Meatballs with Pita

The history of Bursa Pide Köfte dates back to the 1870s. It is known that the first pide köfte was made in the center of Bursa province in 1871 and became widespread, especially with the establishment of a historic pide oven in Bursa in 1876. The pide oven closed during the years of the War of Independence and reopened after the war ended. In the early 1900s, especially on market days in the provincial center of Bursa, many people from the districts and villages would eat pide köfte at the historic Kayhan Bazaar before returning home, and this became almost a tradition. Bursa Pideli Köfte, which holds an important place in Bursa's food culture, was registered in 2021.

It is a local flavour that you can find only in Bursa with its presentation, content and materials. This flavour, which is also included in the work of Evliye Çelebi who was the most famous traveler in Ottoman Empire, is one of the most important local dishes of Bursa cuisine for centuries. It is known as a flavor that emerged in the kofta shops of Bursa’s Kayhan Bazaar.

On the fried pita which is used in its construction, the famous meatballs of Kayhan Bazaar are placed and then butter is rolled with tomato sauce. Before it is served, yogurt put on the edge to this flavour.