Istanbul

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• 15 Cities Where Street Food Defines the Local Identity

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  Street food in Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia through deeply rooted Ottoman and regional influences. Vendors selling simit, balik ekmek, and kokorec line busy streets from ferry docks to historic bazaars.

• 15 Global Cities Where Street Food Is the Heartbeat of Local Culture

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  Istanbul blends Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Central Asian influences into one of the world’s most dynamic street food traditions. Simit vendors, balik ekmek boats near the Galata Bridge, and late-night kokoreç stalls showcase the city’s layered culinary history.