š® Halka Tatlısı
Istanbul's iconic fried pastry dessert with historical ties to the city's red-light district
š Fast Facts
- Traditional Ottoman-era fried pastry dessert originating in Istanbul
- Name literally means "ring sweet" ā rings of fried dough in syrup
- Sold by street vendors throughout the city, particularly in historic districts
- Historically associated with establishments in Istanbul's historic red-light areas
Halka tatlısı is a deep-fried pastry dessert that has been sold on Istanbul's streets for centuries. The dish ...