Türkiye: Michelin Green Star Restaurants in Muğla, Agora Pansiyon and Mezra Yalıkavak

"A leading example of refined cuisine in Bodrum, this tasting-menu-only restaurant led by Chef Serhat Doğramacı showcases local ingredients with meticulous technique, adjusting the journey every 15 days so it evolves throughout summer. It begins with breads made from local wheat varieties and different yeasts, then unfolds as a narrative built on more than 150 geographically marked products: Muğla olive oil harmonizing with Bodrum mandarin, poppy seeds pairing with Antep pepper paste, and morel mushrooms nesting with lamb for a Türkiye selection centered on the Aegean. Much of what arrives on the plate comes from the restaurant’s extensive gardens—perhaps wild lavender or a cheese-course bergamot jam—and the commitment to preserving local seeds sits alongside energy efficiency and zero-waste practices. Cheese is a point of pride, culminating in a tray of local, often geographically marked cheeses with house-made jams; standout among them is a Turkish coffee–flavored cheese devised by the chef, a rare, singular taste. Desserts are equally ambitious: a coffee-flavored dessert served in a cup is a summertime favorite with a permanent place on the menu, while Burcu Doğramacı reimagines Turkish delight and spins out other seasonal, regional combinations—refreshing sorbets, jams paired with cheeses, artisanal breads, and sweets that crown the meal. Blending Green Star principles with refined ideas and offering wine pairings designed to highlight local flavors, it welcomes guests from June 1 to September 1 and delivers local delicacies to international standards." - The MICHELIN Guide