Culinary Dictionary
The most important terms for the menu — so you know what you're ordering:
| German | Greek (South) | Turkish (North) |
|---|---|---|
| Bread | Psomi | Ekmek |
| Salad | Salata | Salata |
| Cheese | Tyri | Peynir |
| Halloumi | Halloumi | Hellim |
| Meat | Kreas | Et |
| Lamb | Arni | Kuzu |
| Pork | Chirino | (not common) |
| Chicken | Kotopoulo | Tavuk |
| Fish | Psari | Balık |
| Shrimps | Garides | Karides |
| Squid | Kalamari | Kalamar |
| Mixed grill | Misto Psito | Karışık Izgara |
| Meze | Meze | Meze |
| Olive oil | Elaiolado | Zeytinyağı |
| Cyprus coffee | Kypriakos kafes | Türk kahvesi |
| Without sugar | Sketo | Sade |
| Medium sweet | Metrio | Orta |
| Sweet | Glyko | Şekerli |
💡 Tipp
Never order "Turkish coffee" in the south — it's called "Cypriot coffee" (Kypriakos kafes). In the north, it's "Türk kahvesi". Same coffee, different name — but the naming is a political statement!
