Where to Eat the Best Meze in Mount Ida? Komşu Meze, Yeşilyurt Village, Ayvacık, Çanakkale
The Hidden Flavor of Kazdağları: Komşu Meze and Teslime Cura’s Master Appetizers in Yeşilyurt Village
Yeşilyurt Village, a village full of authentic flavors in the unique nature of Mount Ida, is now famous for its gourmet appetizers. Teslime Cura, one of the most successful meze makers in the region, is responsible for these flavors. Teslime Cura, who brings the spirit of the Aegean to the plates, now offers her delicious appetizers to her visitors in her charming shop called Komşu Meze.
Teslime Cura: The Master Meze Maker of Mount Ida
Settled in 1997 in Küçükkuyu, Teslime Cura has entered the kitchens of many restaurants in the region and made a name for herself with her delicious appetizers. When you taste Teslime Abla’s appetizers, you immediately notice the taste of her hand. Now, in her place called Komşu MezeTeslime’nin— Lezzetleri (Neighbor MezeTeslime’s— Tastes), she offers these delicious flavors to locals and visitors.
Komşu Meze: Where Appetizers Become Art
Komşu Meze, as the name suggests, is a warm, sincere, and delicious place with the mentality of “what’s cooked in the neighbor is cooked in us.” Located in a restored old village house in the center of Yeşilyurt Village, this shop appeals to both the eyes and the palate. Teslime Abla doesn’t just make ordinary appetizers here; she offers artisanal appetizers, each prepared with care and creativity.
What’s at Komşu Meze? Teslime Cura’s Meze Flavors
Teslime Cura’s appetizers are not ordinary; each is artisanal and unique. Here are some special flavors you can taste at Komşu Meze:
Artichoke Meze with Walnuts: By taking an artichoke from a simple appetizer and blending it with walnuts, roasted peppers, carrots, and fava beans, this flavor explosion offers an explosion of taste.
Purslane Salad with Strained Yogurt and Green Apple: This salad is ideal for those looking for a fresh and light option. The harmony of purslane and green apple, combined with strained yogurt, offers a refreshing taste.
Dry Tzatziki (with Goat Cheese): Made with large-cut cucumber, mint, dill, and goat cheese, this dry tzatziki offers an intense and rich flavor unlike ordinary tzatziki. “I add my mother-in-law’s goat cheese!” says Teslime Abla, sharing the secret of this unique taste.
White Beans with Olive Oil: Fresh white beans, unique to the Aegean region, are prepared with natural olive oil and served as an appetizer.
Sea Cowpea: Every Thursday, Teslime Abla goes to Bozcaada to pick fresh sea cowpeas and offers this appetizer by bringing the flavor of Bozcaada to your plates.
Stuffed zucchini blossoms prepared by Teslime Cura in Yeşilyurt Village in Kazdağları, stuffed with plenty of ingredients and carefully wrapped.
From Garden to Table: Teslime Cura’s Appetizers
Knowing that all the products served at Komşu Meze come from Teslime Cura’s garden makes these appetizers even more special. Vegetables such as peppers, eggplant, walnuts, purslane, zucchini, and zucchini blossoms are picked by Teslime Cura’s own hands and prepared fresh daily. These appetizers, prepared with the garden-to-table philosophy, show how naturalness and freshness are reflected in taste.
Homemade Dessert: Home Baklava with Walnuts
After filling your stomach with appetizers, try Teslime Cura’s famous walnut house baklava. Prepared with traditional methods and all-natural ingredients, this baklava is a real treat for its guests.
Order Appetizers from Komşu Meze to Your Home
Komşu Meze does not only serve in the shop. You can also order Teslime Cura’s unique appetizers for orders over a certain amount to your home or restaurant. Thus, you can experience these unique flavors of Kazdağları at home.
Teslime Cura’s Special Gift: Home Pickles
When you buy appetizers from Komşu Meze, you can also buy some of Teslime Abla’s homemade pickles made with produce from her garden as a gift. The flavor of these pickles is unique enough to deserve a separate article!
Don’t Return Without Stopping by Komşu Meze in Yeşilyurt Village!
When you visit Yeşilyurt Village, don’t return without stopping by Teslime Cura’s Komşu Meze. You can’t leave Kazdağları without tasting appetizers such as stuffed zucchini blossoms, tzatziki with goat cheese, and beans with olive oil. In the fresh air of Mount Ida, you can enjoy artisan appetizers and feed both your stomach and your soul.
Baklava is a traditional home dessert prepared by Teslime Cura. It is made with thin phyllo dough and plenty of walnuts. Served at Komşu Meze in Yeşilyurt Village, this dessert is one of the authentic flavors of the Kaz Mountains.
Homemade walnut baklava, a Teslime Cura masterpiece
Teslime Cura and Komşu Meze in Kazdağları
The answer to the question of where to eat the best meze in Kazdağları is quite clear: Teslime Cura’s Komşu Meze. If you are in this magnificent natural world, don’t forget to taste these delicious and authentic appetizers because every appetizer here reflects the naturalness of the Aegean and the love of Teslime Abla.
Enjoy your stay!
Komşu Meze – Teslime
Yeşilyurt Köyü, Küçükkuyu, Ayvacık, Çanakkale.
Phone: +90 544 2156476
