02.12.2025 00:35
The dish known as "kapuska," considered a "source of healing" by its lovers and "even its smell is enough" by its detractors, has been chosen as the worst dish in Turkish cuisine. While kapuska holds the top spot, there are also some dishes on the list that will surprise you.
Turkish cuisine, considered one of the richest in the world, is once again in the spotlight with an unusual list. The world-renowned gastronomy platform Taste Atlas has announced the list of "least liked Turkish dishes," determined by user ratings. At the top of the list is kapuska, a dish that is a staple for some tables, while others have no connection even to its smell.
KAPUSKA AT THE TOP OF THE LIST
Kapuska, where cabbage meets various ingredients, has been the center of a significant debate in Turkey for years. For those who love it, it is seen as a "source of healing," while for those who dislike it, "even its smell is enough." With the low ratings it received from Taste Atlas users, it has claimed the top spot on the list.
Following kapuska, the list continues with other controversial dishes of Turkish cuisine.
LEAST RATED TURKISH DISHES
According to Taste Atlas data, the 10 least rated Turkish dishes are as follows:
1. Kapuska
2. Brain salad
3. Creamy apricot
4. Mahluta
5. Ottoman candy
6. Lamb head
7. Hoşaf
8. Türlü
9. Green beans with meat
10. Lady's navel
LOW RATINGS FROM INTERNATIONAL USERS
The common feature of the dishes on the list is that, despite being traditionally made in many regions of Turkey, they received low ratings from international users. The evaluations of users who are unfamiliar with regional recipes or not accustomed to the texture of the ingredients played a significant role in the rankings.
WHAT IS TASTE ATLAS?
Taste Atlas is an international gastronomy platform that introduces dishes, beverages, and geographically indicated products from different parts of the world. The lists prepared with user comments and evaluations from expert critics provide global visibility to the culinary cultures of countries. The platform presents both the best and worst dishes in a comparative manner across world cuisines.