Azerbaijan

What to eat in Baku

Baku blends Caspian seafood, Persian spices and Turkish grill traditions, offering hearty meals and vibrant street snacks. The city’s eateries range from bustling tea houses to modern bistros.

Local dishes to try

Plov

A saffron‑tinted rice with meat and dried fruit, served at lunch and dinner in homes and restaurants.

Dushbara

Small meat‑filled dumplings in clear broth, popular for breakfast or a light supper.

Kebab

Charred lamb or chicken skewers sold on stalls and in cafés, eaten any time.

Piti

Slow‑cooked lamb, chickpeas and vegetables in a clay pot, served in traditional tea houses.

Lavangi

Fish or chicken stuffed with walnuts and herbs, a festive dish for holidays.

Qutab

Thin dough filled with herbs, cheese or meat, cooked on a griddle and eaten as a snack.

Badimjan Dolması

Eggplant halves filled with minced meat and rice, common at family meals.

Ayran

Cold salted yogurt drink, paired with kebabs and grilled foods.

Where to eat

1
Nizami Street
Wide range of kebabs, plov and street snacks along the pedestrian boulevard.
2
Icherisheher Bazaar
Traditional tea houses and qutab stalls inside the Old Town market.
3
Fountain Square area
Numerous cafés and bistros offering Azerbaijani and international plates.