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Where to Eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul: Adana Kebabı (kaburga)
This guide turns 7 YAŞIMDAN BERİ KEBAP YAPIYORUM! AVRUPA YAKASINDA 5 KEBAPÇI from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Beşiktaş, Adana, and Pendik. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe explored the European side of Istanbul to find authentic Adana kebab, specifically praising shops that use hand-minced rib meat without additives. He was particularly impressed by Asker Usta's dedication to traditional methods and the freshness of meat delivered daily at 6 AM. While he appreciated the variety, he noted that some famous spots have adapted their flavors too much for the Istanbul palate.
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 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
- Kaburgacı Cabbar
Restaurant in Cumhuriyet, 785. Sk. No:58, 01280 Yüreğir/Adana, Türkiye, Adana, Yüreğir, Türkiye
Price level: High - Kebapçı Asker Usta
Restaurant in İç Kapi, Maslak, Aos 41. Sk No: 250 -2 No: 1, 34485 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Maslak, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Ersin Usta`nın Yeri
Restaurant in Ersin Usta’nın Yeri, Kurtköy, Çuhalar Sok. 4B, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kurtköy, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Önder Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Vişnezade, Süleyman Seba Cd. No:48 A14, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Harbi Adana Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Ortaköy, Portakal Ykş. Cd. No:2, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Adana kebabı (kaburga)
- Ezme salata
- Acı biber
- Adana pidesi
- Çöp şiş
- Sumaklı soğan
Experiences captured
- Visited Maslak industrial site for kebab
- Interviewed Asker Usta about traditional methods
- Observed hand-mincing meat with a 'zırh' blade
- Explored kebab shops in Istanbul's European side
- Discussed Adana's gastronomy culture with local masters
- Visited a classic kebab shop in Kurtuluş
- Tasted kebabs made without tail fat or spices
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
Extra place context
- Adana Ocakbaşı
A quintessential 'ocakbaşı' (grill-side) experience in Kurtuluş. Locals flock here for the authentic Adana kebab, hand-minced with a knife (zırh), and the lively atmosphere where you can watch the masters grill your meat over charcoal.
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Official tourism resource
The official visitor portal of the Beşiktaş Municipality, providing information on historical sites, museums, and local services for tourists in Istanbul.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Beşiktaş, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Adana kebabı (kaburga), Ezme salata, Acı biber, Adana pidesi. 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.