogurt and lots of butter. There are several options for kebab lovers, but it is better to go where the locals recommend. To reiterate: Real kebabs should be rectangular and the meat should be cut thin and flat. Turkish cuisine often consists of a series of appetizers called mezes, which may include grilled vegetables and other dishes, a main course of fish or meat, and a dessert of Turkish delight or lokma (fried sweet dough with syrup). This is accompanied by small cups of the grainy, sweet and strong Turkish coffee. Ulus Old Town has some of the best restaurants in all of Turkey, and the fact that many of them are housed in restored Ottoman-era buildings adds to the already lively atmosphere of the town.

Conclusion

A vacation in Ankara is like a culinary excursion, as the choices range from inexpensive street food to five-star gastronomy. If you eat where the locals eat, you can be sure you are eating street food. Don't take any chances if you're in a hurry and find that the stand of a street