How to eat lahmacun in Istanbul — what toppings and extras to add?

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TL;DR

Lahmacun is a thin flatbread with minced meat filling, traditionally rolled up with fresh parsley, tomato, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Lahmacun is made on thin lavash-style dough with a spiced minced meat topping. The classic way to eat it is to add fresh parsley and tomato, roll it up, and squeeze lemon juice over it before eating.

Parsley + tomato + lemon

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Eminönü waterfront

Beyoğlu district in Istanbul has many shisha cafes, especially around İstiklal Avenue and its side streets. The area offers a wide range of hookah lounges to suit different budgets.

Beyoğlu, İstiklal Avenue