u003cbr/u003eTurkish cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, and Bodrum are known for their vibrant food scenes and are popular places to enjoy this flavorful dish. The seaside towns and cities along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer an abundance of fresh produce, including eggplants and peppers, which are essential ingredients in Şakşuka. When this dish is made closest to where the produce is grown, it is fresher and more flavorful as the tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and other ingredients have had a chance to ripen on the vine.