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Where to Eat in İstanbul: All 9 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns ZENGİNİZ ARKADAŞ ZENGİNİZ! from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 9 saved spots around Kadıköy, Artvin, and Bakırköy. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a cultural center, and a kebab shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe emphasizes the immense richness of Turkish gastronomy by traveling from Van to Izmir to showcase diverse regional variations of dishes like keşkek. He highlights the importance of preserving standard recipes and quality, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to meet new people and share their culinary stories. His most memorable moments involve tasting authentic, labor-intensive dishes that rely on high-quality local ingredients rather than heavy spices.
What this map is good for
- Planning a turkish restaurant stop or short itinerary in Kadıköy.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 9 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
- Dede Cağ Kebap
Kebab Shop in Merkez, Hükümet Cd. 41/A, 08300 Ardanuç/Artvin, Türkiye, Artvin, Ardanuç, Türkiye
Price level: High - Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi
Cultural Center in Bahariye Caddesi, Ali Suavi Sk. No: 7, 34714 Kadıköy, Türkiye, Kadıköy, Türkiye - Serhat Lokantası
Restaurant in Merkez, Bahri Dağdaç Cd., 36000 Kars Merkez/Kars, Türkiye, Merkez, Kars Merkez, Kars, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Abdülkadir Restaurant
Turkish Restaurant in Cevizlik, İstanbul Cd. 28/A, 34142 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cevizlik, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Turkish Restaurant in Osmanağa, Yağlıkçıismail Sok No:1, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Liman Lokantasi
Restaurant in Çarşı, Osman Karavin Cd No:4 D:E, 53020 Rize Merkez/Rize, Türkiye, Çarşı, Rize Merkez, Rize, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Zennup1844 I Fişekhane
Turkish Restaurant in No:52T2 Büyükyalı Doğal Pazar Yeri, Büyükyalı - Fişekhane, Kazlıçeşme, Kennedy Cad., 34020 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Zeytinburnu, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - meyvalı lokantası
Turkish Restaurant in Halkalı Merkez, Merkez Cami Sk. no:6, 34303 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, Halkalı Merkez, Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mahir Lokantası
Restaurant in Cumhuriyet, Tavukçu Feth Sokağı 28/B, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cumhuriyet, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Tran eti (steak)
- Van Keledoşu
- Kuru erik kızartması
- Ayran Aşı çorbası
- Etli sarma
- Tokat kebabı
- Aydın keşkeği
- Dana eti güveç
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Interviewed local chefs about traditional recipes
- Explored Van's herb-focused regional cuisine
- Observed Tokat kebab cooking over tail fat
- Visited a home-turned-restaurant in Aydın
- Toured Zayim Usta's kitchen in Izmir
- Discussed the history of 1000-year-old dishes
- Traveled from Eastern Turkey to the Aegean coast
- Sampled traditional trotters at Serhat Lokantası in Kars
Planning notes for Kadıköy
Caddebostan, a neighborhood in the Kadıköy district on Istanbul’s Asian side, occupies land that corresponds to the Byzantine-era settlement of Rouphinianai. Historically, the area functioned as a summer resort for the Ottoman administrative class.
Must-try foods nearby
- Coal-Fired Buffalo Wings
A legendary Caddebostan staple at Bibuçuk, these wings are cooked over a charcoal fire to achieve a smoky, crispy exterior while remaining juicy. - Artisan Sour & Sweet Sourdough
From the trending Sour&Sweet Bakery on Plaj Yolu, these long-fermented sourdough breads and pastries are the modern face of the neighborhood. - Slow-Cooked Lamb Tandır
Found at the sophisticated Neni Brasserie, this dish blends traditional Turkish slow-cooking techniques with French bistro presentation. - İnegöl Köfte
At the iconic Ekspres İnegöl Köftecisi, these springy, small, cylindrical meatballs are made without heavy spices to highlight the quality of the beef. - Girit Usulü Grilled Sea Bass
A specialty of the upscale seafood spots near the coastline, like Giritli. The fish is grilled simply over charcoal and dressed with high-quality Aegean olive oil and lemon.
When to go: The best time to visit Caddebostan is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Use an Istanbulkart to access the paid Caddebostan 1 beach or take the frequent 4 or 16D buses from Kadıköy center.
- When dining at local restaurants, a tip of 5–10% is standard and greatly appreciated as it is not always included in the bill.
- Avoid wearing swimwear or overly revealing clothing when walking away from the beach area and onto the main shopping street, Bağdat Caddesi.
- Keep a close eye on your personal belongings in the crowded park and beach areas, as petty theft can occasionally occur in these popular social spots.
What travelers are noticing
- Red Bull Flugtag (Uçuş Günü) 2026 at Caddebostan Sahili
- Bosphorun Quarter Marathon on the Caddebostan coastline
- Tiftik: Viral chef-prepared burger and dessert spot on Ethem Efendi
Extra place context
- Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Established in 1919, this is the gold standard of Kadıköy esnaf lokantaları, serving nearly 100 varieties of traditional Ottoman and Turkish stews daily.
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Official tourism resource
The official travel guide of Türkiye, providing comprehensive information on the vibrant seaside district of Kadıköy on Istanbul's Anatolian side.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 9 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Tran eti (steak), Van Keledoşu, Kuru erik kızartması, Ayran Aşı çorbası. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
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.