Turkish street food is iconic – and for good reason. There’s so much choice out there to tempt the taste buds. And, in most cases, it’s not too hard on the wallet. From quick bites to more substantial fare that can easily serve as a main meal, there’s no shortage of delicious options. Spicy food? …
Is there anybody out there who doesn’t love to indulge in a portion of freshly fried falafel? Okay, there probably is. But we’ve never met that person. It’s a perfect go-to food – versatile, wholesome and satisfying. Whether it’s enjoyed as a street food snack or as a meze dish in restaurants, it rarely disappoints. …
Way before we first ever came to Turkey on holiday back in 1998, our knowledge of Turkish cuisine started and ended with its most (in)famous export: The döner kebab! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll be fully aware that, mercifully, this is no longer the case. We love to experiment in the …
When Fethiye’s new town square (Beşkaza Meydanı) and adjoining Uğur Mumcu Park were being built, that also meant a bit of a facelift for that stretch of the harbour, too. We got benches framed with vibrant bougainvillea, a feature bridge, new paving stones – and a row of little kiosks that would serve snacks and …
Lokum Kokoreç and Lokum Döner are places that are trying to appeal to the masses – and succeeding. Most Turks don’t need that appeal. They’re more than aware of how tasty this offal and meat is. Tempting the taste buds – that’s what Yerguzlar Caddesi is becoming an expert at. Yerguzlar Caddesi is the street …
Let’s consider the humble gözleme. Why? Well, have you ever met anyone who isn’t instantly grateful for its entrance into their life? We love the stuff and lots of others agree with us! Turkish food is oft ranked by experts as one of the world’s top three cuisines – no arguments from these two biased …
In this post, we want to talk about a Turkish street food favourite: Ortaköy Kumpir. Kumpir is available in many of Turkey’s towns and cities but there is one little neighbourhood that is oh-so-famous for this slightly peculiar member of the Turkish street food family. First of all, let us set the scene for our …
We’re sure he won’t mind us telling you this – well, we’re telling you anyway, aren’t we – but our lovely friend Anıl, Mr Tech Expert, foXnoMad , has a bit of a penchant for (or addiction to) çiğ köfte. He loves the stuff. A few years ago, he came to stay with us in …
When friends and family come to Fethiye on holiday, routine goes through the window. And that’s where places like Iksirci Tezcan take centre stage. The kitchen – and our explorations of Turkish recipes – becomes a tad neglected as we grab snacks here and there, en route to their hotels and apartments to meet up …
Tavuklu nohutlu pilav – There’s something special about stumbling across street food in Turkey when you’re wandering the streets and exploring somewhere new. If you’re someone who loves trying different foods, the great thing about Turkish street food is you can be pretty confident you’re going to really enjoy it. And, more often than not, …