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Where to Eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep: Baklava
This guide turns Street Food in GAZIANTEP, Turkey 🇹🇷 - HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA + BEST LAMB KEBABS IN TURKEY from Abroad and Hungry into a practical food map with 4 saved spots around Şahinbey and Şehitkamil. The mapped places include a cafe stop, a restaurant stop, and a kebab shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry fulfilled a long-held dream by witnessing the intricate 40-layer preparation of authentic Gaziantep baklava at the world's oldest shop. The creator was particularly stunned by the tenderness of the küşleme lamb and the unique, caffeine-free flavor of Menengiç coffee. Ultimately, the trip confirmed why viewers repeatedly recommended Gaziantep as a top-tier culinary destination.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Şahinbey.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- Kebapçı Halil Usta
Kebab Shop in Karşıyaka Mah Tekel Cad, Hacıbaba, Ocukoğlu Sk. No:6, 27500 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Hacıbaba, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Historical Elmacıbazaar Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop
Dessert Restaurant in Alaybey, Elmacı Çk. No:4, 27220 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Alaybey, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Muhsinzade Türk Şiş Kebap
Restaurant in Boyacı, Külekçi Çarşısı Sk., 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Boyacı, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Tahmis Kahvesi
Cafe in Eski, Suyabatmaz, Buğday Pazarı Sk. No:8, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Suyabatmaz, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Baklava
- Kadayıf
- Midye baklava
- Şöbiyet
- Menengiç coffee
- Liver kavurma
- Küşleme (lamb)
- Simit kebab
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Watched baklava preparation at Güllüoğlu
- Observed dough stretching and layering process
- Visited the oldest baklava shop in the world
- Drank pistachio coffee in a 400-year-old cafe
- Explored the local bazaar
- Met local masters Cevdet and Murat Güllü
- Tasted premium lamb cuts at a famous restaurant
Planning notes for Şahinbey
Alaybey, situated within the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, is a neighborhood characterized by its 16th-century Ottoman foundations and traditional stone architecture. Historically, the area developed as a commercial and residential hub near the city’s central bazaar, with its layout defined by narrow, winding alleys and high-walled structures. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural centerpiece of the neighborhood is the Alaybey Mosque.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gaziantep Baklavası
The crown jewel of the city, this world-renowned pastry consists of paper-thin layers of phyllo dough, clarified butter. - Nohut Dürümü
A quintessential Gaziantep street food that is naturally pescatarian and vegan. It features chickpeas simmered in a spiced bone-free broth until tender. - Katmer
A legendary breakfast pastry made by stretching dough until it is translucent, then folding it around clotted cream (kaymak), sugar, and crushed pistachios. - Zeytinyağlı Kuru Patlıcan Dolması
While many versions contain meat, the olive oil (zeytinyağlı) version is a local masterpiece. - Kiremitte Alabalık
A traditional pescatarian favorite often found in the scenic restaurants of Şahinbey.
When to go: The best time to visit Alaybey is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for exploring the historic streets. Summer months can be intensely hot with temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F).
Local tips
- Use the Gaziantep Kart for affordable and efficient travel on local buses and trams connecting Alaybey to the rest of the city.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees to respect the more conservative social norms of this historic neighborhood.
- Wait for the eldest person at the table to begin eating as a sign of respect during traditional Gaziantep meals.
- Accept tea when offered by local shopkeepers in the nearby bazaars, as refusing can be seen as a slight to their hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Anadolu’s City Economies Summit (Gaziantep-Aleppo) focusing on regional trade revival
- Middle East Food and Food Technologies Fair (MFF 2026) at the Middle East Expo Center
- Urban renewal and infrastructure expansion, including the Boğaziçi Boulevard Phase 2 developments
Extra place context
- Tahmis Kahvesi
Established in 1635, this is one of the oldest coffee houses in the world. It is a local landmark for Menengiç coffee (wild pistachio coffee) and offers a historic atmosphere with live traditional music.
food and Menengiç Kahvesi - Kebapçı Halil Usta
While primarily a kebab house, Halil Usta is included for its legendary 'Gavurdağı Salatası'—a walnut and pomegranate molasses salad that locals claim is the best in the city.
food - Elmacı Pazarı Güllüoğlu
Known for: Gaziantep Baklavası. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Gaziantep Baklavası
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of the Şahinbey Municipality, providing information on historical sites, museums, and cultural attractions in the district.
Planning questions
Where did Abroad and Hungry eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
What are the must-try foods in Şahinbey, Gaziantep?
Creator picks from the video include Baklava, Kadayıf, Midye baklava, Şöbiyet. 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 food 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.