Top 3 Turkish Street Food in Istanbul

1. Lades Menemen Restaurant

Eating Turkish breakfast in Istanbul is like a ritual. The food is rich in flavour, comforting and healthy. Packed with fresh and natural ingredients it will set you right for the busy day ahead. Consider it as one of the unmissable Istanbul attractions.

We found Lades Menemen Restaurant perfect for the morning feast. And even though this place is very simple in the interior, what comes to your table could feed a king.

2. Şehzade Erzurum Cağ

This is a top lunch spot in Istanbul. Watching the cağ man skillfully cutting the meat of the horizontal spit will be your entertainment of the day. As for the food, it’s the best lamb kebab in the city.

Unsurprisingly, the cağ kebab is the main item on the menu. To ignite your taste buds, pair it with buffalo yogurt, crispy onions, freshly cut salad, and slightly spicy roasted pepper dip.

Order the lentil soup too. It’s a great warmer if you are exploring Istanbul in colder months.

Located near the central train station, this small and friendly Turkish restaurant is only a short distance walk from the main Istanbul attractions in the old town.

Save it on your google map now because you don’t want to miss it. If you want to eat well in Istanbul, you have to come here.

3.Balkan Lokantası in Beşiktaş

For a home-food head to Balkan Lokantası in Beşiktaş.

It’s a self-service affair so grab a tray and trust your senses. Some of the dishes might look unfamiliar, but whatever you choose will taste fresh and satisfying.

The two-story building can accommodate a hungry army, but it gets busy during lunchtime so don’t be too late.

Total Cost: 5 dishes plus bread – 35TL.