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A protected local dish
Ankara Tava is protected as a geographical indication with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; it received its registration in 2017.
A casserole dish
The dish is prepared by cooking cubed meat in butter together with onions and tomatoes, in a tandır oven or regular oven. This preparation method places Ankara Tava in the casserole category.
The official name is notable
Although popularly also called "Ankara Tava Kebabı," the dish's official registered name is simply "Ankara Tava" — the word "kebabı" does not appear in the registration.
Where to try it
Ankara Tava has a place on the tables of traditional restaurants in the city center.
Category
Life
Date
July 30, 2026
Location
Ankara