Istanbul, one of the world’s largest cities with a population of around 15 million, is considered as Turkey’s cultural and tourism capital. This city is famous for its tourists, both domestic and international. Over 12 million foreign tourists visited Istanbul in 2015, then on it was named as European Capital of Culture, making it the fifth most popular tourist destination in the world. Many flocks to Istanbul for the history, views, and culture, but for us, it is the mecca of food. When you are in Istanbul, you will realize that there are a lot of street vendors at every corner of the city selling all kinds of Turkish delicacies.

One more amazing fact of Istanbul is that of its people, the people over here are extremely welcoming and friendly, also considered as the ones who provide the best hospitality. If you are a foreigner, the people over there will do their best to communicate with you and help you out. Coming to the street life of Istanbul, it is deeply interwoven with the city’s food culture. Logically speaking, one of the best ways to experience the street food is to wander around the alleys and avenues and literally eat around this beautiful city.

15 Best Street Foods in Istanbul Turkey:

Istanbul’s highly developed infrastructure, coupled with the public’s insatiable hunger for tasty food, means that the tourists can eat obscure Turkish delights without ever leaving the cultural capital. Cataloging all the street foods of Istanbul will be bulky, so here we list out some of the famous street foods to try out in your next visit to Istanbul:

Simit (Turkish Bagel):

This is one of the most famous street foods available on almost every street in Istanbul and certainly the quickest breakfasts you can have. Simit is a circular Turkish bread baked and encrusted with sesame seeds over it. On some occasions, you may also find flax seeds, poppy or sunflower seeds over it. Over the years, the Simit vendors have increased their choice of fillings, which now include the likes of Nutella, olive tapenade.