Turkey

A man wearing a striped shirt and a red apron is grilling fish on a street. The grill is placed on top of a stack of white boxes. Next to the grill, there is a tray with sliced tomatoes, lemon wedges, and some grilled items. The man is holding a bottle and appears to be pouring something onto the fish. In the background, there are people walking, a red car, and a building with a sign that reads "Üsküdar." The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day.
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Alternative Istanbul – Balik Ekmek (Fish Sandwich) Vendors

ByJennifer Moody

Sometimes my sole goal in a city is to experience one taste that I’ve craved from a previous visit.  On a recent visit to Istanbul, that was balik ekmek.  I’d previously tried the famous fish sandwich sold under the Galata Bridge (and in other spots around Istanbul which is where I had my first taste…