Street Food Etiquette
Turkish street food culture is rich and delicious. Common street foods include simit (sesame bread ring), döner, kokoreç, midye dolma (stuffed mussels), and kumpir (loaded baked potato). Each has its own eating style.
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Do
- Eat simit fresh and warm
- Squeeze lemon on döner or kokoreç
- Try street vendors - they're part of culture
- Use napkins - street food can be messy
- Eat midye dolma with lemon squirt
- Share street snacks with friends
Don't
- Don't eat while walking if it's messy food
- Don't waste food
- Don't be afraid to eat street food (it's generally safe)
- Don't skip asking for serbet (hot pepper sauce) on kokoreç if you like spicy
- Don't sit at a restaurant table with street food