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Where to Eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul: All 5 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns Merhaba Youtube, İstanbul'da yılların esnaf lokantası ve en iyi döner - Oğuz Yenihayat from Oğuz Yenihayat into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Beyoğlu, Galata, and Karaköy. The mapped places include a neighborhood, a place marker, a restaurant stop, and an area marker. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Oğuz Yenihayat officially launched his own channel, emphasizing his 16-year commitment to ethical food reviewing without any paid promotions. He celebrated this milestone by visiting the historic NATO Lokantası in Karaköy, where he was particularly impressed by the consistency of their 75-year-old recipes and the rich flavor of the offal stew. He highlighted the restaurant's 'fırın makarna' and traditional döner as nostalgic, high-quality examples of Istanbul's tradesman culture.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beyoğlu.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 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
- Karaköy
Sublocality Level 1 in Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Karaköy, İstanbul, Türkiye - Nato Lokantası
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi Necatibey Caddesi, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Karanlık Fırın Sk. No:4 Karaköy, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Galata
Neighborhood in Galata, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Galata, İstanbul, Türkiye - Şişhane Metro Entrance (tunnel)
Place marker in Bedrettin, Dr. Bedii Gorbon Sk. No:32, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bedrettin, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye - Dönerci Engin'in Yeri
Turkish Restaurant in Bereketzade, Okçu Musa Cd. No:3, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bereketzade, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- ezogelin çorbası
- sakatat kavurma
- fırın makarna
- döner
- süt helvası
Experiences captured
- launched his independent YouTube channel
- walked through the changing streets of Karaköy
- visited the 75-year-old Tarihi NATO Lokantası
- interviewed the restaurant owner Mevlut Usta
- observed the daily menu preparation at the counter
- tasted traditional Turkish tradesman restaurant dishes
- shared food with his cameraman Hasan
- planned a walk toward Şişhane for street food
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a geographical link between Europe and Asia. Historically, it functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city was founded as Byzantium by Greek settlers in approximately 657 BCE, renamed Constantinople in 330 CE by Emperor Constantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street food, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and typically dipped in grape molasses (pekmez) before baking for a distinct. - Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)
A historic staple of the Eminönü waterfront, this sandwich features freshly grilled mackerel or white fish served in half a loaf of crusty bread with onions, lettuce. - Cağ Kebabı
Often called the horizontal ancestor of the döner, this Erzurum-style kebab consists of marinated lamb stacked on a horizontal spit and cooked over a wood fire. - Midye Dolma
These stuffed mussels are a legendary late-night snack, filled with aromatic rice seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, and currants. - Mantı
Often described as Turkish ravioli, these tiny hand-folded dough parcels are typically filled with minced meat and topped with a triple threat of garlic yogurt, melted butter.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and pleasant for exploring. Summer (July and August) can be hot, humid.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including the iconic Bosphorus ferries.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a Turkish home or a mosque to show respect for local cleanliness and traditions.
- Accepting an offer of tea is a significant sign of hospitality and a key way to build rapport with local shopkeepers and residents.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use reputable ride-hailing apps to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Panorama: Dreams and Places exhibition at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Soundscape Festival 2026 at Life Park
- The 'CANNES!' photography exhibition at the Ara Güler Museum
Official tourism resource
The official travel guide for Beyoğlu, a vibrant cultural district in Istanbul, provided by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Planning questions
Where did Oğuz Yenihayat eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include ezogelin çorbası, sakatat kavurma, fırın makarna, döner. 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.