Tourism 
Kadikoy Food Market and Street Food Guide
Kadikoy, on Istanbul’s Asian side, is the city’s most exciting food neighborhood — a dense maze of markets, delicatessens, bakeries, and street food stalls that has fed locals for generations. This guide takes you on a culinary walking tour through the Kadikoy food market (Carsi), pointing out the must-try bites and the best vendors. From freshly baked simit and stuffed mussels (midye dolma) to grilled fish sandwiches (balik ekmek) and Turkish delight (lokum), we cover what to eat, where to find it, and what it should cost. We also recommend sit-down restaurants in Kadikoy for a deeper dive into Turkish cuisine, and share a self-guided walking route that hits all the highlights in two to three hours.