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Dishes you should try in Şişli: Nişantaşı Brunch Kültürü (brunch culture) and Osmanbey Döneri. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Şişli is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Şişli

  • Nişantaşı Brunch Kültürü (brunch culture)

    The stylish cafés of Nişantaşı, with their weekend brunch menus, are an important part of Istanbul's gastronomic scene.

  • Osmanbey Döneri

    The historic döner shops in the Osmanbey neighbourhood are known for the traditional döner kebab made from lamb.

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 Şişli: Local Products

  • Fashion and Design Nişantaşı is home to boutiques of Turkish fashion designers. Domestic design brands open their stores here.

What Şişli Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Istanbul Fashion Centre

    Şişli's Nişantaşı neighbourhood is regarded as the fashion capital of Türkiye. International and domestic fashion brands, designer boutiques and fashion events are concentrated here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Şişli?

Şişli is known for 2 local dishes, above all Nişantaşı Brunch Kültürü (brunch culture) and Osmanbey Döneri. The stylish cafés of Nişantaşı, with their weekend brunch menus, are an important part of Istanbul's gastronomic scene.

What is Şişli famous for?

Şişli is known for Nişantaşı Brunch Kültürü (brunch culture), Fashion and Design and Istanbul Fashion Centre. Its best-known sights include Harbiye Military Museum and Teşvikiye Mosque.

What to buy in Şişli?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Şişli include Fashion and Design.

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