{"id":27191,"date":"2021-10-21T02:09:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T23:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/istanbuls-street-delicacies-from-kokorec-to-chestnut\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T15:01:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T12:01:56","slug":"istanbuls-street-delicacies-from-kokorec-to-chestnut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/istanbuls-street-delicacies-from-kokorec-to-chestnut\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0130stanbul&#8217;s street delicacies from kokorec to chestnut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>A familiar flavour: Street food chickpea and rice<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav.jpg\" alt=\"Street food chickpea and rice. \" class=\"wp-image-26732\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-nohutlu-pilav-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Street food chickpea and rice, sometimes prepared with chicken, is one of the favourite street delicacies of \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is frequently cooked at homes as well, chickpea and rice may sound quite familiar. But it must be especially noted that the flavour of the chickpea and rice cooked at home is never the same as the one on the street. Moreover, it is even more special when eaten with the addition of chicken, as chickpea &amp; chicken &amp; rice. To get the taste of this flavour to the fullest, we recommend you not to miss when you see a rice wagon, and also order ayran to drink beside it. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Haunting taste:&nbsp; Kokorec<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec.jpg\" alt=\"Making of kokorec. \" class=\"wp-image-26728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-kokorec-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Making of kokorec, one of the most famous street delicacies of \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kokorec, which is one of the most characteristic dishes of Turkish cuisine, is one of the first to come to mind when it is a matter of \u0130stanbul&#8217;s street delicacies. For this flavour that you can come across on food wagons on streets, snack bars and restaurants are also becoming more and more common day by day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming indispensable once tasted for those who stand distant at first impression, kokorec is made from calf or lamb meat. Small and large bowels are skewed and cooked by rotating. After the meat is cooked, spices such as black pepper, chili pepper, thyme and salt are added, and meat is finely chopped and served in a half or quarter size bread depending on your choice. By the way, we should note that pickles go very well with kokorec! Moreover, if you order ayran or pickle juice beside it, you will have made the best of \u0130stanbul&#8217;s street delicacies. For eating the best kokorec in \u0130stanbul, you can go to the towns of \u00c7engelk\u00f6y or Kad\u0131k\u00f6y. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>With plenty of toppings:&nbsp; Ortak\u00f6y Kumpir<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri.jpg\" alt=\"Ortak\u00f6y Kumpir.\" class=\"wp-image-26740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-ortakoy-kumpiri-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>The famous delicious Ortak\u00f6y kumpir with plenty of toppings, prepared with baked potato, butter and kashar cheese. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baked potato, butter and kashar cheese&#8230; As this trio comes together, is it possible that a tasteless food comes up? Kumpir is prepared with a baked fat potato being cut from the middle and blending the inside with kashar, salt and butter. With the colourful salad, appetiser and garniture included, it reaches a superior flavour. And the address to eat this food, which has a stable place among \u0130stanbul&#8217;s street delicacies, is quite obvious: Ortak\u00f6y! If you drop by Ortak\u00f6y or if you go there only to eat this excellent delicacy, have your kumpir prepared with your favourite toppings and enjoy eating by the fragrant seaside air. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Warm and sincere: Simit<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti.jpg\" alt=\"\u0130stanbul simit on a food wagon. \" class=\"wp-image-26742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-simiti-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>One of the favourite street delicacies, sesame covered and freshly cooked \u0130stanbul simit. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have heard of or seen that famous depiction of &#8220;throwing simit to the seagulls&#8221; from people telling about \u0130stanbul or in those classic \u0130stanbul photos. Because simit is the most liked \u0130stanbul street delicacy both with the nostalgic meanings it associates and its flavour. Virtually the saviour of the moments of hunger while walking on the crowded streets of \u0130stanbul. And if there is well-steeped tea beside it, the pleasure is doubled. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having survived to our day from the Ottoman period, the crispy simit has a unique attraction indeed when freshly out of oven and it is smoking hot. On the other hand, we can easily say that we can find the best simit in \u0130stanbul with the sellers with food wagons at squares, town markets or side streets. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Scenery companion: Fish sandwich<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek.jpg\" alt=\"Fish sandwich in \u0130stanbul Emin\u00f6n\u00fc. \" class=\"wp-image-26734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-eminonu-balik-ekmek-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Fresh and delicious fish sandwich pleasure in \u0130stanbul Emin\u00f6n\u00fc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Telling about \u0130stanbul&#8217;s street delicacies, we should not skip the excellently smelling fish sandwich. As an unforgettable taste with onions, greens and soft bread, fish sandwich is a flavour that attracts the attention of both \u0130stanbulites and local\/foreign tourists. Karak\u00f6y and Emin\u00f6n\u00fc are virtually heavens when it comes to fish bread! The smell of fish sandwiches cooked on boats attracts you as you pass by and you can suddenly find yourself eating a fish sandwich against the sea view. