Istanbul's Best
Fish Sandwich
A Real Street Delicacy in Kumkapı
Fresh Fish in Charcoal Grill
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Welcome
Most beloved fish sandwich of Turkey and whole world
All bones removed, cooked with deep attention on charcoal grill, accompanying purple onion and fresh lettuce salad, a delicacy gets its final touch with original chili pepper and sumac.
Working Hours
12:00 - 24:00
Menu
A Real Street Treat with Quality Ingredients
World's best-rated fish sandwich and accompanying beverages
Fish Sandwich
Mackerel inside half-cut Turkish Bread, Lettuce and Purple Onion salad
250₺
Turnip Juice (Spicy)
60₺
Tin Can Cola
80₺
Sandwich or wrap, choose your favorite
Best-tasting fish sandwich waits for you
Murat Abi carefully debones the fish and serves in its best form.
İstanbul'da bir sokak lezzeti olarak başlayan Balık ekmeğimiz artık Kumkapı'da sizlerle buluşuyor. Türkiye'nin ve Dünya'nın en sevdiği balık ekmeği siz de deneyin.
4.9
Based on 745 reviews
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Erhan Coruk
2 weeks ago
Fish Bread is unique in Turkey, Chef Murat Abi's craftsmanship is unique in the world, it's a place you can always go to with peace of mind.
Thank you for your trust, Murat Abi, may God grant you health, well-being and happiness 😊🤲
Thank you for your trust, Murat Abi, may God grant you health, well-being and happiness 😊🤲
Minami Yamada
2 weeks ago
The mackerel sandwich here is amazing!!!! I visited three times during my stay. It's one of the most memorable and delicious things I've ever eaten in my life. If you come to Istanbul, you absolutely must try it.
The chef, with his incredibly cute smile, is passionate about mackerel sandwiches, and he fills both your stomach and your heart with pure bliss. I will definitely visit again!
I wholeheartedly recommend it.
The chef, with his incredibly cute smile, is passionate about mackerel sandwiches, and he fills both your stomach and your heart with pure bliss. I will definitely visit again!
I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Сюзанна
2 weeks ago
Very tasty, the most delicious dinner we've had in a few days of traveling! Highly recommended!
Anas Essaghir
2 weeks ago
Excellent fish sandwich. The owner is very friendly. We ate there twice in two days because it was so good.
Robyn Davies
4 weeks ago
Very nice fresh and high quality mackerel fish sandwich. Very tasty, highly recommend
Amanda Ong
2 months ago
good food, kind man, good price. theres nothing else i can ask for. stumbled upon this shop late one night craving for a balik durum (fish wrap), paid in cash, offered a good durum with tasty and good portion of fish that was freshly made to order. was also offered water how nice! came back again as my last meal before i leave istanbul, i will miss you 🫶
Esen Esen
3 months ago
It was truly the best fish sandwich I've ever had. Murat Abi and the other guy whose name I forgot to ask were very friendly. May God bless them and increase their earnings. They accept cash only and the prices are very affordable.
Youssef Faik
3 months ago
Excellent
Анна Сержан
3 months ago
Delicious! We came based on the reviews and didn't regret it. We got the balyk in a lavash.
Indre Pociute
3 months ago
Delicious fish sandwiches and friendly gentleman's working.
You can sit inside, or outside and watch the cats playing across the street.
You can sit inside, or outside and watch the cats playing across the street.
Hamza Rakanovic
3 months ago
Amazing taste and experience!
We ordered balik ekmek (fish in bread)
The owner was very welcoming, gave us free water, hand picked every bone from the mackrel and served us the food. The bread was crispy and fresh, the fish was seasoned, he added onions lettuce and lemon juice.
Truly a hidden gem, as the reviews already indicate.
We ordered balik ekmek (fish in bread)
The owner was very welcoming, gave us free water, hand picked every bone from the mackrel and served us the food. The bread was crispy and fresh, the fish was seasoned, he added onions lettuce and lemon juice.
Truly a hidden gem, as the reviews already indicate.
Filomena Pacilli
4 months ago
A very charming place. Since it’s a fish dish, the owner removed all the bones by hand; a delicious meal in its simplicity. Drinks are free, just like the owner’s kindness. We went there twice in three days—highly recommended.
