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Turkish pide flatbread with toppings
Traditional

Pide

in Istanbul

Turkey's canoe-shaped flatbread, baked until blistered and filled with toppings like cheese, sucuk, minced meat, or egg. Istanbul pide shops range from humble neighborhood ovens to cult favorites with long lines and crisp, charred edges.

Did you know?

Black Sea-style pide is especially beloved in Istanbul, where many famous shops trace their style to Turkey's northern coast.

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Where to Find It

1 place to try Pide in Istanbul

Turkish pide flatbread with toppings

Karadeniz Pide ve Doner Salonu

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Besiktas

A much-loved Black Sea-style stop known for crisp, deeply satisfying pide and a loyal local following.

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