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Even its smell is enough: Roasted chestnut<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted chestnut. \" class=\"wp-image-26724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-bir-kestaneci-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>A street vendor roasting chestnuts on a wagon in \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a delicious food that makes you say \u201cI am in \u0130stanbul!\u201d at the moment you get its unique smell. It is a street delicacy that you should definitely find an opportunity and taste during your \u0130stanbul trips, especially in the winter months. You can fill in a paper bag this food, which you can often see on food wagons especially when you walk around Beyo\u011flu region, and have a walk on \u0130stiklal Avenue, or you can take a mini \u0130stanbul tour by going down to Karak\u00f6y from Kuledibi. Remember that you should taste roasted chestnuts when you are hungry, not full. Because chestnut is also well-renowned with its benefits and nourishing. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Ambrosial taste:&nbsp; Stuffed mussels<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon squeezed stuffed mussels. \" class=\"wp-image-26736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-midye-dolma-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>A person squeezing lemon on stuffed mussels and preparing to eat. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are one of those who say &#8220;Not without eating stuffed mussels!&#8221;, you are very lucky, because stuffed mussels are one of the irreplaceable street delicacies of \u0130stanbul. Once you start eating this delicacy, which can be found at every corner in \u0130stanbul, we do not think that you will stop eating fewer than ten at a time. The mouth-watering stuffed mussels with plenty of lemon juice and palatable seasoned rice can be found in many towns and districts, particularly in Taksim, Be\u015fikta\u015f and Kad\u0131k\u00f6y. If you wonder where to eat the best stuffed mussels in \u0130stanbul, we recommend you to turn your route directly to Be\u015fikta\u015f. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Crispy and delicious:&nbsp; \u0130stanbul-style fried mussels<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava.jpg\" alt=\"Fried mussels and tarator sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-26730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-midye-tava-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Fried mussels fried on wooden skewers, and its companion tarator sauce. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fried mussels, which attract you with its smell even before you taste it, are one of the best and crispy street foods that you can have in \u0130stanbul. You can enjoy this taste, which is cooked by lining the mussels dipped in flour, egg, soda and carbonate, and frying them on wooden skewers, by dipping them in the wonderful tarator sauce with walnut. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>A classic for winter: Boza<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon powdered boza. \" class=\"wp-image-26722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbul-boza-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Boza, one of the traditional street delicacies, served with powdered cinnamon as a topping. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boza, a traditional and relaxing flavour that reminds most people of the best memories of their childhood. In fact, many Turkish people\u2019s parents must have told about those well-known boza sellers walking on the streets, shouting out: &#8220;Bozaaa!&#8221; in winter months. Well, for drinking that nostalgic delicacy duly with cinnamon and roasted chickpea, you can drop by Vefa town of Fatih. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Only one is not enough: Wet burger<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci.jpg\" alt=\"Wet burger in \u0130stanbul. \" class=\"wp-image-26726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kokorecten-kestaneye-istanbulun-sokak-lezzetleri-istanbulda-islak-hamburgerci-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>One of the most famous street delicacies of \u0130stanbul, wet hamburger prepared with tomato sauce, hamburger bread and meatballs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the street delicacies of \u0130stanbul, the fame of which has crossed the city borders, is the wet burger. Wet burger conquers the stomachs with its fluffy hamburger bread covered with special tomato sauce all around and its wonderful meatballs. This delicacy has become so popular recently that Taksim and wet burgers are like an inseparable duo. This delicious hamburger, which is famous for usually being eaten at late hours at Taksim Square, can now be experienced at many corners of \u0130stanbul. But we are telling you, its taste is distinguished in Taksim. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking forward to tasting the palatable street delicacies of \u0130stanbul, from kokorec to roasted chestnuts, wet burger to stuffed mussels, you can get an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/tr-tr\/ucak-bileti\/istanbul-ucak-bileti\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/tr-tr\/ucak-bileti\/istanbul-ucak-bileti\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0130stanbul flight ticket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Stories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_EN_lezzet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_EN_lezzet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_EN_lezzet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A familiar flavour: Street food chickpea and rice Since it is frequently cooked at homes as well, chickpea and rice may sound quite familiar. 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