Foods of Istanbul

Hi!

I just recently got back from a week in Istanbul, Turkey and it was amazing! That city has so much history, and architecture, and beauty its almost too overwhelming. If you follow me on instagram you will have seen some pictures by now.

But not only that, the food is insanely delicious as well! I'm sure you knew I was going to talk about food, considering all I talk about is food and fitness.  So yes, I'm going to show and tell you some of my favorites from Istanbul, that way if/when you ever travel to Istanbul, you'll know what to eat!

1. Simit and Acma

This stuff is like a bagel and pretzel combined into one giant, crunchy, yet soft ring. You can get them plain, or with toasted sesame seeds, or with nutella (yum!), or even cheese. They even sold something with cinnamon in it which was awesome. You can find these stands literally everywhere. I ate like 4 a day. Definitely a must eat.

 

 

 

 

2.  Corn on the Cob

This is typically sold during the summer months. It's boiled and grilled and seasoned with salt and other spices. Quick and easy to eat on the go. Again, you can find these carts anywhere and everywhere.

 

 

3. Kebab

This refers to broiled and roasted meat-usually chicken or lamb. This together with doner is a tightly packed meat on a rotating vertical spit. Perfect fast food that is super filling and delicious. These can be found half inside and half outside. I ate a lot of kebab and doner.

 

 

4. Apple Tea and Sehlap

Apple tea is drank everywhere! It taste like hot apple cider. I found that apple tea was complimentary with dessert at most restaurants. I miss it. Sehlap was being sold one day on the street. This is hot milk and cream with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon and other spices. I couldn't believe how good it was! Sehlap you can find at many restaurants and cafes.

Sehlap

Apple Tea



5. Freshly squeezed juice

You can find juice stands in a lot of places-typically with kebab shops. They will freshly squeeze you either orange juice or pomegranate juice. Now, that's what I call "juicing." Definitely a must to drink along side you kebab.

 

 

Now, if you ever find yourself traveling to Istanbul, you'll know what to eat and drink. I know there is so much more out there, but I did not get to see it all. That will be your job to find :) 

 

Have a wonderful day!