Istanbul There are many rumors about Menemen's past. According to research, it was first seen in Turkish cuisine in the 18th century. Previously, tomato was not used in meals because it was not a known and consumed vegetable. Tomato came to our country from Europe. However, at first it was thought to be an ornamental plant with its red color and bright appearance, and it began to be consumed much later, even in the lands where it was born. Although the arrival of the tomato was late, it quickly became popular and began to be grown abundantly in our country.

According to some sources, the place where the first tomato production took place was the Menemen district of Izmir. Istanbul It is thought that Menemen dish was created by the people who migrated to the region from Crete. Cretan immigrants, who were engaged in agriculture, mixed various herbs and vegetables they collected with eggs and ate them. Over time,  they discover that egg dish is much tastier when made using tomatoes instead of herbs. This much-loved tomato and egg dish gradually spreads outside of Menemen and begins to become popular. Today, it is still one of the most loved and consumed dishes in our cuisine.

Istanbul Menemen; It is a dish made by adding tomatoes, peppers and sometimes onions, and enriched with eggs in the finale. Just as it is an indispensable part of breakfast, it can be consumed with pleasure at every meal at any time of the day.