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Dishes you should try in Pendik: Pendik Ayranı and Sahil Balık Restoranları. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Pendik is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Pendik

  • Pendik Ayranı

    Pendik's traditional ayran, made with yoghurt and salt and served cold. It is preferred in the summer months alongside meat dishes.

  • Sahil Balık Restoranları

    Fish restaurants on the Pendik shore serve fresh fish with views of the Sea of Marmara.

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 Pendik: Local Products

  • Pendik Yoğurdu Pendik yoghurt is a thick yoghurt produced using traditional methods.

What Pendik Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Aviation Culture

    The presence of Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has made Pendik a centre of aviation and logistics in Istanbul.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Pendik?

Pendik is known for 2 local dishes, above all Pendik Ayranı and Sahil Balık Restoranları. Pendik's traditional ayran, made with yoghurt and salt and served cold. It is preferred in the summer months alongside meat dishes.

What is Pendik famous for?

Pendik is known for Pendik Ayranı, Pendik Yoğurdu and Aviation Culture. Its best-known sights include Pendik Shore and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

What to buy in Pendik?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Pendik include Pendik Yoğurdu.

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