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Dishes you should try in Sultangazi: Esnaf Lokantası Yemekleri. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Sultangazi is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Sultangazi

  • Esnaf Lokantası Yemekleri

    Sultangazi's tradesmen's restaurants serve traditional Turkish home cooking at affordable prices.

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 Sultangazi: Local Products

  • Local Market Produce The district's lively markets offer fresh fruit, vegetables and local products.

What Sultangazi Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Balance of Nature and City

    Thanks to Cebeci Nature Park, Sultangazi offers a life close to nature within a dense urban fabric.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Sultangazi?

Sultangazi is known for 1 local dishes, above all Esnaf Lokantası Yemekleri. Sultangazi's tradesmen's restaurants serve traditional Turkish home cooking at affordable prices.

What is Sultangazi famous for?

Sultangazi is known for Esnaf Lokantası Yemekleri, Local Market Produce and Balance of Nature and City. Its best-known sights include Alibey Dam and Cebeci Nature Park.

What to buy in Sultangazi?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Sultangazi include Local Market Produce.

Sultangazi Travel Guide

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