10 Street Flavors of İstanbul

When you come to İstanbul, you can't just visit its historical beauties and go back, you should not miss the beautiful street flavors. Crispy bagels, fragrant fish bread, doner, kumpir... Here are 10 of our favorite street delicacies of İstanbul.

Simit

First of all, of course, there is the bagel, which has become the symbol of İstanbul. Crispy and crunchy, the fragrant bagel is a flavor you can find in every corner whenever you crave for it.

Fish Bread

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I wish I was in İstanbul right now, for fuck's sake.
Throw corn to the birds at the new mosque
Eating fish and bread on the bridge

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Follow the fragrant smells as you stroll around Eminönü and you will be taken to another of İstanbul's most popular street delicacies, fish bread.

Stuffed Mussels

It is at the center of controversy, but let's admit it, we love it. Be sure to try the stuffed mussels with lots of black pepper while walking in Taksim.

Kokoreç

Another controversial but indispensable flavor is kokoreç. Ortaköy is the right address for a delicious kokoreç cooked in a wood fire.

Wet Hamburger

You can't go to Taksim without having a wet hamburger. The wet hamburger, which you can find not only in Taksim but also in many kiosks in İstanbul, is really popular with its sauce and softness.

Döner

Döner Kebab, an indispensable part of Turkish cuisine, is next. It is possible to find delicious döner restaurants in almost every corner of İstanbul.

Lahmacun

Although it is not an İstanbul-specific flavor, lahmacun is widely preferred in İstanbul.

Kumpir

The perfect harmony of potatoes, butter and cheddar cheese accompanied by side dishes... Let the kumpir accompany you while enjoying the Bosphorus view at Ortaköy beach.

Çiğ Köfte

There may be at least 3 raw meatball shops on every street in İstanbul. Served with fresh lettuce and lavash, raw meatballs are one of the most preferred street flavors of the city.

Boza

We've talked about food, now it's time for a drink: Boza. When cinnamon and chickpeas are added to it, the taste of Boza becomes completely different.