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Small lamb dumplings served under garlic yoghurt and paprika butter. The Antep version is boiled rather than baked and comes in a lighter, wetter bowl than the Kayseri original.
Mantı is not exclusive to Gaziantep, but the local version has its own shape and service: smaller parcels, a looser garlic yoghurt and a butter finish carrying hot pepper rather than dried mint alone. It is home food more than restaurant food, which is why the places that serve it well in the city are the ev yemekleri rooms rather than the kebab houses. Evirgeç on Atatürk Bulvarı is the address locals name, and its kitchen pinches the dumplings by hand. Sumac and dried mint go on at the table, and the bowl is eaten with a spoon rather than a fork.
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Yesemek Gaziantep Mutfağı cooks the home dishes the kebab houses skip, from yuvalama to alaca çorba, a short walk downhill from Gaziantep Castle.
OrderYuvalama, the yoghurt and chickpea soup Gaziantep eats at feast time.
TipHalf portions are available, which is the way to taste four regional dishes in one sitting.
Evirgeç Mantı Evi cooks the home food of Gaziantep on Atatürk Bulvarı, from hand-pinched mantı to yuvalama and pirpirim, with vegetarian plates too.
OrderAntep mantı under garlic yoghurt and paprika butter.
TipAsk what the daily pot holds before ordering. The menu is longer than the kitchen actually cooks.
Antep mantısı makes more sense with someone from Gaziantep explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
3 hours
Join a local family in Gaziantep for a traditional Antep cooking class. Learn how to prepare classic dishes, enjoy a warm welcome, and savor the flavors of Gaziantep.
Private tour · 5 hours
Discover Gaziantep’s history, art, and cuisine on a guided tour. Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, taste local street food, and explore the city’s vibrant streets.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Explore Gaziantep’s culinary delights and cultural heritage on a guided walking tour. Sample iconic dishes, visit traditional markets, and learn about the city’s rich history.