Izmir is known across Turkey for its Aegean cuisine, and its meyhanes and restaurants excel at meze, small plates of herbs, vegetables, seafood and olive-oil dishes served with raki. This style of dining, spread across many shared plates, is a highlight of the citys food culture. A traditional Alsancak meyhane offers an authentic and convivial introduction to the flavours of the Aegean coast in a lively local setting.