Ana Rodriguez
4 months ago
The guy who owns this place in the corner is very polite and very friendly, we chose the fish portions with salad and it was delicious. I would recommend visiting here when in Istanbul. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food.
Fahim Khan
5 months ago
One of the best fish dishes. The owner was very sweet. We had no cash and he doesnt take card. He asked us to pay tomorrow. But we had changes and managed to pay him. 5 star service and 5 star food
Simbat Karimbekova
5 months ago
Very delicious balik durum and balik ekmek. The chef is a very kind and friendly person. Highly recommend this place.
田坂文孝
6 months ago
The mackerel sandwich was delicious. The chef was so kind and amazing!!
Sergei Osipov
1 year ago
Sahibinden yanıt 1 year ago
Thanks for your support with 5-star review Sergei 👍👍
Ridhi Rajput
2 years ago
Our Airbnb host suggested us to try this place and I’m so glad we did. Indeed the best fish sandwich we’ve ever eaten. Though we’re not too fond of fish but we absolutely loved it. Firstly he prepares it in front of you and all his ingredients are super fresh. A must try in Istanbul!!
MangiaTutto Restaurant London
2 years ago
Super delicious highly recommend it
Arman Salkimbayev
2 years ago
An ordinary street food place, but very tasty and not expensive
Ivica Benić
2 years ago
I've been to a lot of countries and eaten a lot of food, but this is something special, great fish and kind owner... and I was especially impressed by the location in the middle of the park
razvan20072002
3 years ago
Verry good food, the fish was the best in town, I chose first fish in bread, 80tl and then i tried fish in wrap, also 80tl, drinks are 20tl.
The man was very kind to us and very careful in cleaning the bony fish
PS. the man prepare the food with gloves and when cleaning the table he change the gloves, 10 points for that 👍🏻
I recomand that fish sandvicis if you are here
The man was very kind to us and very careful in cleaning the bony fish
PS. the man prepare the food with gloves and when cleaning the table he change the gloves, 10 points for that 👍🏻
I recomand that fish sandvicis if you are here
Sandra
3 years ago
A hidden gem for fish lovers ! One of the best balik ekmek I’ve ever had in Istanbul. We kept ordering more and more. Highly recommended. Thank you for the amazing sandwich and the smile on your face 🙂 your dedication to perfection shines through in every bite.
Michaela Šutovská
3 years ago
Forget fish sandwiches on Galata bridge and definitely come here! This is the best balık ekmek in Istanbul! Thank you so much for the perfect dinner! I wish you all the best!
(I do not eat vegetable, so mine balık ekmek may look not so tasty but was reslly delicious!)
(I do not eat vegetable, so mine balık ekmek may look not so tasty but was reslly delicious!)
Boža Mori.Škof
4 years ago
This was the best thing i have eaten in Istanbul so far. It was even better than I expected, the fish was perfectly roasted, the bread was delicious and the amount of seasoning was perfect. The guy making them is very nice, he roasts each fish carefully and takes pride in his job.
Definitely recommend it!
Definitely recommend it!
Thomas Lobley
4 years ago
What a meal! Ordered 2 and like every other reviewer has said the owner carefully picks out every bone in the fish and the sandwich is just delicious! The lemon balances it perfectly. A must try in Istanbul. Highly recommend.
Giovanni Mantini
4 years ago
Best quality for an honest price, I'm from Italy, when I'll come back to Istanbul I'll definitely come back to him. That's the best sandwich I've ever tasted before now. Super recommended!
Beth Fine
4 years ago
This may have been the best fish sandwich I’ve ever had in my entire life. Grilled fish, grilled bread, lettuce, lemon juice, salt, spices. Absolutely amazing.
Ziyaad P
4 years ago
Best fish and bread ever. Order 2 yesterday, the man is so clean, he removed all the bones carefully and with love, the fish is so tasty with fresh lemon juice squeezed on top of it, added onions, lettuce, paprika… These form a nice sauce which don’t leave the bread dry. Highly recommended if you are around old city. Only regret I had is that I should have tried it the first day we arrived in Istanbul rather than the last day!
