Lahmacun, The Turkish Pizza

The lahmacun is one of the many specialties of Turkish cuisine.
During a stay in Turkey you will definitely an opportunity to meet one or more restaurants offering lahmacun.
The lahmacun is also called Turkish pizza and it is aptly named.
It consists of a very thin crust, covered with a lining consisting of meat (veal or lamb) and finely cut vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, onions). It is also often accompanied by parsley, lettuce and lemon!
Some lahmacun can make a meal but it can also be eaten during the day as a snack.
The lahmacun is one of the dishes of Turkish cuisine Must Taste on a trip to Istanbul and Turkey.


Experts favor!

An important to eat a good lahmacun point, it is best to focus on specialty retailers in lahmacun.
Indeed, you will find in Turkey specialized in lahmacun and restaurants that sell only here;-)
It is often in these restaurants found delicious lahmacun. Of course, you can also eat in great restaurants offering a more diverse board.
In Istanbul, there are a lot of restaurants specializing in lahmacun. You certainly come across one on your way!

My Favorite lahmacun In Istanbul

I ate many lahmacun in Istanbul and in many places;-)
The best I've ever had for me in the Kadikoy district, if the Asian side of Istanbul.
The address is: Halil lahmacun, Guneşlibahçe Sokak 26, Kadikoy - Istanbul
You can get there easily, it is a 5 minute walk from the dock at Kadikoy.

As you can see from the picture above, the lahmacun costs 4 TL approximately 1.70 euros.
Lovely people too! A place not to miss. During your stay at Halil lahmacun, feel free to take a tour of this very nice neighborhood. The restaurant is located in a busy shopping street!
For those who do not wish to buy a plane ticket to Istanbul just to eat a lahmacun, you can find in France! They can be found on Paris, specifically rue du Faubourg Saint Denis. There are many Turkish restaurants on this street.