Food in Istanbul is fantastic. There are so many options and so many different price points, that eating out is an enjoyable experience. I can get a kebab with chicken and vegetables for $1, go to a place that has a selection of dishes (top pic) for $3, or go out and get a salad with avocado and chicken for $6. I’m also super happy to be living somewhere that values cheese as an essential part of their diet. As much as I love SE Asia and Chinese food, I missed cheese. There haven’t been a lot of pork options, likely due to the large amount of muslims, but I’m happy with beef, chicken, fish, and lamb. So far, I am loving the food here.