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Oğuz Yenihayat in İstanbul: 3 Spots
This guide turns NOKTA ATIŞI LEZZETLER #5 | Detroit usulü pizza, şiş köfte, Çakallı menemeni - Oğuz Yenihayat from Oğuz Yenihayat into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, and Şişli. 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
Oğuz Yenihayat visited a specialized Detroit-style pizzeria in Arnavutköy, praising the unique 85% hydration dough and the crispy cheese edges formed by the baking pans. He was particularly impressed by the airy texture of the crust and noted that while he often orders delivery, eating the pizza fresh at the shop is a significantly superior experience. He highlighted the quality of the ingredients, specifically the aged white cheddar and the house-made hot pepper jam.
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 3 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
- Ispartalı 1937
Restaurant in Merkez, İskete Sk. No:8/B, 34360 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Merkez, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - PizzaSando
Restaurant in Kültür, Suna Sk. no46, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kültür, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Menemen Galata
Breakfast Restaurant in Şahkulu, Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd. No:31/A, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Şahkulu, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Coffee
- Detroit style pepperoni pizza
- Detroit style margarita pizza
- Hot pepper jam
- Pesto sauce
Experiences captured
- Walked through Arnavutköy and Ulus neighborhoods
- Visited a Detroit style pizzeria for the first time
- Observed the pizza preparation process in the kitchen
- Met with the chef and owner Furkan
- Experienced the difference between delivery and dining in
- Discussed high-hydration pizza dough techniques
Planning notes for Beşiktaş
Kültür is a residential and commercial neighborhood within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, situated on the European side of the Bosphorus. As of 2026, the area remains a central part of the district's urban fabric.
Must-try foods nearby
- Iskender Kebab
Thinly sliced grilled lamb basted with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with melted sheep's butter and yogurt. - Hünkar Beğendi
A classic Ottoman 'Sultan's Delight' consisting of tender lamb stew served over a smokey, creamy eggplant purée enriched with melted kashar cheese. - Pişi
Deep-fried dough balls that are a cornerstone of the famous Beşiktaş breakfast culture. - San Sebastian Cheesecake
Though Spanish in origin, this burnt-top, crustless cheesecake became a massive trend in Beşiktaş and remains a top-searched item in 2026. - Cağ Kebabı
A horizontally stacked lamb kebab from Erzurum, marinated with onions and basil, then grilled over a wood fire. It's served in small skewers (cağ) onto lavaş bread.
When to go: The best time to visit Kültür, Beşiktaş, is during the shoulder seasons of April to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Use the Istanbulkart for all public transport, as it is the only way to pay for the buses and ferries that connect this hilly neighborhood to the rest of the city.
- Expect to find many upscale residential streets and university students, making it a safe and liberal area where smart-casual attire is the standard for dining.
- Accept the complimentary glass of Turkish tea often offered after a meal in local restaurants as a sign of hospitality and social connection.
- Avoid blowing your nose at the table while dining, as this is considered highly impolite in Turkish social etiquette.
What travelers are noticing
- Babacan Beşiktaş Project: A major luxury residential and social complex in the heart of the district, nearing its final phase of completion for late 2026.
- 2nd Istanbul Youth Music Festival: A city-wide event in May 2026 featuring 20 free concerts and 'Young Stage' performances across central Beşiktaş venues.
- Next Level İstanbul: A high-end 'nature-integrated' urban development in the Nispetiye/Kültür corridor trending for its expansive terrace gardens and sustainable architecture.
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 İstanbul?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Coffee, Detroit style pepperoni pizza, Detroit style margarita pizza, Hot pepper jam. 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.