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Where to Eat in İzmir, Buca: Orijinal Kumru
This guide turns İZMİR’DE 1 GÜNDE NE YENİR!!! İZMİR SOKAK LEZZETLERİ!!! from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical restaurant map with 27 saved spots around İzmir, Konak, and Bornova. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a place marker, a historical landmark, and a dessert shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi embarked on a comprehensive street food tour of İzmir, starting with a traditional breakfast of boyoz and gevrek. He was particularly impressed by the unique preparation of Tire köftesi served with yogurt and the tender, 'effortless' texture of the roasted lamb head. The journey concluded with a visit to a historic dessert shop for a signature cream-filled şambali.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in İzmir.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 27 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
- Kızlarağası Inn
Historical Landmark in Tarihi Kızlarağası Hanı Han Yönetimi 871 Sokak No:19/106 Hisarönü, Konak, 35250 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Atom Kokereç Kenan Aconun Yeri
Market in Adatepe mahllesi Erdem Caddesi No :66 35400, Adatepe, 35390 Buca/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Buca, Türkiye - Kısmet Lokantası
Turkish Restaurant in Bahçelerarası, 35330 Balçova/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Balçova, Türkiye
Price level: High - Meşhur Kuyum Pide Salonu
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Konak, 872. Sk. No:72, 35250 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Köfteci Mehmet Irmak (Hisarönü)
Restaurant in Konak, 905. Sk. No:3, 35250 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Dönerci Mehmet Usta'nın Yeri
Restaurant in Rafet Paşa, Burak Reis Cd. No:198/A, 35090 Bornova/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Bornova, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Hisar servis.com uydu kamera alarm
Electronics Store in Turabiye, 32. Sk. 39/B, 35460 Seferihisar/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Seferihisar, Türkiye - Kumrucu Apo
Fast Food Restaurant in Konak, 895. Sk. No:2, 35240 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - BUCA SÖĞÜŞCÜM
Restaurant in Kozağaç, 224. Sk. No:5/B, 35100 Buca/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Buca, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Çelebi Unlu Mamuller
Bakery in Alsancak, Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cd. 185/A, 35220 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Alsancak, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - İkizler Kasap
Butcher Shop in Fırat, Aydın Hatboyu Cd. No:319, 35380 Buca/İzmir, Türkiye, Fırat, Buca, İzmir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - İrfan Usta
Restaurant in Bozyaka, 3122. Sk. No:12, 35110 Karabağlar/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Karabağlar, Türkiye - 15 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Orijinal kumru
- Gevrek
- Sade boyoz
- Tulum peynirli boyoz
- Kıymalı boyoz
- Haşlanmış yumurta
- Tire köftesi
- Mandra yoğurdu
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Fed birds at Konak Square
- Visited Zeynel Ergin for breakfast
- Observed stone oven baking process
- Explored Kemeraltı Bazaar entrance
- Watched Tire köftesi preparation with butter and tomatoes
- Visited İkizler Kasabı in Buca
- Witnessed whole lamb head roasting
- Tasted roasted eye fat and brain
Planning notes for Bornova
Karacaoğlan is a neighborhood located in the Bornova district of İzmir, Turkey. It is situated on the Bornova Plain, a region with human settlement history dating back approximately 8,500 years. Historical Heritage and Archaeology The neighborhood is home to the Yeşilova Mound (Yeşilova Höyüğü), the oldest known prehistoric settlement in the Aegean region. Excavations at this site have uncovered four distinct cultural layers.
Must-try foods nearby
- İzmir-Style Kokoreç
A street food legend that reaches its peak in Bornova's Çamdibi and Karacaoğlan areas. - Boyoz
The quintessential İzmir breakfast pastry with Sephardic roots. This unleavened, flaky puff pastry is made with flour, sunflower oil, and tahini, resulting in a buttery. - Kumru
A signature İzmir sandwich served on a unique, chickpea-leavened bread roll. While the cold version features İzmir tulum cheese and tomatoes. - İzmir Bombası
A modern cult classic that has become a viral sensation. This thin, doughy cookie is stuffed with a massive amount of liquid chocolate 'lava' that explodes when bitten. - Wood-Fired Döner
In Bornova, döner is treated as an art form rather than fast food. Top local spots like Dönerci Vedat Usta serve thinly sliced.
When to go: The best time to visit Karacaoğlan, Bornova, is during the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and ideal for outdoor exploration. While summers are hot and arid with temperatures often exceeding 33°C (91°F).
Local tips
- Purchase an İzmirim Card at major transit hubs like Bornova or Stadyum stations to access the integrated bus and metro network serving the neighborhood.
- When dining at local establishments, wait for the eldest person at the table to begin eating as a sign of respect.
- Use the 'Afiyet olsun' greeting before a meal and thank your host with 'Elinize sağlık' afterward to follow local social etiquette.
- Be aware that Karacaoğlan is a rapidly developing residential and industrial area, so stick to well-lit main avenues when walking at night.
What travelers are noticing
- Bornova Heritage Map digital exploration and international recognition
- Nova35 and Nüans Yapı luxury residential developments
- Most Beautiful Balcony and Garden community competitions
Extra place context
- Meşhur Kuyum Pide Salonu
While pide is a staple food, Kuyum Pide is a local legend that has gained national recognition for its exceptional quality.
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Official tourism resource
The official digital tourism portal for İzmir, providing comprehensive guides to the city's historical, cultural, and natural heritage.
Planning questions
Where did Hatay Sandık İçi eat in İzmir, Buca?
This guide maps all 27 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İzmir, Buca.
What are the must-try foods in İzmir, Buca?
Creator picks from the video include Orijinal kumru, Gevrek, Sade boyoz, Tulum peynirli boyoz. 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.