Mussels are a favorite among seafood lovers in Baku and are served in two main ways. The first is stuffed mussels, where the shell is filled with spiced rice. The second is sauteed mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, tomato or butter sauce. In both cases the mussels are served in their shells and eaten by hand. The taste is briny, light and fragrant. Bread is placed alongside so you can soak up the sauce. Mussels cook quickly, so freshness matters a great deal. Price is usually counted per piece or per portion, which is worth checking first.
- Best value: İskele Fish & Grill, Midye qaymaqlı 22 ₼
- Most choice: İskele Fish & Grill, 2 kinds
- Price range: 22–48 ₼ (from 5 menus)
Recommended places
1
İskele Fish & Grill
What to order: Midye acılı pendirli 24 ₼ · Midye qaymaqlı 22 ₼
Hours: 10:00–00:00
2
Fish Box
What to order: "White wine" qaymaqlı souslu midyələr 48 ₼ · Pomidor souslu midyələr 48 ₼
Hours: 10:00–22:00
3
Dəniz Balıq Evi
What to order: Qaynadılmış Midyə (8) 24 ₼
Hours: 10:00–23:30
4
Merci Baku
What to order: Mussels with dor blue cream 24 ₼
Hours: 09:00–00:00
5
Hellim Restaurant
What to order: Qaymaqlı Sarımsaqlı Midye 26 ₼
Frequently asked questions
How are mussels served?
Mainly two ways: stuffed with rice, and sauteed in a sauce.
How much does it cost?
Based on menus on Harda, Mussels in Baku costs 22–48 AZN (7 menu items at 5 places).
How are they eaten?
You hold the shell, pull out the meat and eat it with lemon.