Islak Hamburger
in Istanbul
A small burger soaked in garlicky tomato sauce and steamed until soft, saucy, and impossible to eat politely. It is Istanbul’s beloved wet burger, especially after midnight around Taksim.
Did you know?
Islak hamburger means wet hamburger, a very literal name for the tomato-sauced steamed burgers stacked in warm glass cases near Taksim Square.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Islak Hamburger in Istanbul
Kizilkayalar Taksim
$$$$Taksim
A classic Taksim stop for islak hamburger, where saucy steamed burgers are stacked in the window for late-night crowds.
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