The BEST TURKISH FOOD GUIDE on YOUTUBE (What do Turkish people REALLY eat?)

Ever wondered what do Turkish people really eat? This is the Istanbul, Turkey food guide and tour you have been looking for and definitely the best Turkish food guide for Istanbul on YouTube. Yes, that is a big statement, but after spending months in Turkey traveling around, living with locals, reading tons of blogs, and watching tons of vlogs we are in Istanbul to show you what you got to try in Turkey! This video is for you- to show you where to go and what to try when you come to Istanbul or to give you the ultimate Turkish food tour from the comfort of your couch.

These are the top 25 foods and drinks you must try and where to find them.
Below are the name of all the foods and all the restaurants in the video. Learn where to go- where not to go and some foods you won't find on any other list. Trust us- some of these only locals eat and introduced us to.

Let us know in the comments what foods you have had before and which one you are the most excited to try. If we missed any of your favorites, let us know- ISTANBUL ALWAYS GIVES YOU A REASON TO COME BACK!

We really hope this video helps all you planners and inspires all you food lovers.

Sorry that you are definitely hungry now!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Kahvalti: Turkish breakfast
- Van Kahvaltı Evi
- Kahvalti Dogaciyiz Antakya Kahvaltısı

03:06 Simit: Circular shaped bread
- Naan Bakery or street cars

03:46 Börek: Phyllo dough filled with a variety of fillings
- Kadıköy Merkez Börekçisi

04:48 Çay- Turkish tea
- On the ferry
- Seven Hills Restaurant

05:31Turkish coffee
- In the old spice market

06:02 Charcuterie including Kaymak
- Lifeguard Food Cankurtaran Gıda
(Located in the old spice market)

08:06 Turkish delight
- Many vendors in old spice market

09:32 Kumpir: Loaded baked potato
- Patatos

10:21 Künefe: Cooked cheese and shredded wheat dessert covered in simple syrup
- Hafiz Mustafa 1864

11:57 Lahmacun: Thin flat bread with meat and vegetables topped with parsley and lemon
- Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye

12:40 Köfte: Spiced meat balls
- Meşhur Filibe Köftecisi

13:38 Gözleme: Thin dough stuffed with a variety of toppings
- Bütme Evi
14:25 Ayran
- Bütme Evi

15:04 Döner: Shaved meat sandwich
- Karadeniz Döner Asım Usta

15:38 Midye Dolma: Stuffed mussels
- Midyeci Ahmet

16:36 Balık Ekmek: Fish fillet sandwich
Karakoy Balıkçılar Carşısı Manavı (this is the good place next to the fish market!!)
Meşhur Eminönü Balık - place under bridge (not as good)

17:53 Dondurma: Turkish icecream
- Konak Dondurma Moda

18:37 Kokoreç: Lamb intestine sandwich
- Gala Kokoreç

20:06 Mantı: Little meat dumplings topped with garlic yogurt and spicy oil
- Sayla Mantı

21:08 Çiğ köfte: Cured meat kneaded with spices in a wrap
- Çiğköfteci Ali Usta.

21:34 Bazlama: Amazing flatbread
- bakery: 41°02'19.7"N 28°58'35.4"E

21:55 Tavukgögsü: Chicken pudding
- Özkonak Lokantası

23:45 Baklava: Pistachio and phyllo dough dessert
- Karaköy Güllüoğlu

26:54 Lahmacun & Pide - amazing local place at end of video
- Yöremiz Pide

28:25 The FUNNIES (Bloopers)

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[TaiJ-Aird]

Your hairstyles were so 😍 pretty! I love Lahmachun and Manti!

[Amedx]

This video is so underrated, thank you so much !

[Ayse-wfes]

My favorite Turkish dish is iskender kebab. Sheer genius, that dish.

[erx]

Your pronouncation of Turkish words & grasp of the vocabulary is Next Level. You really should do a video about how you learnt the language so efficiently

[fugenturkoglu]

😀Tavuk Göĝsü, Künefe, Quince with Cream (Kaymak) is my favourite

[canibek]

Thanks for this amazing video. I think this is the best in this category.

[zeynepyalcn]

Pidecinin önünde eve misafir çağıran abla sana da selamlar 😁😂😂🤣

[johnqut]

I don't know how I ended up in this video but you did an amazing job. Short and satisfying sections, spot on pronounciation, honest review (can tell since you had no positive comments on the coffee and delight), beautiful smile. You earned a subscriber, I see you're inactive for a while but hope you continue with your videos soon.

[TUNC]

I've been living abroad for 25 years, I miss our food so much.

[themoonistasty]

This literally made me break out my Turkish tea set & open a box of Turkish delight 😂

[Shortsdrawing]

Awesome Video guys! Those markets reminded me of mexican city and those kebabs looked soooo fresh and delicious. Also, I have nothing to compare it to but whatever that dessert was looked sooo yummy.

[Mertbabasisert]

No idea how you guys popped up on my recommendations but you’ve really hit the key things to try, whilst condensing the video into short and enjoyable sections which explain what you’re about to see. As a homesick Turk abroad, thank you for your wonderful video about my home ❤️

[mehmetkaraca]

Welcome Turkey.💐 Welcome İstanbul. 🙏❤️💯👍🇹🇷

[TheMapPinners]

This is one of our new favorite videos of yours!! It all looks so amazing! Can't wait to indulge in lots of Turkish coffee & chai again one day.

[DavidandSarah]

Awesome video guys. Absolutely love the format, it's so informative and great footage as usual, well done. When we eventually make it to Turkey we'll definitely refer to this video to help us get our food bearings. Also CONGRATULATIONS on a thousand subscribers!! 🥳

[DjusLife]

We have been so excited to share this jam packed food extravaganza with you! Which one are you wanting to try the most??

[SorgiStories]

This video is so interesting! We recently went to a place here in Philly that serves Turkish food and someone asked me how to describe Turkish food, and I honestly didn’t know how to answer. So many places here in the US have a more general Mediterranean menu it’s hard to tell what is actually specific to a particular country unless you really know your stuff…which I don’t at all. Now I can share your vid with them 🙂 - Carrie

[yja]

You can't lose with Turkish food.

[romanandfizah]

Nice video sharing guys .
the best storyline to watch. whatever is best. beautiful view. hope all is well. looking forward to the next video

[flaviacordeiro]

All these foods look amazing!!! Made me hungry 😋 love you guys!