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Where to Eat in İstanbul, Beyoğlu: Raki
This guide turns THE ULTIMATE STREET FOOD TOUR IN ISTANBUL | KEBAB KING + INSANE STREET FOOD IN TURKEY from Abroad and Hungry into a practical restaurant map with 7 saved spots around İstanbul and Beyoğlu. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, and a butcher shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry was particularly captivated by the freshness of Istanbul's street food, noting that the Simit and roasted chicken were among the best he had ever tasted. He was deeply impressed by the creamy texture of the Kaymak and the surprising sweetness of the Kazandibi dessert. The journey concluded with a high-end kebab experience where the lamb chops were declared a personal favorite for their tenderness and flavor.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in İstanbul.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 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
- Zübeyir Ocakbaşı/Taksim
Restaurant in Şehit Muhtar Mahallesi Bekar Sokak No::28, Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Şehit Muhtar, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Suat Usta Mersin Tantuni
Restaurant in Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Tel Sk. No:1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Irmak Et Tavuk Pazarı
Butcher Shop in Hüseyinağa, Toprak Lüle Sk., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye - Köfteci Hüseyin 1958
Restaurant in Şehit Muhtar, Kurabiye Sk. 9/A, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Şehit Muhtar, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tarihi Taşfırın Simidi
Bakery in Hüseyinağa, Halas Sk. No:34, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye - Lades Menemen
Turkish Restaurant in Mahallesi, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Sadri Alışık Sk. 11/12 11/12 11 D:12, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - TARİHİ BEYOĞLU PİLAVCISI
Restaurant in Hüseyinağa, Tarlabaşı Blv No:61, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- Pilav with chickpeas and chicken
- Simit
- Roasted chicken with spices
- Meatballs (Köfte) with spicy sauce
- Menemen with pastrami
- Kaymak with honey
- Kazandibi (chicken breast dessert)
- Tantuni with yogurt sauce
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a local pilav shop for breakfast
- Watched Simit being made from scratch
- Explored street food stalls in Istanbul
- Dined at a famous New York Times featured kebab house
- Observed a master chef grilling lamb over charcoal
- Sampled traditional Turkish breakfast dishes
- Received a brief massage after filming
- Tried Van-style tzatziki near the Iranian border influence
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, and black pepper.
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 sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
Extra place context
- Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
A favorite among locals for an authentic 'ocakbaşı' (fireside) experience near Taksim Square. Diners sit around a central copper grill where masters prepare legendary Adana and Urfa kebabs over charcoal.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Abroad and Hungry eat in İstanbul, Beyoğlu?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Beyoğlu.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Beyoğlu?
Creator picks from the video include Pilav with chickpeas and chicken, Simit, Roasted chicken with spices, Meatballs (Köfte) with spicy sauce. 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.