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Dishes you should try in Maltepe: Sahil Balığı and Çiğ Köfte Dürüm. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Maltepe is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Maltepe

  • Sahil Balığı

    Fish restaurants on the Maltepe shore serve fresh fish with views of the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands.

  • Çiğ Köfte Dürüm

    Çiğ köfte dürüm stalls on the lively streets of Maltepe offer one of Istanbul's most popular street foods.

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 Maltepe: Local Products

  • Sahil Festivali Ürünleri Local food products and handicrafts are sold at festivals held in Maltepe Coastal Park.

What Maltepe Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Open-Air Events

    Maltepe Coastal Park is one of Istanbul's largest open-air concert and festival venues. Events held in the summer months attract tens of thousands of people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Maltepe?

Maltepe is known for 2 local dishes, above all Sahil Balığı and Çiğ Köfte Dürüm. Fish restaurants on the Maltepe shore serve fresh fish with views of the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands.

What is Maltepe famous for?

Maltepe is known for Sahil Balığı, Sahil Festivali Ürünleri and Open-Air Events. Its best-known sights include Başıbüyük Forest and Maltepe Coastal Park.

What to buy in Maltepe?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Maltepe include Sahil Festivali Ürünleri.

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