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Kadıköy Market
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Kadıköy Market
A lively food market district on Istanbul's Asian side, with fishmongers, cheese shops, pickles and meze bars.
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The streets behind Kadıköy's ferry pier are a favourite with Istanbul locals for fresh food and casual eating.
What to expect
Fish stalls, delis, spice shops, pickle sellers and bakeries, with small restaurants and meze bars that stay busy into the evening.
What to eat
Fresh fish sandwiches, cheeses, olives, pickles, simit, midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and Turkish desserts.
Visitor tips
- Take a ferry from Eminönü or Karaköy; it is part of the experience.
- Shops are busiest in the afternoon, and restaurant streets are lively in the evening.
- Sunday hours vary, so check before you go.
