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Dishes you should try in Beykoz: Beykoz Balığı (Beykoz fish) and Polonezköy Kahvaltısı (Polonezköy breakfast). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Beykoz is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Beykoz

  • Beykoz Balığı (Beykoz fish)

    Fresh fish caught in the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, served grilled or steamed in Beykoz's seaside restaurants.

  • Polonezköy Kahvaltısı (Polonezköy breakfast)

    A spread served in the boutique hotels and farmhouses of Polonezköy, famous for homemade jams, fresh cheeses and village eggs.

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 Beykoz: Local Products

  • Beykoz Glass and Crystal The Beykoz Glass Factory, founded in 1845, was the most important glass production centre of the Ottoman period. Beykoz glassware is sought after by collectors.

What Beykoz Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Bosphorus Waterside Mansion Culture

    With its historic waterside mansions on the Bosphorus shore, Beykoz reflects the elegant way of life of the Ottoman period.

  • Polonezköy Cultural Heritage

    Founded in 1842, Polonezköy keeps alive the cultural heritage of Polish migrants. The church, cemetery and traditional houses in the village give this heritage a tangible form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Beykoz?

Beykoz is known for 2 local dishes, above all Beykoz Balığı (Beykoz fish) and Polonezköy Kahvaltısı (Polonezköy breakfast). Fresh fish caught in the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, served grilled or steamed in Beykoz's seaside restaurants.

What is Beykoz famous for?

Beykoz is known for Beykoz Balığı (Beykoz fish), Beykoz Glass and Crystal and Bosphorus Waterside Mansion Culture. Its best-known sights include Anadolu Hisarı (Anatolian Fortress) and Beykoz Meadow and Abraham Pasha Waterside Mansion.

What to buy in Beykoz?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Beykoz include Beykoz Glass and Crystal.

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