The Wet Burgers is bringing its Istanbul burgers to Soho for a three-day pop-up

The Wet Burgers Islak smash burger
The Wet Burgers Islak smash burger (©Instagram- thewetburgers)

Turkish style burger brand The Wet Burgers is making its first presence in bricks and mortar with a three-day pop-up in Soho.

Starting today (17 October), the pop-up on Greek Street will serve the brand’s Islak burgers and toasties.

The name wet burger refers to an Islak Hamburger, a Turkish street food popular in Istanbul, particularly near Taksim Square. The burger comprises a beef patty in a bun that is drenched in a garlic and tomato sauce and then steamed, giving it a juicy and often sloppy texture.

The Wet Burgers sell what it describes a western take on the Islak burger with options that include a wet smash wagyu burger; and cheese wet burger; and a signature wet burger soaked in its ‘secret’ signature sauce.

Other options include toasties such as the sucuk and mozzarella made with spicy Turkish sausage; and the roasted veal and mozzarella hot bun toastie.

Until now, The Wet Burgers patties have only been available via delivery on Deliveroo and Ubereats.

The Wet Burgers pop-up runs from 17 to 19 October on 58 Greek Street.