 Food names directly cognate with "mantı" are found also in Chinese ("mantou" or steamed bun) and Korean cuisine ("mandu").In fact, origin of Turkish mantı comes from Chinese mantou

A specialty's name sometimes includes that of a city or region, either in or outside of Turkey, and may refer to the specific technique or ingredients used in that area.For example, the difference between "Urfa kebap" and "Adana kebap" is the thickness of the skewer and the amount of hot pepper that the kebab contains.