15 Must-Try Foods in Istanbul: What to Eat & Where!

Wandering Wheatleys

Istanbul really is a foodie’s dream come true. No matter where you go or what you do, you’re guaranteed to be surrounded by incredible food adventures just waiting to be experienced.

So to help make sure you have the gastronomic getaway you were hoping for, take our advice and try these 15 incredible Turkish dishes while you’re in Istanbul.

This lavish meal is more like a buffet for one than a single dish and is very likely to be the biggest, most complex, and most varied breakfast you’ll ever have in your life.

Turkish Breakfast

These unusual burgers get their name because they’re steamed, making them soft, juicy, and incredibly rich. Each islak burger is made of a delicious beef patty tucked inside a soft white hamburger bun.

Islak Burger

A creative and delectable type of scrambled eggs, menemen is made up of lightly beaten eggs that are cooked in a skillet with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and mixed herbs.

Menemen

These three wonderful types of bread are usually eaten by locals on the go in the mornings. You’ll find countless Istanbul street food sellers offering them, but you can also order some freshly-baked ones from any bakery in the city.

Simit, Açma, and Çatal

If digging into an authentic döner kebab is on your things to eat in Istanbul list, order an Iskender kebap from any local restaurant in Istanbul. This traditional Turkish dish is made up of a plate overloaded with succulent, seasoned döner meat.

Iskender Kebap

Köfte is one of the most popular appetizers in all of Turkey. The mouthfuls of deliciousness are wonderfully spiced meatballs made of ground beef or lamb.

İçli Köfte

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