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Yummy Istanbul Rated as Europe’s Top 10 Food Tours & Experiences

This week the team at Yummy Istanbul were proud to be recognised in the Viator Experience Awards as one of Europe’s Top 10 Food Tours and Experiences.  With over 1,182 5-star reviews, Yummy Istanbul’s Taste of Two Continents tour has been rated one of the top 10 food tours in Europe by Viator and Trip … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkey, Best of Turkish Food, Istanbul Attractions, Uncategorized

12 Best Steakhouses in Istanbul: Unleash Your Inner Caveman

You’re in Turkey for a few days. You know Turkish people love meat, and you’re craving a good steak. Do not worry, Istanbul is home to some of the finest steakhouses in the world. Here, you can unleash your inner caveperson and enjoy a delicious piece of meat cooked over an open flame. From traditional … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkish Food, Istanbul Restaurants

12 Most Iconic Turkish Foods & Where to Eat Them in Istanbul

Finally, you’ve booked yourself a ticket, and you’re in the city where East meets West. But what do you eat? You may be dismayed to know that a decade in Istanbul wouldn’t expose you to all the fascinating delights the Turkish cuisine holds, but if you want a shortcut to the kitchen, here are 12 … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkish Food

Sütlaç in Istanbul: 8 Best Places Serving Creamy Rice Pudding

Turkish cuisine is one of the most diverse and exciting in Europe. As a city at the intersection of east and west, Istanbul has an abundance of delicious options to choose from. But when it comes to desserts, there’s one dish that stands out: Sütlaç (rice pudding). Colored like a cow, this milky dessert with … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkish Food, Istanbul Restaurants

Sultan’s Diet: 10 Delicious & Unique Medieval Ottoman Foods

Ottoman cuisine is a delicious and unique blend of Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Western influences. It has been influenced by the empires that have ruled over it, such as the Ottoman Empire, Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, Byzantine Empire, and many others. One could provide an anthropological examination as to why the Ottoman dishes are so … Read more

Categories Best of Turkish Food, Turkish Cuisine, Turkish Food Recipes

8 Absolute Best Pide in Istanbul | Complete Guide w/ Maps

Chef sliding cooked pide from wood-fired oven with large peel while offsider brushes tops with oil

Istanbul is a vibrant, dynamic city with so much to offer. It seems like every street corner has another restaurant offering up some fantastic food. What’s not to love? The only problem is that there are just too many restaurants and it can be hard to find the best ones! That’s where we come in. … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkish Food

Turkish Desserts: 18 Best Sweets You Can’t Say No To

It’s no coincidence that occidental classics like C.S. Lewis’s ‘The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe’ mention Turkish delights as a bribe. Nor is it any wonder that travel-writer consistently launch into the exotic fantasy of desserts from this section of the world. Perhaps it is the result of the mingling of various cultures in the … Read more

Categories Best of Turkish Food, Turkish Cuisine, Turkish Desserts

12 Most Delicious Turkish Mezes to Cement that Friendship

Tourists would be forgiven for thinking that Turkey’s only offering is the kebab. Turkish cuisine has a selection of various dishes that’ll please both carnivores and vegans, and the Turkish mezes are only one of them. Like Spanish Tapas, there are both hot and cold appetizers to whet one’s appetite. That said, the meze is … Read more

Categories Best of Turkish Food, Turkish Cuisine

The Best Turkish Foods: 44 Lip-Smacking Dishes (w/ Photos)

You are visiting Turkey and Istanbul, and you want to find the best foods to eat? Then, you can’t go wrong with this list of delicious Turkish foods! We’ll cover everything from traditional Turkish cuisine and street foods to kebabs and even some vegetarian & vegan options. No matter your taste buds’ preference, there is … Read more

Categories Best of Istanbul, Best of Turkish Food, Turkish Cuisine

11 Foods to Challenge Your Eyes & Tastebuds: Offal Dishes in Turkey

Offal dishes are an essential part of Turkish cuisine and are loved by Turkish people. In the old days in Turkey, no animal part was wasted, and every type of meat imaginable was eaten. Most animal parts such as the heart, brain, tripe, tongue, liver, intestines are still widely consumed in today’s society in Turkey. … Read more

Categories Best of Turkish Food, Istanbul Street Food, Turkish Cuisine
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