Istanbul Street Food
Street Food
If you're looking for something to eat at 4:00 in the morning, you'll have no trouble finding something in Istanbul, which offers an endless variety of delicious street food at every corner. From Döner kebab sliced straight off the skewer in small kiosks - doner is the most popular street food in Istanbul, the most delicious kebab shops are in historical districts such as Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Beşiktaş and Üsküdar - to street vendors selling rice with butter, chickpeas and chicken from small cart stalls illuminated by a single lamp. There are so many options available.
Everywhere you can eat, from mobile carts and stalls to fishing boats and buffets on the Bosphorus; You can find pastries such as kebabs, wraps, tantuni, pita and lahmacun, handmade stuffed meatballs, pastries and turnips.
Fish lovers should try stuffed mussels with spicy rice and raisins. Stuffed mussels are often sold in trays on mobile stalls. Lemon is squeezed over the stuffed mussels before serving. You will witness how people gather around the counter! Stuffed mussels are not a snack that is usually eaten one by one. Don't forget that once you're done with stuffed mussels, you'll be eating a few more! Midye Dolma is a popular snack eaten late at night, especially in Taksim.
Kumpir is a fluffier and more filling version of a baked potato. Soft potatoes cut in half are mixed with butter, salt and cheese. When the sauces of your choice are added to the cheese and all other ingredients that are turned upside down while melting, a soft and creamy flavor emerges.
The best kumpir restaurants are located in Ortaköy, a lively seaside resort with stunning views of the Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. You will have a hard time choosing between baked potatoes, each offering unique ingredients for baked potatoes.
The scent of chestnuts begins to wander the streets of Istanbul when the weather gets cold. Stall carts selling roasted chestnuts are starting to appear all over the city. While you wait for your chestnuts, you can warm your cold hands in these cars. If you are looking for a convenient, easy and healthy street food, chestnuts are for you!
Istanbul has a strong culinary tradition, reflecting its residents from all over Turkey who bring their own recipes and cuisines.
From the Sea to Your Bread
The fish and bread you eat while wandering around Karaköy and Kadıköy districts will make you forget all your past fish and bread experiences! The most enjoyable place to taste fish bread, a must-try dish in Istanbul, is the Bosphorus.
Balık Ekmek is also one of the most popular street foods in Istanbul. It contains fresh grilled fish, tomatoes, onions and salad. Fish and bread are sold by the sea and even on ferries. You can find it easily, especially on fishing boats in Eminönü and Karaköy. If you want to experience the fish market in Kadıköy on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul, there are many options there too. In Kadıköy, you can taste not only fresh fish but also other local delicacies such as organic honey and delicious Turkish cheeses.
