It was a delicious sausage sandwich. The food was runny, not dry. The bread and sausages were cooked perfectly. The onions could be a little more flavorful. The pickles were good too. I don't know if the sausage was beef or chicken, but it was good. I ate three-quarters of a portion and was full, but it made me very thirsty. You could chat with the vendor about the dangers of smoking.
What to eat in Balıkesir?
BiteCritic critics have posted 16 dish reviews in Balıkesir, with an average score of 7.2/10. The most-reviewed dish is Kokoreç, rated 7.1/10 across 3 reviews. Critics also keep coming back for Lahmacun, Tahinli sütlaç and Lamb Shank. BECky Meal And Coffee House leads the area with 2 reviews; its highest-rated dish is Chicken Burger. The latest review was posted on 1 May 2026.
What are the best dishes to eat in Balıkesir?
Where are the best places to eat in Balıkesir?
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BECky Meal And Coffee House Top dish: Chicken Burger | 6.27 |
| 2 | Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç Top dish: Kokoreç | 6.08 |
| 3 | Merve Pide 2 Top dish: Terme Pidesi | 6.08 |
| 4 | Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) Top dish: Tahinli sütlaç | 9.03 |
| 5 | Hacının Yeri Çınar Altı Kokoreççisi Top dish: Kokoreç | 9 |
| 6 | Keyf ET Balıkesir Top dish: Lamb Shank | 8.83 |
| 7 | D' Milagro Cakery Top dish: Trifle | 8.71 |
| 8 | Acar Köşe Çorbacısı Top dish: Milk Halva | 8.25 |
| 9 | Aslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç Top dish: Sucuksucuk ekmek ekmek | 7.97 |
| 10 | Meşhur Lahmacun Salonu Top dish: Lahmacun | 7.75 |
What do critics say about food in Balıkesir?
While eating at a local eatery, I spotted this item on a shelf in the refrigerator, and at that moment, all I wanted was this. I didn't even know what it was. As soon as I finished my meal, I ordered it. It was tahini rice pudding. I tried it for the first time, and it was delicious. It was like eating cold tahini, and it was just the right amount of sugar for a rice pudding. Now I'll stop by and eat it every time I pass by. It's an exquisite treat.
In terms of taste, there's nothing to say, it was really delicious, but the price is ridiculously high. I paid so much money and I wasn't full, and it was only 1.5 portions. And I ate Adana kebab. The fact that those last three sentences come together is truly illogical.
Absolutely perfect, this is the epitome of Balıkesir milk lamb kokoreç (a type of Turkish street food). The shop is simple but has been in the same spot in Bandırma for many years. The owner is dedicated to his kokoreç. It's milky white, slightly spiced, and has a grilled flavor. The first half portion I ordered had raw tomato slices added, which I think complemented it. After that, I ordered the plain version. This one is very similar to the kokoreç we used to eat. I highly recommend it.
We were glad to have found this dessert in Bandırma. It wasn't overly sweet; the sweetness level wasn't overwhelming or tiring. The texture was nice, neither too watery nor too firm. I recommend it.
The venue was terrible. There's no need for it if it can't consistently deliver the same quality. We ate something dry and spicy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most popular dish in Balıkesir?
- On BiteCritic, Kokoreç is the most-reviewed dish in Balıkesir, with 3 reviews and an average score of 7.1/10.
- Which restaurant in Balıkesir has the most dish reviews?
- BECky Meal And Coffee House has the most dish reviews so far (2), with an average score of 6.3/10.
- How many places in Balıkesir are reviewed on BiteCritic?
- 13 places in Balıkesir have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (16 in total).
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