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Ayhan Mortepe in İstanbul, Esenyurt: 5 Spots
This guide turns Bir Günde 5 Adana Kebapçısı! Anadolu Yakası Lezzet Turu from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical travel guide map with 5 saved spots around İstanbul, Ataşehir, and Üsküdar. The mapped places combine food stops and shops and markets instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe embarked on a culinary tour of Istanbul's Anatolian side to find the best Adana kebab made from hand-chopped rib meat. He highlighted Hasan Usta Kebap for its consistency, noting that the staff and quality have remained unchanged for over a decade. He also shared his personal transition from living in a caravan to planning a permanent return to Istanbul to start a wholesale coffee business.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in İstanbul across food stops and shops and markets.
- 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
- Kaburgacı Ziyafettin Beylikdüzü
Restaurant in Atatürk, 1993. Sk., 34522 Esenyurt/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Esenyurt, Türkiye
Price level: High - Hasan Usta Kebap
Restaurant in Hasan Usta Kebap, Koşuyolu, Dr. Eyüp Aksoy Cd. No: 29, 34716 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Kadıköy, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Alper Gültekin Merkez
Kebab Shop in Atatürk, Meriç Cd. 5 5, 34758 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye, Atatürk, Ataşehir, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Birbiçer Kebap Acıbadem
Restaurant in Acıbadem, Acıbadem Cd. No:174 D:1, 34660 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye, Acıbadem, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kalbur Et Kebap
Kebab Shop in Şerifali Mahallesi Turcan Caddesi, Şerifali, Atabek Sk. No:25, 34775 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Ümraniye, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Adana kebab
- Lahmacun
- Ezme salad
- Sumac onion salad
- Seasonal salad
- Pickled beets
- Herbed ayran
- Turnip juice (Şalgam)
Experiences captured
- Toured Adana kebab restaurants on Istanbul's Anatolian side
- Visited Kaburgacı Ziyafettin in Acıbadem
- Visited Hasan Usta Kebap in Koşuyolu
- Inspected the kitchen and meat preparation process
- Interviewed restaurant owners about meat sourcing and recipes
- Discussed future plans to move back to Istanbul
- Shared memories of previous mechanical engineering work for restaurants
- Observed a free meal promotion for students on report card day
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey, is a transcontinental city located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, the city served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires over a period exceeding 1,500 years. The architectural landscape features structures from various historical periods. The Hagia Sophia, originally a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, displays a massive dome and mosaics.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street snack, often called a 'Turkish bagel.' This circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and molasses. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, trending evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). While the traditional version is served in a bun. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but a massive trend in Istanbul for 2026, this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Midye Dolma
Stuffed mussels that are a staple of Istanbul’s late-night food culture. These are mussel shells filled with a fragrant mixture of herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants. - İskender Kebap
A decadent classic consisting of thinly sliced döner lamb laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
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 all public transport as cash is not accepted on buses and trams, and one card can be used for multiple passengers.
- Always carry Turkish Lira in small denominations for tips and street food, as credit card machines rarely allow adding gratuities to the bill.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, a 10% cash tip is customary unless a service charge is already explicitly included on the receipt.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure transparent pricing and avoid common taxi fare disputes.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 UEFA Europa League Final at Beşiktaş Park
- Transformation of historic Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations into major cultural hubs and archaeology parks
- The 18th Istanbul Biennial's public-program and community academy year
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, Esenyurt?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Esenyurt.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Esenyurt?
Creator picks from the video include Adana kebab, Lahmacun, Ezme salad, Sumac onion salad. 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 travel guide 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.