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Where to Eat in Mersin: Ciğer (Liver Wrap)
This guide turns MERSİN’DE 1 GÜNDE NE YENİR!!! DÜNYALARI YEDİM!!! from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical restaurant map with 10 saved spots around Mersin, Tarsus, and Yenişehir. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, and a dessert shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi explored the diverse culinary landscape of Mersin, starting the day with liver and ending with local street delicacies. He was particularly impressed by the unique 'Tarmer' soup and the authentic preparation of leaf-meat tantuni. The creator emphasized that the high quality and performance-to-price ratio of the local food made the trip truly exceptional.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Mersin.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 10 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Oguz Kerebicc
Dessert Restaurant in İsmet İnönü bulvarı, Hürriyet, hilal apartmanı 274/A, 33050 Yenişehir/Mersin, Türkiye, Hürriyet, Yenişehir, Mersin, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Mamülcü Mümin Usta
Bakery in Şehitkerim, 3429. Sk., 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Mersin, Tarsus, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Tarsus Waterfall
Tea House in Çağlayan, şelale ici, 33460 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Çağlayan, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Tarsuslu Murat Usta
Restaurant in Kiremithane mah Eraslan apt, Kiremithane, 4406. Sk. 16/B, 33010 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye, Kiremithane, Akdeniz, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Künefeci Sadık Usta
Dessert Restaurant in Şehitkerim, 3402. Sk. No:25, 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Şehitkerim, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ciğer Ve Kebap Salonu
Restaurant in Emiroğlu, 63700 Viranşehir/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Şanlıurfa, Viranşehir, Türkiye - Memetcan Tantuni
Restaurant in Eğriçam, Nevit Kodallı Cd. 27A, 33160 Yenişehir/Mersin, Türkiye, Eğriçam, Yenişehir, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Dondurmaci Halil
Dessert Shop in Akdeniz, Silifke Cad. No:50, 33340 İçel Merkez/Mersin (İçel), Türkiye, Mersin (İçel), İçel Merkez, Türkiye - 33 Orhan usta tantuni
Family Restaurant in Akdeniz, Zeytinli Cd Çiftçi Apt No:5/A, 33200 Mezitli/Mersin, Türkiye, Mersin, Mezitli, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Fırat Sokak
Place marker in Yenice, Fırat Sk., 33402 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Mersin, Tarsus, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Ciğer (Liver wrap)
- Ayran
- Tarmer (Tarsus style soup)
- Dikenli İncir (Prickly pear)
- Kerebiç
- Tantuni (Bread and wrap versions)
- Cezerye
Experiences captured
- Visited Silifke Street for breakfast
- Met with Murat Usta in Tarsus
- Watched prickly pear being peeled on the street
- Observed the preparation of Kerebiç dessert
- Visited Mehmetcan Tantuni for a famous local meal
- Watched large blocks of Cezerye being sliced
- Walked along the coast to see fishing boats
- Visited Mavi Erken for fish and potatoes
Planning notes for Mersin
Mersin is a coastal city in southern Turkey with a recorded history extending to the Neolithic period. Excavations at the Yumuktepe Mound indicate human habitation dating back approximately 9,000 years, with layers representing the Chalcolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages. Throughout its history, the region has been under the administration of various civilizations, including the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tantuni
The undisputed king of Mersin street food, consisting of julienned beef or lamb flash-fried in a specialized 'tantuni' pan with cottonseed oil, water, and spices. - Kerebiç
A unique Mersin dessert traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan. These semolina cookies are stuffed with pistachios or walnuts and served buried in a mountain of 'white foam'—a light. - Cezerye
A chewy, gelatinous confection made from caramelized carrots, sugar, and various nuts like pistachios or hazelnuts, then coated in shredded coconut. - Tarsus Kebabı
A regional variation of the Adana kebab, distinguished by the addition of finely minced onion and parsley directly into the hand-chopped meat mixture. - Batırık
A refreshing, cold dish often compared to a liquid version of kısır. It features fine bulgur mixed with tahini, ground peanuts, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
When to go: The best time to visit Mersin is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm and ideal for exploring coastal ruins. Summer (July and August) can be oppressively hot and humid.
Local tips
- Fly into Çukurova International Airport (COV) and take a shuttle bus or taxi for the 45-minute journey to the city center.
- Always accept the first offer of tea or coffee in shops as a sign of respect, even if you only take a few sips.
- When eating the local specialty Tantuni, use your right hand and squeeze fresh lemon over the wrap before biting.
- Avoid discussing sensitive topics and instead focus conversations on local food, history, or the city's coastal beauty.
What travelers are noticing
- Opening of the Mersin-Adana High-Speed Train line, reducing travel time to 25 minutes.
- Launch of the Mersin Metro (M1 Line) connecting Mezitli to the city center.
- Full operational expansion of Çukurova International Airport as a major regional hub.
Extra place context
- Künefeci Sadık Usta
Located in the Tarsus district, this master is often called the best in Turkey for künefe. Unlike standard versions, his recipe uses semolina and saffron, creating a lighter, uniquely flavored dessert that draws crowds from across the country.
food - Tarsus Şelalesi
A historic and refreshing retreat on the Berdan River, the Tarsus Waterfall is a popular weekend destination. The surrounding recreation area is filled with tea gardens and restaurants where locals enjoy traditional Turkish breakfast while the rushing waters.
Official tourism resource
The official provincial directorate of culture and tourism for Mersin, providing information on historical sites, museums, and regional travel guides.
Planning questions
Where did Hatay Sandık İçi eat in Mersin?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Mersin.
What are the must-try foods in Mersin?
Creator picks from the video include Ciğer (Liver wrap), Ayran, Tarmer (Tarsus style soup), Dikenli İncir (Prickly pear). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.