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Where to Eat in Çayeli, Rize: Kuru Fasulye From lezzetduragi
This guide turns Hüsrev Lokantası - Kuru Fasülye from lezzetduragi into a practical restaurant map with 1 saved spot around Çayeli. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
lezzetduragi visited the legendary Hüsrev restaurant in Çayeli to taste their famous 50-year-old kuru fasulye recipe. The creator was highly impressed by the quality of the Erzurum İspir beans and the unique cooking process that involves a secret sauce and oven-tempering. He concluded that the dish is the 'king of beans,' noting that the flavors of the meat, sauce, and beans are perfectly balanced on the palate.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Çayeli.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 1 mapped spot 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
- Hüsrev Lokantası
Restaurant in Büyüktaşhane, Amiral Hasan Sarıoğlu Cd. No:51/A, 53200 Çayeli/Rize, Türkiye, Büyüktaşhane, Çayeli, Rize, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- kuru fasulye
- şeker fasulyesi
Experiences captured
- visited Hüsrev restaurant in Çayeli
- interviewed Selahattin Usta about the restaurant's history
- learned about the 50-year-old bean recipe
- discussed the sourcing of Erzurum İspir beans
- observed the restaurant's wall of famous visitors
- tasted the signature oven-baked beans
- discussed the impact of the new Black Sea road
Planning notes for Rize
Rize is a coastal province in northeastern Turkey, situated between the Black Sea and the Kaçkar Mountains. Historically, the area was settled by Milesian Greeks and later became part of the Kingdom of Pontus, the Roman Empire, and the Byzantine Empire. In 1461, it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire. The architectural heritage of the region is characterized by stone and timber construction. Traditional houses, such as those in the Fındıklı and Çamlıhemşin districts.
Must-try foods nearby
- Muhlama (Kuymak)
The quintessential Rize breakfast dish, this is a rich, stretchy fondue-like mixture made from local cornmeal, high-quality butter, and 'kolot' cheese. - Çayeli Kuru Fasulyesi
Named after the Çayeli district, this is arguably Turkey's most famous white bean stew. - Rize Kavurması
A celebrated meat dish consisting of beef slow-cooked in its own fat and juices. The result is incredibly tender. - Laz Böreği
Despite its name (börek usually implies savory), this is a unique dessert. It features layers of thin, buttery phyllo dough filled with a thick. - Hamsili Pilav
A visually stunning dish where a mound of aromatic rice (seasoned with herbs, onions, and currants) is completely encased in a 'shell' of fresh Black Sea anchovies.
When to go: The best time to visit Rize is from June to August, when the weather is warmest and relatively drier.
Local tips
- Always accept the first offer of tea (çay) as it is a fundamental sign of local hospitality and rejecting it can be seen as dismissive.
- Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees to respect the conservative local culture, especially when visiting rural villages or highland pastures.
- Use your right hand for eating, passing food, or shaking hands, as the left hand is traditionally considered less clean.
- Carry sufficient cash in Turkish Lira, as many small shops and local transport options in the mountainous regions do not accept credit cards.
What travelers are noticing
- Ayder Plateau Eco-Transformation: The completion of a major renovation project featuring a new thermal hotel, underground parking for 1,500 vehicles, and a ban on cars to preserve the natural landscape.
- GastroRize 2026: A city-wide push into gastronomy tourism, highlighting local Black Sea delicacies like Mıhlama and Karalahana Sarması following the nationwide expansion of the Michelin Guide.
- Rize-Artvin Airport Expansion: Increased international connectivity and the rise of 'meaning-making' tourism, with travelers seeking authentic tea plantation stays and high-altitude plateau experiences.
Extra place context
- Hüsrev Lokantası
Located in Çayeli, Hüsrev is a national institution dating back to 1928. While world-famous for their butter-rich dried beans (kuru fasulye), their Rize Kavurması is considered an equal specialty.
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Official tourism resource
The official provincial tourism directorate for Rize, providing travel guides, cultural heritage information, and visitor resources for the Çayeli district.
Planning questions
Where did lezzetduragi eat in Çayeli, Rize?
This guide maps all 1 spot featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Çayeli, Rize.
What are the must-try foods in Çayeli, Rize?
Creator picks from the video include kuru fasulye, şeker fasulyesi. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
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