Kumpir is one of those things you don’t really plan. You’re walking along the Ortaköy waterfront, the Bosphorus is right there, and suddenly you’re holding one in your hands.The potato is soft inside, mixed with butter and cheese, then topped with whatever you feel like — corn, pickles, sausage, ketchup, mayo. It’s simple, filling, and best eaten standing by the sea.
In Ortaköy, kumpir isn’t just street food.
It’s a short break, a view, and a very Istanbul moment.
Local Tip
You can find kumpir in almost every neighborhood in Istanbul, but if you ask locals where it truly belongs, the answer is Ortaköy.
