If you are ordering rakı, this arrives first. If you are ordering something spicy, order this too.

What is haydari (garlic yogurt dip)?

Haydari is strained yogurt — thick enough to hold a spoon upright — beaten with garlic, fresh dill and mint. It is one of the pillars of the Turkish meze table, and its purpose is functional as much as culinary: it cools the palate between mouthfuls of chilli, charcoal and rakı. The straining is what separates it from ordinary yogurt with herbs in it; the texture should be dense and almost cheese-like.

How we prepare it at Anatolia Grill

We use thick strained yogurt, fresh dill and mint, and enough garlic to notice. Served cool with warm bread, 139 CZK. It is also one of the seven mezes on our Mixed Appetizers plate.

Garlic Yogurt Dip on our menu

• Dish: Garlic Yogurt Dip
• Menu section: Appetizer
• Price: 139 CZK
• Allergens: G — see the allergen key printed on our menu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I eat haydari in Prague?

At Anatolia Grill Restaurant, Na Poříčí 1933/36, Praha 1, daily from 08:00 to midnight.

What is haydari made of?

Strained yogurt, garlic, fresh dill and mint. Nothing else is needed.

Is it spicy?

No — it is the opposite. Haydari is what you eat to calm down a spicy dish like acılı ezme or Adana kebap.

Is it vegetarian?

Yes, though not vegan, as it is yogurt-based.

Visit Anatolia Grill Restaurant

We are on Na Poříčí, a few minutes’ walk from Náměstí Republiky, in the centre of Prague. The kitchen is open every day from 08:00 to 00:00, so breakfast, a late lunch and a midnight plate are all on the table.

• Address: Na Poříčí 1933/36, 110 00 Praha 1 – Nové Město
• Open: every day, 08:00 – 00:00
• Restaurant: +420 777 946 662  |  Meat Market: +420 727 974 844

See the full Anatolia Grill menu, book a table by phone, visit the Anatolia Meat Market next door, or order online for delivery and pickup.