Istanbul's 10 most popular street foods...

In Istanbul, which carries the legacy of a centuries-old food and beverage culture, the importance of street food is immense. Tea and simit on the ferry, fish and bread that comes to mind when you think of Eminönü, roasted chestnuts, a staple of the winter months, and corn on the cob that you can find on every corner... The fragrant street foods that make you think of eating the moment you walk the streets of the city have a special place.

1- SİMİT

Simit is the most popular of Istanbul's street foods. It is the savior of those moments when you suddenly get hungry while walking through its crowded streets. If you have a glass of strong tea with it, the pleasure is doubled. You can find a famous simit bakery that bakes in a wood-fired oven in almost every neighborhood. The Historical Karaköy Simit Bakery is just one of the most famous.

2- FISH AND BREAD (BALIK EKMEK)

Fish and bread is a delicacy that attracts great interest from both Istanbulites and tourists. The address for this unforgettable taste, with its onions, greens, and soft bread, is Karaköy and Eminönü. The smell of the fish and bread made on the boats draws us in even as we pass by. How about eating fish and bread with a view of the sea?

3- KUMPİR (STUFFED BAKED POTATO)

The district identified with kumpir in Istanbul is Ortaköy. Baked potato, butter, and cheddar cheese. Kumpir is prepared by cutting a baked potato in half and mixing it with cheddar, salt, and butter. It reaches a delicious flavor with the salads, appetizers, and garnishes added to it. You can take your kumpir and enjoy the Ortaköy Square and the Bosphorus.

4- STUFFED MUSSELS (MİDYE DOLMA) - FRIED MUSSELS (MİDYE TAVA)

You can find stuffed mussels, which make your mouth water with plenty of lemon and a delicious seasoned rice filling, in many districts and neighborhoods, especially Taksim, Beşiktaş, and Kadıköy. It is possible to consume stuffed mussels on the go from mobile stalls. However, there are also some culinary landmarks with a significant history. Fried mussels are one of the best and crispiest street foods you can eat in Istanbul. You can enjoy this delicacy, obtained by dipping mussels coated in flour, egg, soda, and baking powder onto skewers and frying them, by dipping them in tarator sauce.

5- RICE WITH CHICKPEAS (NOHUTLU PİLAV)

Rice with chickpeas can be eaten at any time of the day, whether day or night. Although it is a food that is also cooked at home, the taste of rice with chickpeas you eat at a street stall is different. Those who wish can also add chicken meat on top. This flavor is completed with a frothy ayran and pickles. Unkapanı Pilavcısı, which comes from a tradition of street vending, is one of the most well-known places.

6- KOKOREÇ

Kokoreç, an indispensable treat for offal lovers, is one of the most characteristic dishes of Turkish cuisine. When it comes to Istanbul street food, it is one of the first things that comes to mind. The inner part is made from tripe, and the outer part is made from the small intestine of a milk-fed lamb. The tripe is passed through a long skewer