In Europe, we have 'eurokebab', which is tasteless 1am drunkards food. It is not authentic, just like the indian, thai and chinese takeaway.
In Turkey, the word kebab is actually kebap, and it is open to interpretation and depening on what region you are in, it will look and taste different. The further east you go, the more basic and tastier it gets generally. But my personal favourite is to sit in a cafe on the street and have a chicken doner, which would be freshly baked bread (like half a bloomer, but it's still warm and soft from being cooked) and then they add the chicken which has some spices with it, some salad, tomato and then you normally add a spice or powder to it.. it's a spice but i am not sure which.
I haven't had one for years, but the best food is where the locals eat. If you tried one, you'd never eat that revolting sh*t you get here unless you know a guy like i do who makes the chicken doner himself by made. As a plus, it is so popular even the police go there. So you are always safe!
I have had delicious meals in roadside cafes in Turkey as it's all make fresh to order with quick service and it's very nice.
Also, pide is great too. Again very simple, it's just a flat bread with a filling of finely minced lamb, tomato, herbs and vegetables. It's baked, tastes delicious, it very healthy and filling usually you can have an egg cracked on top. I'm gonna give one a go at home. I might even post some photos!
*Homemade cookery thread*
