Kahramanmaraş is a city of roughly 550,000 people in southeastern Turkey, perched between the Taurus Mountains and the upper Euphrates plain. Famous throughout Turkey and the world for its uniquely stretchy dondurma (ice cream) and fiery Maraş pepper, the city pairs a proud culinary identity with a rich layered history — Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Dulkadirli, and Ottoman — visible in its hilltop castle and archaeology museum. The city was at the epicentre of the devastating February 2023 earthquakes and has undergone significant reconstruction; visitors today witness both historic resilience and ambitious rebuilding alongside remaining ancient monuments.
Kahramanmaraş cuisine is one of the most distinctive in Turkey. The city is the origin of Maraş dondurma (stretchy mastic-and-salep ice cream) and Maraş biber (dark-red, oily chilli flakes). The local diet leans heavily on lamb, bulgur wheat, and dried vegetables. Signature dishes include Maraş tava (slow-braised lamb with peppers and tomatoes), ekşili köfte (sour meatball soup), tarhana çorbası (fermented wheat soup), and acıyağlı pide (flatbread drizzled with chilli oil). Street food culture is strong: pide, börek, döner, and lahmacun are staples. Dondurma is consumed year-round.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Yörük Sofrası
Popular Turkish Regional restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Trabzon Caddesi No:22, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Maraş Kebap Evi
Popular Kebab restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Kale Altı Caddesi No:5, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Dondurma Hacı Bekir Maraş
Popular Turkish Desserts restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Trabzon Caddesi No:48, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Tahtacı Lokantası
Popular Turkish Home Cooking restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Çarşı Mahallesi No:11, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Çardak Restaurant
Popular Turkish restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Adnan Menderes Bulvarı No:44, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Pide Firını Kahraman
Popular Turkish Flatbread restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
İstiklal Caddesi No:29, Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
Köşebaşı Maraş
Popular Turkish Grill restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Yeni Mahalle, Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
Safran Cafe & Restaurant
Popular Turkish Café restaurant in Kahramanmaraş.
Cumhuriyet Meydanı No:7, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Turkish
Et Mangal Ustası
Barbaros Mahallesi No:18, Dulkadiroğlu, Kahramanmaraş
Hacı Mehmet Kahvaltı Salonu
Gaziantep Caddesi No:12, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Kale Panorama Restaurant
Kale Mahallesi No:18, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Maraş Regional
Biber Evi
Çarşı Mahallesi No:33, Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş
Food tours & tastings in Kahramanmaraş
Eat your way through Kahramanmaraş with a guide.
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Maraş Dondurma
Find it at: Trabzon Caddesi vendors, daily 09:00–22:00
Price: 30–50 TRY (~$0.91–1.52 USD) per cone
Simit
Find it at: Street carts throughout city centre, from 06:00
Price: 15–20 TRY (~$0.45–0.61 USD)
Lahmacun
Find it at: Any pide fırını, 08:00–22:00
Price: 40–70 TRY (~$1.21–2.12 USD) per piece
Acıyağlı Pide
Find it at: Hasan Usta Fırın and city bakeries, from 05:30
Price: 30–50 TRY (~$0.91–1.52 USD)
Gözleme
Find it at: Bazaar area and Yörük Sofrası, 09:00–18:00
Price: 80–120 TRY (~$2.42–3.64 USD)
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Biber Pazarı (Pepper Market)
Hours: 06:00–14:00 Mon–Sat
Kapalı Çarşı Gıda Bölümü
Hours: 08:00–19:00 Mon–Sat
Saturday Pazar (Yeni Hal)
Hours: 06:00–14:00 Saturdays
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
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Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |