Is it cheaper to cook with groceries from Migros or eat at lokantas and budget restaurants in Istanbul?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
For families staying in apartments, buying simple breakfast and dinner ingredients at Migros is usually the better-value option, while lokantas and affordable local chains work well for lunch. McDonald's can be pricey in Istanbul; balık dürüm shops popular with locals are often a better budget choice.
What the community said
McDonald's is not necessarily a budget option in Istanbul. For an inexpensive lunch, try balık dürüm (a fish wrap) at places frequented by local residents rather than the most tourist-oriented outlets.
6 days ago Balık dürüm
If you are staying in an apartment with children, Migros is practical for eggs, yogurt, bread and sandwich supplies for breakfast. For a quick dinner, buy chicken breast or cut chicken plus vegetables and cook at home.
7 days ago Migros
For lunch in the city, use lokantas and affordable formats of Turkish chains such as Tavuk Dünyası, Yusuf Köfteci and Günaydın. Shopping-mall food courts can also offer local restaurants alongside Green Salads.
7 days ago Tavuk Dünyası; Yusuf Köfteci; Günaydın