18 Famous Street Foods in Turkey – Chef's Pencil

18 Famous Street Foods in Turkey – Chef's Pencil

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Street food in Turkey has been around for centuries long before we had restaurants which can be said in many places around the world. It wouldn’t even be wrong to say that the dishes that characterize Turkish cuisine came into our lives when they were sold on the streets and then made at home. But you can be sure that the tastiest dishes are still available at street stalls.

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Compilation of the best Turkish Streetfood! 3 hours of Turkish cuisine

There are many historical reasons why street food is as popular as it is in Turkey. One of the most important is the Byzantine heritage of Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire that brought multiculturalism. Today we enjoy street food that has been passed down from the Ottoman Empire and that brings together influences from Central Asia the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Turkish street food is some of the best in the world. It’s a cheap and delicious way to sample local cuisine. Our guide to some of the best street food in Turkey has something for everyone: fish simit roasted chestnuts tantuni mussels pilaf and ciğköfte.

Turkey is actually worth visiting just to try the street food. Their deliciousness is always satisfying even without a comfortable table. Usually the kiosks and carts selling street food only have a few stools to sit on.