Travel video guide
ChefStory in İstanbul, Fatih: 2 Spots
This guide turns En Eski Etli Ekmekçi | İstanbul'un Her Yerinden Geliyorlar from ChefStory into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around İstanbul and Kadıköy. The mapped places include a kebab shop and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
ChefStory details Muzaffer Güvenç's journey from a childhood of milking cows in Konya to pioneering authentic regional cuisine in Istanbul. He emphasizes the importance of using Karaman breed lamb and hand-rolled dough to maintain the integrity of dishes like etli ekmek and furun kebab. His success is built on sourcing nearly all ingredients from his hometown and treating every guest like a member of his own family.
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 2 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
- Güvenç Konyalı
Kebab Shop in Ankara Cad, Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No: 4, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Erkonyalılar
Restaurant in Bostancı, Vukela Cd. No: 34, 34744 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bostancı, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Konya furun kebabı
- Etli ekmek
- Peynirli pide
- Kuşbaşılı bıçak arası
- Mevlana pide
- Tulum peyniri
- Kuzu tandır
Experiences captured
- Opened the first Konya cuisine restaurant in Istanbul
- Hand-stretched etli ekmek dough without using rollers
- Sourced traditional ingredients directly from Konya Ereğli
- Prepared lamb kebab in copper cauldrons for six hours
- Transitioned from selling milk on a bicycle to restaurateur
- Managed high-volume daily turnovers in Merter and Bostancı
- Maintained a consistent menu of regional dishes since 1988
- Welcomed generations of families as guests, not just customers
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
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did ChefStory eat in İstanbul, Fatih?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Fatih.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Fatih?
Creator picks from the video include Konya furun kebabı, Etli ekmek, Peynirli pide, Kuşbaşılı bıçak arası. 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.