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Dishes you should try in Başakşehir: Modern Turkish Cuisine and Kebap Çeşitleri (kebap varieties). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Başakşehir is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Başakşehir

  • Modern Turkish Cuisine

    Başakşehir's modern restaurants offer menus that combine traditional Turkish cuisine with contemporary presentation.

  • Kebap Çeşitleri (kebap varieties)

    Kebap restaurants in the district serve kebap styles from different regions of Anatolia.

Dishes from Istanbul Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Istanbul province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Eminönü Balık Ekmek (grilled fish sandwich)

    A street food with a registered geographical indication, made with grilled fish on the boats at the Eminönü pier.

  • İstanbul Simidi (sesame bread ring)

    A simit with a registered geographical indication, dipped in molasses and coated in sesame.

  • Boğaziçi Lüferi (Bosphorus bluefish)

    A fish with a registered geographical indication that passes through the Bosphorus in autumn.

  • Sultanahmet Köftesi (Sultanahmet grilled meatballs)

    Grilled meatballs served with piyaz (white bean salad).

  • Midye Dolma (stuffed mussels)

    Mussels stuffed with spiced rice; a street classic of the city.

  • Tavuk Göğsü (chicken breast pudding)

    A milk pudding made with shredded chicken breast fibres, handed down from the palace kitchen.

What to Buy in Başakşehir: Local Products

  • Organic Products At the organic markets in Başakşehir, local producers sell fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products.

What Başakşehir Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Modern City Life

    As one of Istanbul's most planned and modern districts, Başakşehir offers all the elements of contemporary city life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Başakşehir?

Başakşehir is known for 2 local dishes, above all Modern Turkish Cuisine and Kebap Çeşitleri (kebap varieties). Başakşehir's modern restaurants offer menus that combine traditional Turkish cuisine with contemporary presentation.

What is Başakşehir famous for?

Başakşehir is known for Modern Turkish Cuisine, Organic Products and Modern City Life. Its best-known sights include Başakşehir Millet Garden and Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

What to buy in Başakşehir?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Başakşehir include Organic Products.

Başakşehir Travel Guide

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