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Simit Katmer
Simit katmer is a Gaziantep dessert in which kaymak, finely ground Antep pistachios and sugar are folded into paper-thin dough and baked. At Lezzet-i Şark Gusto, beneath Fatih Terim Stadium in Başakşehir, it comes hot, for one or two people.
- Simit katmer (for 1-2) ₺660
- Katmer (for 1-2) ₺600
Prices as of October 22, 2026, pending confirmation by the restaurant.
What is simit katmer?
Katmer is one of Gaziantep's best-known desserts. The dough is rolled out paper-thin, kaymak and pistachios are placed inside, and it is folded and baked.
The simit in its name is what people in Antep call finely ground pistachios; simit katmer is katmer made with them.
The sign of a good katmer is dough that is layered and crisp, with the kaymak inside staying soft. Once baked, it is sliced and served.
When is katmer eaten?
In Gaziantep, katmer is traditionally eaten at breakfast. At Lezzet-i Şark Gusto it is on the dessert menu and comes hot at the end of the meal.
Whether at breakfast or as dessert, it is eaten hot; as it cools, the kaymak firms up and the dough loses its crispness.
The difference between simit katmer and katmer
The Lezzet-i Şark Gusto menu has two options: simit katmer and katmer. Both are for one or two people; in simit katmer the finely ground Antep pistachios stand out. Either is a good size for two people sharing a dessert.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is katmer eaten hot?
Yes. Katmer should be eaten as soon as it is baked, while the kaymak is melted and the dough is crisp; once it cools, both its texture and taste change.
What do you drink with katmer?
Tea or Turkish coffee goes well with katmer; both are on the Lezzet-i Şark Gusto menu.
How many people is simit katmer for?
On the Lezzet-i Şark Gusto menu, simit katmer is served for one or two people. At a larger table you can order more than one katmer or choose the medium or large künefe.
Is Antep katmer registered?
Yes. Antep Katmeri was registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under no. 264 on December 7, 2017. The registered recipe has Antep pistachios, sugar, kaymak and butter inside, and no syrup is poured over it.
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