Hakırdaklı Pide

Hakırdaklı Pide is a traditional pide variety unique to Kayseri, commonly made in local neighborhood bakeries and butcher ovens. Its distinctive ingredient, hakırdak, consists of crispy, fatty pieces of lamb or beef, giving the pide its rich and characteristic flavor.

The hakırdak is mixed with onions and spices, spread over thin dough, and baked in a stone oven. As it cooks, the fat melts into the dough, making the pide both crispy and intensely flavorful. It is usually enjoyed plain, often accompanied by ayran.

Hakırdaklı Pide is especially popular during the winter months and is a familiar sight in Kayseri bakeries in the early morning hours. Rarely found in modern restaurants, it remains a cherished part of Kayseri’s local bakery culture.

For visitors who want to experience the city like a local, Hakırdaklı Pide is one of Kayseri’s most authentic and lesser-known culinary treasures