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Yedik İçtik Eğlendik in İstanbul: 6 Spots
This guide turns İSTANBUL’UN EN İYİ LAHMACUNLARI! 🤩 from Yedik İçtik Eğlendik into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Şişli, Bakırköy, and Fatih. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, an area marker, and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Yedik İçtik Eğlendik toured Istanbul's top-rated lahmacun spots, specifically praising the whole wheat dough at Kilis Tava and the crunchiness at Çinli. While Mahir Lokantası didn't fully meet their high expectations for lahmacun due to excessive isot, they were thoroughly impressed by its excellent içli köfte. The creator focused on comparing taste, texture, and value across locations recommended by critics like Vedat Milor.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şişli.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 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
- Öz Kilis Kebap and Lahmacun Restaurant
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Akşemsettin, Bedrettin Simavi Sk. 5/A, 34080 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Akşemsettin, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tatbak
Dessert Restaurant in Teşvikiye, Akkavak Sk. 38/B, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Teşvikiye, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mustafalar Lahmacun ve Pide
Bakery in Kartaltepe, İncirli Cd. No:38 D:C, 34145 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kartaltepe, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
Restaurant in Osmanağa, Serasker Cd. No:78, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mahir Lokantası
Restaurant in Cumhuriyet, Tavukçu Feth Sokağı 28/B, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cumhuriyet, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Çine
Area marker in Çine, Aydın, Türkiye, Çine, Aydın, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- lahmacun
- kilis tava
- sarımsaklı lahmacun
- içli köfte
Experiences captured
- visited Kilis Tava in Bostancı
- dined at Tatbak
- tried Çinli lahmacun
- visited Mustafalar Pide Lahmacun in Bakırköy
- ate at Borsam Lahmacun
- visited Mahir Lokantası
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a historical link between Europe and Asia. Established in approximately 657 BCE as Byzantium, it later functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s architectural landscape includes the 6th-century Hagia Sophia, characterized by its Byzantine dome and mosaics, and the 17th-century Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known for its Iznik tilework and six minarets. Other structures include the Basilica Cistern.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but trending heavily in Istanbul's 2026 food scene, this horizontally stacked lamb kebab is marinated in onion, salt, and black pepper. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, street-food evolution of the classic Balık Ekmek. Grilled mackerel or sea bass is seasoned with a secret blend of spices, topped with onions, tomatoes, and greens. - Simit
The quintessential Istanbul snack, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and dipped in grape molasses before baking. - Kokoreç
A bold, iconic street food consisting of spiced lamb intestines wrapped around seasoned offal, grilled on a horizontal spit. - Mantı
Often called 'Turkish ravioli,' these tiny hand-folded dough dumplings are usually stuffed with spiced ground meat.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted areas of a mosque to show respect for the space.
- Accept offers of Turkish tea (çay) from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, even if you only stay for a few minutes.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a reputable ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
What travelers are noticing
- Digital Experience Center (Müze Gazhane) immersive art exhibitions
- Istanbul Night Marathon Relay and Bosphorus evening running festivals
- Sustainable tourism and AI-driven wellness travel experiences
Extra place context
- Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
A legendary stone-oven (taş fırın) venue that has been a staple of the Asian side since 1968. This no-frills, high-turnover spot specializes in lahmacun and a variety of pides, all characterized by a distinct smoky flavor from the wood fire.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, providing travel guides and visitor information for districts including Şişli.
Planning questions
Where did Yedik İçtik Eğlendik eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 6 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 lahmacun, kilis tava, sarımsaklı lahmacun, içli köfte. 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.