Enjoy Turkish Street Food in Istanbul

Editor Istanbul

Jan 24 911 read

Enjoy Turkish Street Food in Istanbul

The cuisine of Turkey is vast and varied from regenerated Ottoman cuisine to the numerous recipes from the many regions throughout the world. Of course, the tasty street food is one of the most enjoyed food types in Turkey and while it is not so nutritious it is delicious (especially after a night out on the town). The flavor of street food in Istanbul never varies. Some of these recipes have been very recent and some have been eaten since old times, having made their own cults in some parts of Istanbul. Istanbul, the gourmet city of the world, will wait for you, if you are ready, with the best of street food. If you want to discover Istanbul's street delights, everything in this article is here!

Kokorec

It's a common dish in Istanbul, like mussels, wet hamburger and doner. Kokorec, a spicy food, is one of Istanbul's most important street delights. Restaurants have begun to open quickly recently in particular for kokorec, which are cooked and served in wheelbarrows on the streets. One of the best street food for Istanbul residents should certainly try Kokorec in Taksim!

Who made KokoreÃ§ in the first place is unknown, but some accounts state that even in ancient Greek times it was eaten. Kokorec, a dish called "Kokoretsi," entered Turkish cuisine in Ottoman times, according to written accounts. We can take the history of Kokorec back to the first human, apart from this knowledge, since people never had any animals they chased back at that time. Simple logic wins everywhere!

Grilled Fish

BalÄ±k ekmek, a common street food in the Istanbul district, is a fresh grilled fleece packed with half a loaf of white bread full of onions, tomatoes and herbs.Â

Boats sailing beside Istanbul's Galata were still a common spot to eat. When everyone visits the district of Eminonu, they are enthusiastic about this tradition and sometimes travel magazines include photos of the floating Restaurants. It's an affordable, delicious and traditional choice of street food from Istanbul for Balik ekmek, or fish, onions, tomatoes and lettuce in bread. Go to Galata Tower while you are there!

Simit (Bagel)

The absolute breakfast staple, simit is a bit of a landmark in terms of Turkish street food. Request some olive paste and take a glass of Turkish tea for completion.Â

The Turkish street food most familiar, Simit is some kind of Sesame Bagel you see at nearly every corner of our world. Freshly fried, melasses and sesame grains are crusted and snackers from carts throughout Turkey are attracted. You should eat it more for breakfast, either plain or with cheese, anytime of the day.

Midye Dolma

Another classic street food is the mussels, full of grassed rice, currants and pine nuts, and you will be given a fresh one by the seller with a lemon spritz before you finish.Â

Dolma from Mussels was an appetizer sold in Ottoman Greek taverns, and in that pre-Republic era Armenian cooks made the finest Dolma muscles. The title was eventually handed down to the Syriacs who lived in Mardin in Istanbul, who took Dolma down to the streets of Istanbul. This is why today many Mardin sellers are filled with muscles.

The stuffed mussle has its own jargon in the morning. It was a tradition to feed mouths from a stuffed vendor's hands. It is no longer preferred to eat in this manner, presumably because of hygienic expectations. Where is mouth in Istanbul to eat?? It is up to you to answer the question. Our proposal is to carry on from Beylerbeyi via ÃœskÃ¼dar, Besiktas and Taksim. These are where Istanbul's best mussels are!

These were some of the best street foods you can taste when you visit Istanbul. Make sure to eat some before seeing the best historical places, since you will need a fuel for your stomach!