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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Cağ Kebab From Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Varedelo
This guide turns ET PEŞİNDE BİR GÜN 🥩 | İstanbul’da Döner, Cağ Kebabı ve 28 Günlük Dallas Steak from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Beşiktaş, Fatih, and Kağıthane. The mapped places include a kebab shop, a restaurant stop, and a steak house. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler visited Dürüm Büfe in Gedikpaşa, praising its 36-year history and the exceptional balance of fat and salt in their beef döner. He was particularly impressed by the freshness of the side dishes and the unique sour ayran, noting that the establishment remains a high-quality, affordable favorite for local merchants. The creator highlighted the importance of the 48-hour marination process and the use of heated plates to maintain the meat's temperature.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beşiktaş.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- SEYRANTEPE ERZURUM CAĞ KEBABI
Kebab Shop in Seyrantepe, Kağıthane Barbaros Cd. No:46, 34418 Kağıthane/İstanbul, Türkiye, Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Dürüm Büfe
Restaurant in Beyazıt, Tiyatro Caddesi & Pehlivan Sokak 6/1, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - By Ulus Steakhouse
Steak House in Kültür, Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd. No:23/A, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kültür, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Cağ kebab
- Beef döner
- Bulgur pilaf with black pepper
- Freshly cut fried potatoes
- Sour ayran (By Ayrancı)
- Spicy ayran
- Roasted peppers and tomatoes
- Fresh lavaş bread
Experiences captured
- Visited Gedikpaşa in Fatih during freezing weather
- Sought out a 36-year-old hidden local gem
- Observed the 48-hour meat marination process
- Navigated narrow streets based on local merchant recommendations
- Tasted döner served on specially heated plates
- Evaluated meat quality from Afyon and Balıkesir regions
- Filmed a meat-focused guide during the month of Ramadan
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey, is a transcontinental city located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, the city served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires over a period exceeding 1,500 years. The architectural landscape features structures from various historical periods. The Hagia Sophia, originally a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, displays a massive dome and mosaics.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street snack, often called a 'Turkish bagel.' This circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and molasses. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, trending evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). While the traditional version is served in a bun. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but a massive trend in Istanbul for 2026, this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Midye Dolma
Stuffed mussels that are a staple of Istanbul’s late-night food culture. These are mussel shells filled with a fragrant mixture of herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants. - İskender Kebap
A decadent classic consisting of thinly sliced döner lamb laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for all public transport as cash is not accepted on buses and trams, and one card can be used for multiple passengers.
- Always carry Turkish Lira in small denominations for tips and street food, as credit card machines rarely allow adding gratuities to the bill.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, a 10% cash tip is customary unless a service charge is already explicitly included on the receipt.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure transparent pricing and avoid common taxi fare disputes.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 UEFA Europa League Final at Beşiktaş Park
- Transformation of historic Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations into major cultural hubs and archaeology parks
- The 18th Istanbul Biennial's public-program and community academy year
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from ET PEŞİNDE BİR GÜN 🥩 | İstanbul’da Döner, Cağ Kebabı ve 28 Günlük Dallas Steak, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.