Kervan Humus (Tarsus)
Kervan Humus
A renowned eatery inside a historic caravanserai in Tarsus's old town, serving warm hummus with bite-sized hazelnut lahmacun. This is the local way to eat it.
Kervan Humus is inside the historic Abacı İş Hanı building in the Caminur neighborhood of central Tarsus. It is close to sights such as St. Paul's Well and the ancient Roman road, so it makes a good lunch stop while touring Tarsus's ruins. The signature dish is warm Tarsus-style hummus. Diners often order pastırmalı hummus (with pastrami) or butter hummus, paired with fındık lahmacun, a plate of about 10 hazelnut-sized mini lahmacun served with parsley and salad. It ranks first among Tarsus restaurants on Tripadvisor, though some reviews say prices are high and service is average.
Opening hours
Daytime, until about 21:00
Nearby sights
- St. Paul's Church, Tarsus
- Tarsus Old Town & Ancient Road
- St. Paul's Well
- Cleopatra's Gate
- Tarsus Waterfall
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab-ı Kehf)
- Atatürk House Museum, Mersin
- Muğdat Mosque