And when it comes to Kumpir, Ortaköy is the king of all venues to indulge in this delicacy. It's definitely a must-eat street food in Istanbul. Choose your toppings before biting into the smooth, creamy, buttery potato and make sure to get a serving of various sauces to add more flavour to your Kumpir!
Searching for a filling and satisfying breakfast? Head down to the Kahvaltıcılar Sokağı! Literally meaning "breakfast street", it's lined with neat, boutique restaurants that mainly serve anything you may want for breakfast.
Make sure you go early to find empty seats because this place is extremely popular, especially among youngsters and students, so it tends to be very crowded on the weekends. It is unquestionably time to go on this incredible breakfast discovery in Istanbul's narrow backstreets!
Giving this unique taste its name, Sultanahmet is of course the ideal place to try Sultanahmet Köftesi. You may season the meatballs with pul biber (pepper flakes), but take it lightly; it may get hot! A chilled glass of Ayran complements this remarkable meal perfectly.
With its rich history of tradition and culture, Sultanahmet meatballs provide more than just the iconic meatball taste. Since Sultanahmet is located in the center of Istanbul, it also allows you to readily discover the city's other mysteries found nearby right after your tasty lunch or dinner!
Vefa Bozası is a legendary taste of Istanbul's Vefa district. It gets its distinctive flavour from the sourness of fermented millet grain and the sweet taste of sugar that comes out with fermentation.
It is served in glasses on large trays with ground cinnamon and roasted chickpeas on top. It is also quite nutritious. Head to Vefa district to enjoy some Boza drink and step back into time with this timeless Turkish beverage!
