Balık Ekmek

Mackerel sandwich; uskumru (Atlantic mackerel), common year-round.

Tuna sandwich; canned tuna, common in cafes.

Sardine sandwich; fresh sardines fried or grilled, in bread.

Bonito fish sandwich; palamut (Atlantic bonito) when in season (autumn).

Mussel sandwich; fried mussels (midye tava) in bread.

Stuffed mussels; mussels filled with spiced rice, eaten like finger food. Not exactly a sandwich but street food icon.

Whiting sandwich; mezgit (whiting) fried, common coastal fish.

Bluefish sandwich; lüfer (larger bluefish) grilled.

Sea bass sandwich; levrek grilled.

Shrimp sandwich; fried or grilled shrimp in bread.

Calamari sandwich; fried squid rings in bread.

Swordfish sandwich; kılıç (swordfish) grilled, more upscale.

Horse mackerel sandwich; istavrit fried or grilled.

Pan-fried anchovy sandwich.

Anchovy sandwich; fresh hamsi (Black Sea anchovies) fried and served in bread. Seasonal (winter).

Sea bream sandwich; çupra grilled.

Baby bluefish sandwich; small çinekop fried or grilled.

'Fish bread'—Istanbul's iconic fish sandwich; grilled or fried fish (usually mackerel/uskumru or bonito/palamut) in half a loaf of white ...

Fish sandwich from Karaköy fish market area; same style, different location.

The classic Eminönü fish sandwich from boats on the Golden Horn; quintessential Istanbul street food experience.

Fish in wrap form; less traditional but exists.

Fish burger.