Ultimate Istanbul Food Tour: Best Turkish Street Food | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo
Embark on an epic culinary adventure through Istanbul, a city where East meets West and flavors tell centuries of stories. From a hearty traditional Turkish breakfast to savory döner kebabs, flaky pide, and exquisite seafood, this tour explores the city's vibrant street food and restaurant scene. Discover hidden gems and iconic dishes that reflect Istanbul's unique geography and rich history.
Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu
A restaurant serving a traditional full Turkish breakfast with cold and hot dishes, including kaymak and menemen.
Karadeniz Döner Asım Ust
A famous döner kebab shop known for its large kebabs, serving flavorful beef and lamb fat combinations.
Yaşar Bafra Pide Salonu
This restaurant specializes in Turkish pide, a delicious flatbread dish often topped with cheese, eggs, and meats.
Köfteci Kadırgalı
A restaurant offering traditional Turkish köfte (meatballs) and signature dishes like cilveli kebab and kuru fasulye.
Çiğ Köfteci Seyfettin Usta
A street food stall famous for its çiğ köfte, a spicy bulgur wheat mixture served with fresh herbs.
Grand Bazaar
One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, offering a vast array of goods from carpets to ceramics.
Cafe Şen
A local coffee shop within the Grand Bazaar where you can enjoy traditional Turkish coffee and sweets.
Dürümcü Mustafa
An expert in grilled durum kebabs, serving marinated lamb and chicken wrapped in thin bread with fresh ingredients.
Balikci Sabahattin
A renowned seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and a variety of traditional Turkish meze dishes.
Osmanlı Kokoreç
A popular spot for kokoreç, a flavorful grilled dish made from lamb intestines and sweetbreads, served in a roll.
Midyeci Ahmet
A renowned vendor famous for 'midye dolma,' a delicious Turkish street food consisting of mussels stuffed with spiced rice.