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Vegan-Friendly Kebab Houses in Istanbul 🌱
When one thinks of kebabs, Istanbul is one of the first cities that comes to mind, but for years, kebabs had no place at vegan tables. That's changing now! 🎉

NewsTransparent Menu Era Begins: Good News for Vegans and Celiacs!
With the Transparent Menu regulation effective July 1st, knowing what you eat is now much easier! Make conscious vegan choices with calorie and allergen information. Details here!
GuideVegan and Gluten-Free Ice Cream Break in Istanbul 🍨🌱
We have prepared 5 vegan and gluten-free ice cream spots in Istanbul from our VeganIstanbul.com database.
Guide🥗 From Istanbul's Historical Peninsula to Karaköy: 5 Vegan-Friendly Stops 🌿
The five addresses below were selected from the VeganIstanbul.com database. Some stand out with fully vegan options, while others serve meat but have strong vegan/zeytinyağlı (olive oil dish) options.
Guide🌙 Vegan-Friendly Dinner Route in Istanbul's Beyoğlu and Taksim
If you're looking for plant-based options for dinner in the streets of Istanbul's Beyoğlu and Taksim, here are 10 vegan-friendly destinations ranging from fine dining with views to cozy home-cooked meals.
GuideSeven Lactose-Free Stops in Istanbul
If you have lactose intolerance, dining out can sometimes feel like inspecting the menu like a detective. The good news is: Here are 7 addresses where you can sit back and relax, according to VeganIstanbul.com's database
GuideMost Delicious Addresses for Gluten-Free Breakfast in Istanbul
Looking for gluten-free breakfast options in Istanbul? With this guide, prepared under the assurance of Veganistanbul.com, discover the safest and most delicious venues to suit your palate!
Guide10 Raw Vegan Spots You Must Try in Istanbul's Kadıköy
Discover the freshest and liveliest form of plant-based nutrition in Kadıköy! Explore 10 raw vegan-friendly venues on the Asian Side of Istanbul, guided by VeganIstanbul.com.
NewsA Proud Bridge from Kadıköy to the Aegean: Vegan Cafes Meet Local Cooperatives
Vegan cafés in Kadıköy collaborated directly with women's cooperatives in the Aegean. This direct supply chain ensures sustainable, ethical, and high-quality vegan delights.
NewsGluten-Free Beer Revolution: Celiac-Friendly Delights with Millet
As Vegan Istanbul, we share exciting news from the 14th International Millet and Barley Market Seminar: Millet is revolutionizing celiac-friendly beer production. Enjoying gluten-free drinks in Istanbul could now become much more accessible.
NewsCarlo Petrini: Architect of a Delicious Revolution
The story of Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, and his philosophy of good, clean, and fair food in an age of speed.
NewsVegan Revolution in Istanbul: The Rise of Mushroom & Fermentation
How mushroom-based foods and precision fermentation are transforming Istanbul's vegan cuisine — the sustainable flavors of the future.
Istanbul's Vegan Age: The Rise of Plant-Based Flavors in 2025
The rise of vegan cuisine reshaping Istanbul's gastronomic map in 2025, as plant-based flavors move into the mainstream.
Vegan Turkish Cuisine: Plant-Based Takes on Classic Flavors
Think Turkish food can't be vegan? From olive-oil dishes to lentil soup, discover the naturally plant-based side of classic Anatolian cuisine.
Istanbul's 5 Most Beloved Vegan Dishes: A Plant-Based Feast of Flavor!
Loved by locals and tourists alike: Istanbul's 5 most beloved vegan dishes, a plant-based feast rooted in traditional Turkish cuisine.
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