Vedat Milor sparks a new debate after menemen: 'Our other cities shouldn't take offense, but...'
Vedat Milor's praise for the İzmit simit has reignited the flavor rivalry between Ankara and İzmit simit on social media. The famous gastronomy writer's endorsement of the İzmit simit has divided his followers.
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Vedat Milor, a prominent figure in the world of gastronomy who was long talked about for his "Should menemen have onions or not?" poll, has ignited a new debate on social media with his post about the İzmit simit.
Milor's praise for the İzmit simit has divided social media. While many expressed the opinion that "the Ankara simit is being done an injustice," residents of İzmit supported Milor.
In a statement on his social media account, Milor said, "Our other cities shouldn't take offense, but there is a reality in our country called the İzmit simit, baked in a wood-fired oven."
Diğer şehirlerimiz alınmasın ama ülkemizde odun fırınında pişmiş İzmit simiti diye bir gerçek var.
— Vedat Milor (@vedatmilor) June 2, 2025