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Where to Eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep: Mayalı Börek | Varedelo
This guide turns GAZİANTEP VLOG (Acı biber nefesimizi kesti) VLOG #3 - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Şahinbey. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler concluded their Gaziantep trip by visiting the baklava production facility at Elmacıpazarı Güllüoğlu, where they enjoyed fresh pastries straight from the oven. The most memorable and painful moment occurred when the creator tasted a 'poisonous' level of hot pepper at a local spice shop, requiring immediate relief from water and sweets. They emphasized that for the best experience, visitors should eat baklava while it is still lukewarm shortly after it leaves the tray.
What this map is good for
- Planning a dessert restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şahinbey.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- Baklavaci Zeki İnal
Dessert Restaurant in Alleben, Atatürk Blv. No: 38/B, 27010 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Alleben, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kebapçı Ömer
Turkish Restaurant in Ulucanlar, Kepenek, Şehitler Cd., 27300 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Kepenek, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Historical Elmacıbazaar Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop
Dessert Restaurant in Alaybey, Elmacı Çk. No:4, 27220 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Alaybey, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Petek Bakkaliye
Market in Suyabatmaz, Nasır Aralığı Sk. 1/I, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Suyabatmaz, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Mayalı börek
- Kaymaklı baklava
- Fıstıklı baklava
- Kıyma kebabı
- Kuşbaşı kebap
- Karpuz çekirdeği
- Acı toz biber
- Sumak
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Elmacıpazarı Güllüoğlu for breakfast
- Observed the baklava production and syruping process
- Ate at a local tradesman kebab shop
- Shopped for local spices and tomato paste
- Tasted unique watermelon seeds at a nut shop
- Experienced an extremely spicy pepper challenge
- Purchased souvenirs like cheese and olives
- Explored the historical bazaar area of Gaziantep
Planning notes for Şahinbey
Alaybey, situated within the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, is a neighborhood characterized by its 16th-century Ottoman foundations and traditional stone architecture. Historically, the area developed as a commercial and residential hub near the city’s central bazaar, with its layout defined by narrow, winding alleys and high-walled structures. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural centerpiece of the neighborhood is the Alaybey Mosque.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gaziantep Baklavası
The crown jewel of the city, this world-renowned pastry consists of paper-thin layers of phyllo dough, clarified butter. - Nohut Dürümü
A quintessential Gaziantep street food that is naturally pescatarian and vegan. It features chickpeas simmered in a spiced bone-free broth until tender. - Katmer
A legendary breakfast pastry made by stretching dough until it is translucent, then folding it around clotted cream (kaymak), sugar, and crushed pistachios. - Zeytinyağlı Kuru Patlıcan Dolması
While many versions contain meat, the olive oil (zeytinyağlı) version is a local masterpiece. - Kiremitte Alabalık
A traditional pescatarian favorite often found in the scenic restaurants of Şahinbey.
When to go: The best time to visit Alaybey is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for exploring the historic streets. Summer months can be intensely hot with temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F).
Local tips
- Use the Gaziantep Kart for affordable and efficient travel on local buses and trams connecting Alaybey to the rest of the city.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees to respect the more conservative social norms of this historic neighborhood.
- Wait for the eldest person at the table to begin eating as a sign of respect during traditional Gaziantep meals.
- Accept tea when offered by local shopkeepers in the nearby bazaars, as refusing can be seen as a slight to their hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Anadolu’s City Economies Summit (Gaziantep-Aleppo) focusing on regional trade revival
- Middle East Food and Food Technologies Fair (MFF 2026) at the Middle East Expo Center
- Urban renewal and infrastructure expansion, including the Boğaziçi Boulevard Phase 2 developments
Extra place context
- Elmacı Pazarı Güllüoğlu
Known for: Gaziantep Baklavası. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Gaziantep Baklavası
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from GAZİANTEP VLOG (Acı biber nefesimizi kesti) VLOG #3 - Ayaküstü Lezzetler, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
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.