Paşa Lahmacun — Restaurant in Girne Belediyesi

If you want to try real Turkish Cypriot cuisine then you must try Paşa Lahmacun. Don't let the out of date decor put you off, this is proper locals food exactly how it was before North Cyprus became commercialised - a real slice of the past! Lahmacun eateries were once common roadside establishments that were often someone's house with a few tables and chairs outside - now you'll be hard pushed to find somewhere making and selling them so it was great to find a real traditional piece of TRNC in Bellapais. The owner is very friendly and the food is made to order rather than the tat you're served at an out and out tourist cafe/restaurant. Six lahmacun, an Efes, coke, a Nescafe, one Turkish coffee and two bottles of water worked out at ~£11! Paşa Lahmacun is on the left of the road as you head away from the Abbey. But it's not obvious what it is with only a small plaque outside - blink and you'll miss it which would be...

This little restaurant just a one minute walk from Bellapais Abbey serves you the most beautifully tasting Lahmacun you can imagine. The restaurant itself could maybe do with a bit of updating, but if you don't mind sitting on plastic garden chairs you certainly won't find better. All food is made to order and is extremely fresh, tasty and value for money. For 3 Lahmacun, a large salad to share and 2 sparkling mineral waters we were only charged 255 Turkish Lira. Would definitely recommend this...

We soon realised that the waiter was also the chef which was also the porter.. I am pretty sure he was cooking in he’s home kitchen.. Literally as authentic as it gets- no frills just proper old school Cypriot food. I almost want to keep it a secret but want them to also be supported and enjoyed by others, must keeps the...