Journey through centuries of culinary evolution, from ancient Silk Road traders to Ottoman palace kitchens, discovering how Turkish cuisine shaped world food culture.
Key moments that shaped Turkish cuisine
Turkic nomads bring Central Asian cooking to Anatolia
Ottoman Empire creates palace cuisine culture
Coffee culture spreads from Ottoman Empire to Europe
Turkish cuisine gains global recognition and influence
Fascinating tales from Turkish culinary history
Journey into the magnificent kitchens of the Ottoman Empire, where hundreds of chefs created elaborate feasts for sultans and their courts, establishing culinary traditions that define Turkish cuisine today.
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From the 16th century onwards, the Ottoman Empire became the pivotal force in spreading coffee from Ethiopia and Yemen to the world. Discover this historic journey from Istanbul's first coffeehouses to Europe's major cities.
Read StoryExplore our collection of traditional recipes that carry centuries of history in every bite.