Boyoz is a flaky, oily, unleavened pastry sold in bakeries and street stalls across İzmir from early morning. It is eaten for breakfast, usually with a hard-boiled egg alongside, and has no close equivalent anywhere else in Turkey. The texture is something between a croissant and a layered flatbread — light, slightly greasy, and extraordinarily satisfying.
The best boyoz in İzmir is a matter of intense local debate. The traditional neighbourhood to find the best versions is Alsancak, where several old bakeries have been making them to the same recipe for generations. Buy one warm from the oven and eat it standing at the counter for the full experience.