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Where to Eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy: Salmon Smoked Sandwich
This guide turns BU BALIK 500 LİRA | REŞAT BALIK MARKET from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical walking tour map with 5 saved spots around İstanbul, Karataş, and Muğla. The mapped places include a neighborhood, an area marker, a fitness center, and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe visited a legendary fishmonger in Taksim to try unique seafood delicacies like salmon pastrami and anchovies wrapped in olives. He was particularly impressed by the quality of the salmon smoked sandwich, noting that the meze-style ingredients like tarama and oak-smoked fish create a flavor profile that is difficult to replicate at home. He highlighted the shop's 80-year history and the owner's vibrant energy as key parts of the experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a neighborhood stop or short itinerary in İstanbul.
- 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
- Suadiye
Fitness Center in Suadiye, 34740 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Kadıköy, Türkiye - Köyceğiz
Market in Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye, Muğla, Türkiye - Taksim Square
Neighborhood in Taksim Square, Kocatepe, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Taksim Square, İstanbul, Türkiye - Karataş
Area marker in Karataş, Adana, Türkiye, Karataş, Adana, Türkiye - İstiklal Caddesi
Neighborhood in Asmalı Mescit, İstiklal Cd., Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Salmon smoked sandwich
- Anchovies wrapped in green olives
- Tarama (fish roe spread)
- Salmon pastrami
- Akya (amberjack) pastrami
- Mussel salad
- Octopus salad
- Boiled shrimp
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a historic fishmonger in Istiklal Taksim
- Met with 50-year veteran fishmonger Ahmet Abi
- Learned about traditional oak wood smoking techniques
- Observed the preparation of a specialty salmon sandwich
- Tasted street-style seafood snacks standing up
- Explored unique fish charcuterie products
- Discussed the history of the shop dating back to 1941
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, and black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Kadıköy?
Creator picks from the video include Salmon smoked sandwich, Anchovies wrapped in green olives, Tarama (fish roe spread), Salmon pastrami. 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 walking tour 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.