Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak
67
MIN WALK
330
kcal
3.5 MILES / 7,040 STEPS
Or run it off in 24 minutes.
TL;DR
One Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak: 330 kcal, about 67 min walking or 24 min running at 82kg reference rates.
Quantity
What is it?
Islak burger, the Turkish "wet burger," is a small beef patty in a soft bun soaked in a garlicky tomato sauce, then held in a steam cabinet so the bread turns glossy and soft.
It is famous as a late-night snack sold around Taksim Square in Istanbul, where mild summer evenings sit around 25°C and crowds leave bars in the early hours. The Kızılkayalar stall is the best-known seller.
The bun is warm, soft and saucy, the patty small and seasoned. It goes down in a few bites, so many people buy two or three.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to burn off Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak?
At 82kg, one 330 kcal serving takes about 67 minutes walking or 24 minutes running. Your pace and body weight can change that.
Can I split the walk into shorter sessions?
Yes. Several shorter walks at a similar pace add up to the same overall walking time. Watch estimates vary across sessions.
Does the 330 kcal estimate cover every Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak serving?
No. The 330 kcal figure is for the serving shown here. Recipes and portion sizes can differ; check the label or restaurant information for the one you ate.
How we tested
Reference by Y.W. Fung at 82kg with an Apple Watch Ultra. The reference route is a 5.3-mile loop at 3.1 mph walking and 6 mph running; food burn minutes are calculated from calories at those rates, not individually walked off for every food. The reference test date is 2026-05-20. Check the food's listed source and serving.
In Istanbul, where summers are a mild, breezy 25°C or so, a longer walk in the heat can feel harder than the reference loop shown here.
Full test protocol
Burn table
| Activity | Minutes · selected quantity |
|---|---|
| Walking | 67 min |
| Running 6mph | 24 min |
| Cycling Moderate | 34 min |
| Rucking 20kg | 37 min |
Visual swap
1 Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak = 1x Pineapple Bun = 0.69x Brown Sugar Boba Milk = 1.5x Egg Tart
Base serving calorie equivalents; the quantity selector above only scales your selected total.
Nutrition facts
| Portion | Calories | Protein / Carbs / Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 220 kcal | 12.4g / 23.1g / 8.5g |
| 1 serving | 330 kcal | 18.6g / 34.7g / 12.7g |
| 2 servings | 660 kcal | 37.2g / 69.4g / 25.4g |
1 serving = 150g. Estimated from typical serving - check local label. 100g = 330 kcal x 100 / 150g. Cross-check: USDA FoodData Central.
Real-World Test
No personal tasting notes have been published for Turkish Wet Hamburger Islak yet. The burn estimate above uses the 330 kcal serving and the 82kg reference rates; it is not an individual eating or satiety result.
