From amazing street food to glorious Turkish brunches, here is a sampling of some of the foods we ate during our trip to Istanbul. 

Balik Ekmek (fish sandwich) from the docks at the Galata Bridge

Fresh squeezed orange and pomegranate juice on every corner

The famous Turkish Breakfast/Brunch with an assortments of olives, cheeses and Sujuk (lamb sausage)

Street vendors selling roasted chestnuts, Simit (a Turkish pretzel) and grilled corn

Enjoying a tulip-shaped glass of tea at a roadside cafe on the Asian side of Istanbul

Two varieties of Borek (stuffed pastry dough with meat and spinach)