Travel video guide
Where to Eat in İzmir, Konak: Kazan Köfte
This guide turns İZMİR SOKAK LEZZETLERİ!!! @Showyasin from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical restaurant map with 7 saved spots around İzmir, Bornova, and Konak. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a hotel. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi visited Yasin Show in İzmir to try the famous Kazan Köfte, which features a unique bone broth and butter sauce. He was particularly impressed by the crunchy texture of the bread and the rich flavor profile created by the combination of collagen-rich sauce and İzmir tulum cheese. He concluded that the meal was a perfect 'price-performance' experience, noting that the bone broth makes the sandwich feel light despite its richness.
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 7 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
- Deniz Yıldızı Balık Midye Kokoreç
Seafood Restaurant in Konak, 874. Sk. no:1/C, 35220 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Konak, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kumrucu Apo
Fast Food Restaurant in Konak, 895. Sk. No:2, 35240 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, Konak, İzmir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kokorecci Asim Usta
Fast Food Restaurant in Rafet Paşa, Burak Reis Cd. No:226A, 35500 Bornova/İzmir, Türkiye, Rafet Paşa, Bornova, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ali Paşa Dönercisi
Restaurant in Konak, 866. Sk. no:9/A, 35250 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Konak, Türkiye
Price level: High - Kazan Köfte
Restaurant in Donanmacı, Ulvi Başman Sk. No:40, 35580 Karşıyaka/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Karşıyaka, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - SÖĞÜŞ CİTY
Restaurant in Yalı, 6410. Sk. no:18c, 35550 Karşıyaka/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Karşıyaka, Türkiye
Price level: High - Emen's Hotel
Hotel in İsmet Kaptan, 1364. Sk. No:4, 35240 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye, İzmir, Konak, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Kazan köfte
- Kazan ayran
- İzmir tulum peyniri
Experiences captured
- Visited Hisarönü branch in İzmir
- Met with Yasin Show
- Observed the preparation of bone broth sauce
- Watched the bread being toasted in the oven
- Learned about the 12-spice blend
- Experienced the 'snowing' of cheese on the sandwich
- Ate a sandwich with a specific middle-cut technique
Planning notes for Bornova
Kızılay is a neighborhood located within the Bornova district of İzmir, Turkey. The area is situated on the Bornova Plain at the foot of Mount Yamanlar, approximately 8 kilometers northeast of İzmir's traditional city center. Historical Heritage The history of the Kızılay area is linked to the broader timeline of Bornova, where archaeological evidence from the Yeşilova Höyük indicates human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period, approximately 8.
Must-try foods nearby
- İzmir-Style Kokoreç
A legendary street food staple in Bornova, particularly at the famous Kokoreççi Asım Usta. - Bornova Kumrusu
An iconic İzmir sandwich served in a special chickpea-yeast bread. While the classic cold version features tulum cheese and tomatoes. - Boyoz
The quintessential İzmir breakfast pastry. This flaky, unleavened bread, originally from the Sephardic Jewish tradition, is best enjoyed warm in Bornova's local bakeries. - İzmir Köfte
A comforting traditional dish of oval-shaped meatballs baked with potatoes, green peppers, and tomatoes in a light, savory broth. - Döner (Odun Ateşi)
A local obsession, especially at spots like Dönerci Vedat Usta. This is traditional 'yaprak' döner (thinly sliced steak) cooked slowly over a wood fire.
When to go: The best time to visit Kızılay, Bornova, is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for walking. Summers can be intensely hot with temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F).
Local tips
- Use an İzmirim Kart for seamless travel on the metro and ESHOT buses, as cash is not accepted on most public transit.
- Expect a vibrant, student-heavy atmosphere due to the proximity of Ege University, making it a safe and lively area even late at night.
- When dining at local lokantas, it is common to view the daily dishes at the counter and point to what you want rather than ordering from a printed menu.
- Say 'Elinize sağlık' to the cook or server after a meal to show appreciation for their work, a gesture highly valued in Turkish hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Romeo and Juliet at Bornova Aşık Veysel Open Air Theater (June 2026)
- Rise of independent art spaces like Bayetav Sanat in the Bornova district
- Expansion of the Izmir Culture and Arts Factory (İCAF) as a regional creative hub
Extra place context
- Kokoreççi Asım Usta
Known for: İzmir-Style Kokoreç. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and İzmir-Style Kokoreç
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from İZMİR SOKAK LEZZETLERİ!!! @Showyasin, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
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.