17.03.2026 21:50
A street vendor in Istanbul started selling potato sandwiches for 270 lira. The vendor's call for it to be a "campaign" drew reactions.
The sale of a sandwich with fries for 270 lira by a business in Istanbul has caused a huge stir on social media.
THEY CALLED IT A "CAMPAIGN" FOR 270 LIRA
The rise in the price of fries, known as one of the most affordable meals for students and low-income individuals, has once again brought the issue of rising costs in street food to the forefront.
Rather than the high price itself, the announcement of this sales figure as a "campaign" by the business drew the public's reaction. Many users criticized the presentation of a low-cost, carbohydrate-heavy product at this price as an opportunity, while sharing posts about the end of the traditional street food culture.