Local before arrival
A visit to Istanbul wouldn’t be complete without walking across the Golden Horn on the Galata Bridge. On the other side, in Eminönü, you’ll encounter a fish market with small stands, between which vendors prepare food fresh on the grill. Don’t worry—the fish sold here are not the ones pulled out of the dirty water by the numerous hobby fishermen. Just next door, Akın Balık offers hearty fish stew, mussels, and grilled fish you select from the display case.
