Where can I find cheap local food near Aksaray hotels in Istanbul?

From messages by 5 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 30 days ago

TL;DR

In Aksaray, walk beyond the tourist streets into the back streets for inexpensive local eateries. They serve grilled chicken and meat patties with potatoes and are reported to be cheaper and better than relying on food at a budget hotel.

What the community said

Look for small local eateries away from Aksaray’s main tourist streets, deeper inside the residential blocks near the hotels. These places cater to locals and are inexpensive.

31 days ago Aksaray back streets

Grilled chicken is one of the simple budget-friendly options available in these local places, making for a filling lunch or dinner without tourist-area restaurant prices.

31 days ago Grilled chicken

Cheap cafés in the Aksaray back streets also offer meat patties with potatoes, described as tasty and priced for local budgets.

31 days ago Meat patties with potatoes