Gaziantep is one of the leading cities in Turkey in terms of gastronomy, with national and international recognition. Gaziantep's gastronomic culture is characterized by its uniqueness, multiculturalism, culinary richness, and regionalism. The city's gastronomic culture has been shaped by historical and cultural experiences. Its location on trade and transit routes, its historical role as a host to different civilizations, its geographical situation, and its climate have influenced the city's gastronomic culture throughout its history. With its locally grown products, street food, artisan restaurants, local businesses, geographically marked products, festivals, and awards, Gaziantep's inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2015 with a focus on gastronomy has made it an important destination for gastronomic tourism, contributing significantly to regional and national development efforts. has become an important destination for gastronomic tourism, contributing significantly to regional and national development efforts.