Where do the locals eat in Istanbul?

Top Five Places to Eat Like a Local in Istanbul

• Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi – Divanyolu Caddesi 12, Sultanahmet.
• Seyhmus Kebap Salonu – Molla Fenari Mahalessi, Medrese Sokok 2, Cemberlitas.
• Furreyya Galata Balikcisi – Serdar-i Ekrem Sokak2, Beyoglu.
• Canim Cigerim – Minare Sokak 1, Beyoglu.

What time do people eat dinner Istanbul?

Akşam yemeği (dinner) The main meal of the day, eaten with family and/or friends around 6pm (rural areas) and 7.30pm to 8pm (cities).

What is the main dish in Turkey?

Mantı is usually eaten as a main dish. Minced chicken and quail meats are also used to prepare mantı in some regions of Turkey. homemade pasta is called erişte in Turkey. It can be combined with vegetables but it can also be used in soups and rice.

Does Istanbul have good food?

The street food of Istanbul is diverse and delicious, made with fresh ingredients and served from carts, peddlers, stands on street corners, street vendors, or restaurants across the city. From döner kebab to lahmacun, street food in Istanbul is an experience that can’t be missed!

Where to eat the best lahmacun in Istanbul?

Best Places to Eat Lahmacun in Istanbul Ciya Sofrasi – Kadikoy. Kilisli Omer Usta – Atasehir. Halil Lahmacun – Kadikoy. Buketist Lahmacun – Mecidiyekoy. Develi Restaurant – Eminonu (Old City) Develi Restaurant’s first branch was opened in 1912 in Gaziantep and its first branch in Istanbul was opened in Samatya in 1966. Tatbak Restaurant – Nisantasi.

Where is the best place to visit in Istanbul?

Impressive architecture, historic sites, dining, shopping, nightlife and exotic atmosphere all make Istanbul one of the best places to Visit in Turkey. The Old City is where most of the city’s impressive historic sites are found, which include the Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace .

How safe is Istanbul for travel?

Yes, it is safe in Istanbul. There are always precautions to take when traveling in foreign countries and Turkey is no more dangerous than most other places. Do not go near the borders of Syria and Iran. Do not go off into dark alleys with strangers.

Where is IKEA in Istanbul?

Ikea store is at Foruım Istanbul Mall. To go there from Taksim take the bus 79T from Taksim to Aksaray and take the metro from Aksaray to Kocatepe/Kartaltepe station. IKEA store is connected to the station by a walkway.