While eating at a local eatery, I spotted this item on a shelf in the refrigerator, and at that moment, all I wanted was this. I didn't even know what it was. As soon as I finished my meal, I ordered it. It was tahini rice pudding. I tried it for the first time, and it was delicious. It was like eating cold tahini, and it was just the right amount of sugar for a rice pudding. Now I'll stop by and eat it every time I pass by. It's an exquisite treat.
What to eat in Karesi?
BiteCritic critics have posted 7 dish reviews in Karesi, with an average score of 6.9/10. The highest-rated dish is Tahinli sütlaç, scoring 9.0/10 from 1 review. Critics also rate Terme Pidesi, Mixed Grill and Lahmacun highly. Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) is the highest-rated place, scoring 9.0/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Tahinli sütlaç. The latest review was posted on 31 January 2026.
What are the best dishes to eat in Karesi?
Where are the best places to eat in Karesi?
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) Top dish: Tahinli sütlaç | 9.03 |
| 2 | Meşhur Lahmacun Salonu Top dish: Lahmacun | 7.75 |
| 3 | Etçi Kasap Restaurant Top dish: Mixed Grill | 6.96 |
| 4 | Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç Top dish: Kokoreç | 6.08 |
| 5 | Merve Pide 2 Top dish: Terme Pidesi | 6.08 |
What do critics say about food in Karesi?
The venue was terrible. There's no need for it if it can't consistently deliver the same quality. We ate something dry and spicy.
Besides the three types of lahmacun and drinks, they don't even bring salad if you ask for it. This is unusual for someone familiar with the Aspava culture. The price and size are excellent; it's a nice appetizer if you come across it on the go. The cheese and plain lahmacun are good, I found the egg one unnecessary. I recommend it.
When you enter the place, you enter from the butcher section, they weigh the meat you choose and serve it to you with rice. Since we came after the holiday, there was little variety, be careful when going. As for the food, I liked the chicken breast and wings, the sauce was good, the meat was overcooked, the setting was not there at all. I do not recommend the meatballs, the Velcro meatballs, in general, it is an average place to go sometimes.
The place that made me understand why kokoreç is famous in Balıkesir is that I have eaten a lot of kokoreç in Türkiye but my absolute favorite is the oil and the crispiness of the bread. Don't be fooled by the picture and think badly, you can go to Balıkesir just to eat this.
Ingredient amount was good, size is large to feed 1 adult. taste is better than average. Price is good. I had the kuşbaşılı kaşarlı only for 160 try
Frequently asked questions
- What is the highest-rated dish in Karesi?
- On BiteCritic, Tahinli sütlaç is the highest-rated dish in Karesi, with a score of 9.0/10 from 1 review.
- Which restaurant in Karesi has the highest-rated dishes?
- Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) has the highest dish rating so far: 9.0/10 from 1 review.
- How many places in Karesi are reviewed on BiteCritic?
- 5 places in Karesi have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (7 in total).
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