TR RU

Dishes you should try in Büyükçekmece: Göl Balığı (lake fish) and Trakya Usulü Köfte (Thrace-style meatballs). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Büyükçekmece is famous for.

Share with friends

Last updated:

Famous Dishes of Büyükçekmece

  • Göl Balığı (lake fish)

    Fish caught in Büyükçekmece Lake and the Sea of Marmara are served fresh in the waterfront restaurants.

  • Trakya Usulü Köfte (Thrace-style meatballs)

    Influenced by Thracian cuisine, Büyükçekmece's köfte are served grilled, with piyaz and roasted peppers.

Dishes from Istanbul Cuisine

What to eat in Istanbul →

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 Büyükçekmece: Local Products

  • Göl Balığı (lake fish) Freshwater fish caught in Büyükçekmece Lake are eaten fresh locally.

What Büyükçekmece Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Büyükçekmece Culture and Arts Festival

    This international culture and arts festival, held every year, draws artists and visitors from around the world to Büyükçekmece.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Büyükçekmece?

Büyükçekmece is known for 2 local dishes, above all Göl Balığı (lake fish) and Trakya Usulü Köfte (Thrace-style meatballs). Fish caught in Büyükçekmece Lake and the Sea of Marmara are served fresh in the waterfront restaurants.

What is Büyükçekmece famous for?

Büyükçekmece is known for Göl Balığı (lake fish) and Büyükçekmece Culture and Arts Festival. Its best-known sights include Büyükçekmece Lake and Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Bridge.

What to buy in Büyükçekmece?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Büyükçekmece include Göl Balığı (lake fish).

Büyükçekmece Travel Guide

What to Eat in Other Districts of Istanbul

Search 81 province guides and 968 district guides.