Don’t forget to try these foods in Istanbul

Have you ever thought that food can also be an interesting motivation for travel? It may be a little hard to believe, but it is not impossible, many people in the world love to eat, and this has become an excuse for them to decide to travel to different places in the world to try different foods. You can even go beyond this and consider food as a part of a country’s culture, because with more research, we realize that every country or even every city has its own dishes that represent its traditions, and Turkey is one of these. The case is not different, in this article we have tried to introduce the special dishes of Turkey and different restaurants in the city of Istanbul.

Like other countries of the world, Turks have their own style of cooking, but due to their proximity to Iran, their taste in food is very similar to Iranians, and most of their dishes are very delicious and have a special taste and aroma.

Turkish kebab

One of the famous and popular dishes in Istanbul is Turkish Kebab, this dish is mutton roasted on charcoal and dipped in special Turkish spices and sauces, and has a special and unique taste. This dish can be served as a sandwich or a sandwich with rice. The most famous kebab in Turkey is Iskandar Kebab, which was invented by Iskandar Efendi, which is known as one of the tastiest kebabs in the world with its special sauce.

Turkish kebab

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In addition to kebabs, Turks also have their own pizzas, which are called pideh and are very tasty. Turkish pizza is prepared with Turkish sausage, spiced meat and cheese, this dish is so famous that it has become a special dish in some restaurants in Istanbul.

Pide Istanbul

Cockroach

Another very popular food in Istanbul is kukurç, which is mostly sold on the street in Istanbul and has an extremely delicious taste. Its composition is made of sheep meat and intestine, which is cooked completely with special spices and is mostly served as a sandwich.

Cockroach

Camper

Camper is a potato sandwich that is filled according to the customer’s taste. In restaurants, they give you a big open potato and you can fill it with special ingredients of your choice. This sandwich is one of the delicious and popular foods in Türkiye.

Camper

Lahmajoon

It is one of the most delicious Turkish dishes, which consists of minced red meat, onion and red pepper, which is wrapped by a very delicious bread and placed in the oven. This magical combination gets a unique taste after coming out of the oven, and if you serve it with local buttermilk, you will never forget its taste.

Lahmajoon

Popular restaurants in Istanbul

360 Istanbul Restaurant

A very stylish and modern restaurant whose international and Turkish dishes are very famous. The appetizers of this restaurant are very special and delicious, and the main dishes are cooked with the special obsession of the restaurant’s chef. The ingredients used are all fresh and natural. By choosing this restaurant, you will experience dining in a great place. 360 Restaurant is located on Esteghlal Street – Beyoglu Street.

Konyali Restaurant

This restaurant is located in the courtyard of Topkapi Palace on Sultan Ahmed Street and has preserved the Ottoman style of architecture. The dishes of this restaurant are all cooked in the authentic Turkish way and evokes the style of reception of the glorious Ottoman era. We definitely recommend you to go to this restaurant during your trip to Istanbul, because by sitting in Konyali, you can feel the atmosphere of the Ottoman Empire up close.

Konyali restaurant in Istanbul

Sibali Kapi fish restaurant

This restaurant takes you to the atmosphere of old Türkiye, a time when all friends gathered in a restaurant and enjoyed eating and chatting. Sibali kapi fish has exactly the same space. An all-wood restaurant that creates an intimate and pleasant environment for dining and is located on Shah Talai Street.

Sibali Kapi fish restaurant in Istanbul

Nusrat Steak House

The steaks of this restaurant are among the most popular steaks in Istanbul. In this place, you will experience eating the most delicious steaks of your life. Nusrat Steak House, which provides a friendly environment for its guests, is located on Etiler Street.

Istanbul Nusrat Steak House

Ajaya Restaurant

It is one of the stylish and modern restaurants in Istanbul, which, due to its unique and special style, has managed to receive a 5-star diamond award from the American Academy of Hospitality and Banquet Sciences. The special style of reception and its luxurious building have made Ajaya the first choice of those who have planned a stylish dinner.

Ajaya Restaurant

If you have any questions about Türkiye, contact the Turkish tour experts at Setare Vanak Airlines Agency