Quick Answer
Which food delivery app should expats use in Turkey?
Getir is the best starting point for expats — English app, international card acceptance, 10-minute grocery delivery, and restaurant orders too. For restaurant delivery, Yemeksepeti has the widest selection. Trendyol Yemek is growing fast. All three apps require navigating some Turkish text, but Google Translate's camera mode makes this manageable.
Restaurant Delivery Apps Compared
Yemeksepeti
Turkish Just Eat / Deliveroo
Delivery Time
30–60 min
Min. Order
€3–6 (varies)
English App
Partial (EN toggle)
Int. Cards
Limited
Largest restaurant selection in Turkey. Owned by Delivery Hero. Most established platform. Best coverage outside major tourist cities.
Payment: Turkish card, Wise debit card works, YemeksepetiPay
Coverage: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Most large cities
Getir
Turkish Gorillas / GoPuff
Delivery Time
10–20 min (grocery), 30–45 min (restaurant)
Min. Order
€3 (grocery)
English App
Yes (English supported)
Int. Cards
Yes
Fastest grocery delivery in Turkey (10-minute promise). Also has restaurant delivery via "Getir Yemek". English app available. Accepts international Visa/Mastercard. Best option for expats.
Payment: International cards accepted, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coverage: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Expanding
Trendyol Yemek
Turkish UberEats
Delivery Time
25–50 min
Min. Order
€2–5
English App
Partial (app mostly Turkish)
Int. Cards
Limited
Part of Trendyol ecosystem (Turkey's biggest e-commerce platform, Alibaba-backed). Growing fast. Good restaurant selection. App is primarily in Turkish.
Payment: Turkish card preferred; some international cards work
Coverage: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Growing rapidly
Grocery Delivery Apps
| App | Focus | English | Int. Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetirRecommended | 10-minute grocery delivery | Yes | Yes | Best option for expats. English app. Accepts Wise debit card. Stocks everything from milk to cleaning products. |
| Migros Sanal Market | Full supermarket delivery | Partial | Turkish preferred | Full Migros product range delivered. Better for larger weekly shops than Getir. App navigation easier than website. |
| A101 Online | Discount grocery delivery | Turkish only | Turkish preferred | A101's discount prices delivered. Useful once you know the app layout. Google Translate camera helps. |
| BIM Market Online | Budget grocery delivery | Turkish only | Turkish preferred | BIM's discount pricing available online. Minimum order applies. Interface is Turkish-only. |
Tips for Expats Using Turkish Apps
Challenge: Turkish-only interface
Use Google Translate camera (tap the camera icon in the app) — point your phone camera at Turkish text and it translates live. Game-changing for menus and food labels.
Challenge: Turkish card requirement
Getir accepts international Visa/Mastercard directly. Wise debit card works on Getir and Yemeksepeti. For others, linking a Wise virtual card to Apple Pay often works.
Challenge: Address entry
Turkish addresses include neighbourhood (mahalle), street (sokak/cadde), building and flat number. Use your ikamet address format. If unsure, add a note with Google Maps pin link.
Challenge: Allergen/ingredient information
Restaurant listings often have photos. For packaged goods, Turkish food labelling laws require ingredient lists — use Google Translate camera. Key allergens: gluten = gluten, yer fistigi = peanut, süt = milk.
Delivery vs Cooking vs Eating Out — Cost Comparison
| Option | Cost per Meal | Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking at home (local shops) | €2–4 | 6/10 | Cheapest option. Requires time and kitchen confidence. |
| Cooking at home (delivery groceries) | €3–5 | 8/10 | Best of both — home cooking convenience without leaving the house. |
| Food delivery (restaurant) | €7–15 | 9/10 | Expensive relative to Turkey prices but cheap vs European food delivery. |
| Eating out (local restaurant) | €5–10 | 9/10 | Often the best value — fresh, sociable, and not much more expensive than delivery. |