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Is Eating Istanbul’s Street Food a Wise Idea or Living Dangerously?

Photo of a street seller in Istanbul selling corn.

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Food & Drinks Guide, My Tips & Tricks

With most Istanbul sightseeing spots only open from 09:00 till 17:00, you of course want to make most of the day and not waste any time by having a timely lunch. Luckily, eating on the street is very much a part of local life. You can’t walk from corner to corner on a street, cross [...]

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Know Your Kebaps

Döner Kebap in Istanbul, Turkey.

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Food & Drinks Guide

The Turkish national dish is undoubtedly the kebap. Kebap refers to a variety of meat dishes, consisting of grilled or broiled meats (usually lamb or beef) on a skewer or stick.
The word kabab is ultimately from Arabic and originally meant fried meat, not grilled meat. Only in the Turkish period, did kebap gain its current [...]

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