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Dishes you should try in Kadıköy: Kadıköy Balık Pazarı Lezzetleri, Çiya Sofrası and Kadıköy Dondurmacıları. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kadıköy is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Kadıköy

  • Kadıköy Balık Pazarı Lezzetleri

    The historic fish market serves fresh seafood and street food such as midye tava (fried mussels), midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and balık ekmek (fish sandwich). The fish restaurants in the market are also famous for their fresh fish menus.

  • Çiya Sofrası

    Çiya, Kadıköy's world-famous restaurant, brings to life long-forgotten historic recipes gathered from across Anatolia through modern presentations.

  • Kadıköy Dondurmacıları

    The historic ice cream makers in the Kadıköy bazaar serve traditional Turkish ice cream made with goat's milk and salep.

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 Kadıköy: Local Products

  • Taze Deniz Ürünleri Kadıköy Fish Market is one of the places in Istanbul where the freshest seafood is sold. Fish from the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea appear on the stalls here.
  • Yerel Peynir ve Zeytin Çeşitleri The cheesemakers and olive sellers of the Kadıköy bazaar offer hundreds of varieties of cheese and olives from every region of Anatolia.

What Kadıköy Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Kadıköy Kültür-Sanat Yaşamı

    Kadıköy is one of Istanbul's liveliest cultural and arts centres, with independent theatres, music venues, bookshops and art galleries. Barlar Sokağı and the cafés of Moda are meeting points for artists.

  • Chalcedon Ancient City Heritage

    Kadıköy was built on the site of the ancient city of Chalcedon, founded in 685 BC. Also known as the "Land of the Blind", this ancient city is the oldest settlement on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Kadıköy?

Kadıköy is known for 3 local dishes, above all Kadıköy Balık Pazarı Lezzetleri, Çiya Sofrası and Kadıköy Dondurmacıları. The historic fish market serves fresh seafood and street food such as midye tava (fried mussels), midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and balık ekmek (fish sandwich). The fish restaurants in the market are also famous for their fresh fish menus.

What is Kadıköy famous for?

Kadıköy is known for Kadıköy Balık Pazarı Lezzetleri, Taze Deniz Ürünleri and Kadıköy Kültür-Sanat Yaşamı. Its best-known sights include Kadıköy Bazaar and Moda Cape.

What to buy in Kadıköy?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kadıköy include Taze Deniz Ürünleri and Yerel Peynir ve Zeytin Çeşitleri.

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