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Where to Eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul: Ezogelin Çorbası From Oğuz Yenihayat | Varedelo
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 at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus strait. Archaeological findings indicate human settlement in the area dating back to the Neolithic era, approximately 8,000 years ago. Historically, the city functioned as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but perfected in Istanbul's backstreets (like Şehzade), this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Balık Dürüm
While 'Balık Ekmek' (fish sandwich) is the classic, the 'Balık Dürüm'—specifically the spicy. - Mantı
Often called 'Turkish Ravioli,' these tiny hand-folded dough pockets are typically filled with spiced ground meat. - Kokoreç
A quintessential Istanbul late-night street food. It consists of spiced, grilled lamb intestines wrapped around sweetbreads. - İskender Kebap
An iconic dish featuring thinly sliced Döner meat laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
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 uncomfortably hot, humid.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including metros, trams, and Bosphorus ferries.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 5-10% on the table, as most credit card machines do not have a gratuity option.
- Accepting an offer of tea (çay) is a sign of respect and hospitality, even if you only stay for a few minutes.
- Always use official yellow taxis with active meters or ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi to ensure fair pricing and safety.
What travelers are noticing
- UEFA Europa League Final 2026 at Beşiktaş Park (May 20)
- Ancient Crafts Revival: Artisanal workshops and modern Iznik tile galleries in Balat
- Waterfront Dining and Luxury Retail at the expanded Galataport District
Extra place context
- Nato Lokantası
Opened in 1952 in Karaköy to commemorate Turkey's entry into NATO, this spot is a cornerstone of the neighborhood. It serves a loyal clientele of local workers and office staff with high-quality döner kebab and a rotating selection of seasonal vegetable.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Merhaba Youtube, İstanbul'da yılların esnaf lokantası ve en iyi döner - Oğuz Yenihayat, 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.