Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Şehitkamil, Gaziantep: Başpınar Lahmacun
This guide turns Antep'te Deneyeceğiniz En Acı Ve Baharatlı Yemek! from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Şehitkamil. 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
Ayhan Mortepe revisited Gaziantep to highlight the high quality and generous portions at Ünal Et Lokantası, specifically praising their garlic-rich Başpınar lahmacun. He also showcased Muzo Kebap Salonu, where he enjoyed a unique 'boğaz altı' wrap prepared by mincing meat and spices together with a traditional blade. Mortepe emphasized that despite rising city prices, these spots offer excellent flavor and value for money.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şehitkamil.
- 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
- Koçak Baklava
Restaurant in Mücahitler, Abdulkadir Behçet Cd. No : 44, 27090 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Mücahitler, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Ünal Et Lokantası
Turkish Restaurant in 1 ORGANİZE SANAYİ BÖLGESİ BAŞPINAR GAZİANTEP, Başpınar OSB, 27600 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Başpınar OSB, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Muzo Kebap Salonu
Kebab Shop in Karşıyaka, Girne Cd. No:87, 27500 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Karşıyaka, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Başpınar lahmacun
- Kıymalı Ali Nazik
- Yoğurtlu ekmek kızartması
- Soğan piyazı
- Kuşbaşı boğaz altı dürüm
- Salata
- Biber
Experiences captured
- Visited Ünal Et Lokantası in the industrial zone
- Observed the preparation of minced meat with armor (zırh)
- Explored the menu at Muzo Kebap Salonu
- Discussed rising food prices in Gaziantep
- Watched the unique mixing of meat and spices
- Experienced traditional Gaziantep hospitality and service
- Tasted a specialized 'boğaz altı' meat wrap
Planning notes for Gaziantep
Gaziantep, located in southeastern Turkey, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, with archaeological evidence of activity dating back to the 4th millennium BCE. Historical Heritage and Architecture The city's landscape is defined by layers of historical occupation. At its center lies Gaziantep Castle, a fortification built on a 6,000-year-old mound. Originally utilized as an observation point by the Hittites.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gaziantep Baklavası
The city's most famous export, featuring up to 40-50 layers of paper-thin phyllo dough, clarified butter, and the vibrant green 'early harvest' Antep pistachios. - Beyran Çorbası
A powerful, spicy breakfast soup that is a ritual for locals. It consists of slow-cooked, shredded lamb neck and fat, rice, and a heavy dose of garlic and Aleppo pepper flakes. - Ali Nazik Kebab
Perhaps the most beloved local kebab, this dish features a bed of smoky, fire-roasted eggplant purée mixed with strained garlic yogurt. - Katmer
Gaziantep's 'breakfast of champions,' this is a thin, flaky pastry filled with pistachios, sugar, and 'kaymak' (thick clotted cream). - Küşleme
The gold standard of meat dishes in the city. It is a specific, tiny cut of lean, tender lamb meat from the back of the sheep.
When to go: The best time to visit Gaziantep is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees to respect the city's conservative local culture and ensure smoother social interactions.
- Always accept a small glass of tea when offered by shopkeepers or locals, as declining can be perceived as a rejection of their hospitality.
- Finish everything on your plate when dining at a local home or traditional restaurant to show respect for the food and your host's generosity.
- Use your right hand exclusively for eating, passing dishes, or shaking hands, as the left hand is traditionally considered less clean.
What travelers are noticing
- 3 Million Tourists Goal: Following a record-breaking 2025, the city is heavily promoting its new '3 million visitors' target for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and cultural tourism.
- Dutch-Turkish 400th Anniversary Exhibition: A major new exhibition opened in February 2026 at the Gaziantep Arts and Culture Center, featuring a 100-woman collaborative tapestry inspired by Vermeer.
- Antep İşi UNESCO Recognition: The traditional 'Antep İşi' (Drawn Thread Embroidery) has officially gained viral attention following its inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in early 2026.
Extra place context
- Koçak Baklava
While there are many baklava shops, Koçak is frequently cited by modern food critics and locals as the current gold standard for quality and variety.
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Official tourism resource
The official provincial tourism directorate for Gaziantep, covering the Şehitkamil district and its major attractions like the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in Şehitkamil, Gaziantep?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Şehitkamil, Gaziantep.
What are the must-try foods in Şehitkamil, Gaziantep?
Creator picks from the video include Başpınar lahmacun, Kıymalı Ali Nazik, Yoğurtlu ekmek kızartması, Soğan piyazı. 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.