[58736] Turkish Cuisine Ranking: TasteAtlas Publishes List of Top Dishes

Turkish Cuisine on the Map: TasteAtlas Ranking Sparks Controversy

The international gastronomy platform TasteAtlas has released its updated 2026 list of the "100 Best Turkish Dishes," a list that has received extensive coverage in the Turkish media. According to Haber Gündem, the ranking includes a wide variety of dishes, ranging from main courses to traditional desserts that have captured the world's attention.

At the top of the list stands the dish "Kalamar Tava" (fried calamari rings), a choice that, according to TGRT HABER, sparked many debates among the Turkish public, as many were surprised to see a fish dish at the top of the national ranking.

The top ten dishes in the ranking as published in Son Dakika Haberler Türkiye are:

• 1. Kalamar Tava (calamari rings)


• 2. Oltu Cağ Kebap


• 3. Antakya Künefe


• 4. Beyran Soup


• 5. Afyon Sausage (Sucuk)


• 6. Fıstık Sarma (rolled baklava)


• 7. Hünkarbeğendi


• 8. Piliç Topkapı


• 9. Lentil Soup


• 10. Bal Kaymak (honey and cream)

While Turkish media networks sometimes tend to emphasize national pride regarding local cuisine, the various sources in this coverage focused on factual reporting of the international ranking and noting the public debate that ensued.