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Best Chickpea Dishes in Istanbul
4 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY48.00 – TRY140.00
Top 4 Chickpea Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Chickpeas with Meat at Kanaat Lokantası, TRY52.00 (Üsküdar)
- Tripe with Chickpeas at Paçacı Mahmut Usta, TRY48.00 (Fatih)
- Hummus with Yogurt at Khorasani, TRY90.00 (Sultanahmet)
- Hummus with Roasted Meat at Hamdi Restaurant, TRY140.00 (Eminönü)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Chickpea Dishes
#1
Chickpeas with Meat
Kanaat LokantasıÜsküdar·$$
TRY52.00
Braised chickpeas and lamb in a savory, deeply flavored sauce.
Tip: Chickpeas with meat is one of the best-value mains in Istanbul. Filling, protein-rich, and satisfying for under 60 TL. Pair with bread and you have a complete lunch.
#2
Tripe with Chickpeas
Paçacı Mahmut UstaFatih·$
TRY48.00
Slow-braised tripe studded with soft chickpeas in a savory sauce.
Tip: If you're visiting for lunch and want to eat rather than drink soup, order tripe with chickpeas. It's solid, sustaining, and the chickpea adds texture that the soup versions don't have.
#3
Hummus with Yogurt
KhorasaniSultanahmet·$$$
TRY90.00
Creamy chickpea puree layered with tangy yogurt and topped with melted butter and pine nuts.
Tip: Start with this while you decide on your main. It's lighter than kebab and gives you time to build appetite.
#4
Hummus with Roasted Meat
Hamdi RestaurantEminönü·$$$
TRY140.00
Creamy chickpea puree topped with spiced minced meat, pine nuts, and melted butter.
Tip: Order meze to start—the variety lets you try different flavors before the main kebab arrives. Hummus is a good anchor.