2 Best Restaurants in Adana, The Turquoise Coast

Nestled in the backstreets of the old city's bazaar near the clock tower, Ciğerci Memet Usta serves up some of the best kebabs in Adana, the country's reigning center for grilled meat. Try the speciality ciğer (grilled liver), the eponymous Adana kebab, or the homemade şalgam (spicy pickled black carrot juice).

For most Turks, dining in Adana means trying the Adana kebab, minced lamb slow-charcoal-grilled on a long, wide metal skewer. Everyone in town has an opinion on where to find the best one, but one traditional favorite is Yüzevler. Obviously, Adana kebabs are the star of the show, but the pide (flatbread with various toppings) is good, too.