Cypriot cuisine has been influenced by different cultures throuhout history. Therefore there isn' t any dish, which we would call ‘ Cypriot ' only. However with little variations from their originals Cypriots have developed quite tasty dishes. Each dish has a peculiar taste and cooking and presentation reflects the character of the people of Cyprus. ‘ Molhiya ' Arab in origin, has developed completely, appealing to Cypriot tasta both in preparation, taste and presentation. Some dishes even vary from region to region in name, preparation and taste. North Cyprus is fascinating and appealing to people who eat well and enjoy eating.
A great variety of vegetable dishes, grills, pastry, fish, soups, kebabs, lahmacun, pides are to name but a few. A big list of mezes, sweets, cakes, eaten either as starters or as afters can be named. In addition to local cuisine Chinese, Italian, French and Indian foods are well represented in various restaurants.
| PASTAS & PASTRIES |
| Tatar Böregi |
Mushroom pie |
| Pirohu |
Olive bread |
| Hellim cheese pie |
Hellim bread |
| Nor cheese pie |
Bidda |
| Minced meet pie |
Sesami bread |
| Spinach pie |
Tahinli |
| Pumpkin pie |
Pilavuna |
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| MAIN DISHES |
| Seftali Kebap |
Bumbar |
| Firin Kebap |
Okra |
| Sis Kebap |
Leeks |
| Köfte |
Baked beans |
| Musakka |
Green beans |
| Molehiya |
Kolokas |
| Bamya |
Cauliflower |
| Yalanci Dolma |
Spinach |
| Et Dolmasi |
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| JAMS, MARMELADS & GLAZED FRUITS |
| Green walnuts |
Glazed plum |
| Bitter orange skins |
Glazed pear |
| Bergamot skins |
DRINKS |
| Quince |
Serbet |
| Date |
Lemonade |
| Green figs |
Ayran |
| Watermelon skins |
Zivaniya |
| Pumpkin |
Wine |
| Stawberry jam |
Raki |
| Orange jam |
Brandy |
| Plum jam |
Beer |
| Grape jam |
Glazed apple |
| Glazed peach |
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| MEZES |
| Humus |
Fried hellim |
| Cacik |
Çakizdez |
| Tahin |
Octopus |
| Pickles |
Calamary |
| Potato salad |
Gabbar |
| Samarella |
Tongue of lamb |
| Lettuce & yogurt salad |
Brain salad |
| Broad bean paste |
Pastirma |
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| SWEETS |
| Firin Katmeri |
Bisi |
| Samsi |
Sucuk |
| Tel kadayifi |
Köfter |
| Ekmek kadayifi |
Paluze |
| Samisi |
Golifa |
| Lokma |
Simit helvasi |
| Sammali |
Eristeli sütlaç |
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| PILAFS |
| Rice Pilaf |
Mücendra pilaf |
| Bulgur pilaf |
Herse |
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| SOUPS |
| Lentil soup |
Paça soup |
| Tarhana soup |
Humus soup |
| Rice soup |
Chicken broth soup |
| Noodle soup |
Noddle lentil soup |
| Vegetable soup |
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