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Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)

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Grilled straight off boats docked at the bridge.

Grilled mackerel served in fresh bread with onion, lettuce, and a squeeze of lemon, traditionally sold from boats rocking at the Galata Bridge in Istanbul.

Why it's made this way: Fishing boats doubling as kitchens meant the catch went from water to sandwich within the hour — about as direct a supply chain as street food gets.