Fast food and home catering Istanbul & Marmara Region

For lovers of tripe sandwiches, this great classic of Turkish cuisine, let yourself be tempted by this small but very famous establishment, whose flavours are constantly recommended by the people of Istanbul. For those who don't love guts, there is a version with köfte (meatballs) or sucuk (spicy sausage). Oğuzhan, in the kitchen, will make you talk while you wait and will not lack humour. A charming little restaurant, although rudimentary. Remember to reserve because there is little space.

No, it is not a brand, but rather the essential dishes of the Ortaköy district: kumpir and waffles! What is kumpir? Imagine a potato emptied and stuffed with ingredients of your choice: Russian salad, pickles, mushrooms, corn, sausage, olives... and half a dozen sauces. If your taste is sweet, you can choose the waffle, a large waffle decorated with fruit and a topping of your choice. One or the other are large snacks, or even a complete meal. Perfect for a break at the Sunday market.

This little shop is perfect if you want to grab a bite to eat while continuing on your way. It sells mainly take-away food, although there are a few stools inside. These are the dürüm (wrap) specialists, with a choice of beef, lamb, chicken or vegetarian dishes. Very well seasoned, they're neither too fatty nor too dry. And their hummus is to die for! The only downside is the waiting time during busy periods. The price of success!

We concede it to you, this coffee doesn't have much charm, but we go for the view! If you are hungry and want to eat a croque-monsieur (Turkish tost) or have a cup of tea with a view of the Golden Horn and the old town, don't hesitate to push the door of this café with its perched terrace. However, if there is no more room on the terrace, it is not worth staying for the map, which is not exceptional. Be aware that if you decide to leave, the servers will not hold you accountable, they are used to it!

If you are looking for a snack in the Beyoğlu area, you must come here. This small dürumcü at the corner of a street near Nevizade is certainly one of the best in the city. The bread is made on the spot and served hot, the onions seasoned with sumak - a tangy spice. The tavuk şiş (marinated chicken skewer) is particularly delicious, as is the adana. It has become an institution in the city but its prices have not increased. Possibility to taste on site or to take away. Warm welcome.

To eat quickly when discovering the Taksim or Kadiköy district, let yourself be tempted by tantuni, native of the Mersin region in southern Turkey. This Turkish snack in the form of a sandwich or a dürüm (wrap)of your choice is filled with slightly spicy minced meat, tomato and onion. You can garnish it with lemon juice and ask for it on the plate with yogurt. This restaurant is a chain, you will see them all over the city, but they are specialists in the genre, so we can go there without fear.