World’s Top 10 Cities For Street Food – Istanbul

The capital of Turkey is paradise for those who love budget travel and a glitzy culture. It’s also a haven for foodies with street food ruling the roost. Here’s a list of the top street food you must try in the vivid souqs and markets of Istanbul –

Midye Dolma is mussels filled with rice, pine nuts, raisins and spices. This is had with a dash of lemon and olive oil

Borek pies baked with a filling of local cheeses, spinach, or meat are the breakfast favorites as the locals head out to work

Yaprak Sarma is a dish of vine leaves stiffed with rice, and herbs. It is cooked in olive oil and served with a yogurt sauce

Doner Durum, a toasted dürüm is served with kaşar cheese and döner meat. Döner is typically lamb, chicken, or beef grilled on a vertical skewer.

Dilli Kaşarlı is sliced smoked tongue with kaşar.

Lahmacun is a flatbread served with minced vegetables and minced meat

A medley of pickled cabbage, pepper, cucumber, and other vegetables served in a spicy juice is sold from street carts across the city.

Sucuk Ekmek is ground beef and spices served in bread as a sandwich

Chicken and chickpeas Pilav (steamed rice)is served hot from carts at night

The luscious food culture of Tukey, Istanbul in particular, is the crown of this tourist paradise.

via World’s Top 10 Cities For Street Food – Istanbul « Maps of World.