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Turkish manti dumplings with yogurt and butter sauce
Traditional

Mantı

in Istanbul

Tiny dumplings filled with seasoned meat and served with garlicky yogurt, butter, and pul biber. Istanbul loves mantı as a rich, home-style dish that balances tang, spice, and comfort in every bite.

Did you know?

Mantı is sometimes called Turkish ravioli, but the best versions are much smaller and often more labor-intensive than that nickname suggests.

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Where to Find It

1 place to try Mantı in Istanbul

Turkish manti dumplings with yogurt and butter sauce

Bodrum Manti & Cafe

$$$$

Bebek

A longtime favorite for Turkish dumplings with garlicky yogurt, butter, and the kind of comfort-food richness people come back for.

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