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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Kapalı Kıymalı Pide From Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Varedelo
This guide turns EN SEVDİĞİMİZ PİDECİLER - TOP 5️⃣ - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Bağcılar, Beyoğlu, and Büyükçekmece. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a meal delivery. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler was particularly impressed by the paper-thin dough and the high-quality ingredients like the artisanal roasting meat and specialized Black Sea cheeses. They highlighted the mastery of the 42-year-old establishment in Kulaksız, noting that the traditional wood-fired stone oven and sourdough process make the pitas exceptionally light and flavorful.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Bağcılar.
- 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
- Trabzon Fırını
Restaurant in Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Meriç Sokak, Beykent Sanayi Sitesi, Cumhuriyet, 34520 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cumhuriyet, Büyükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Haçapuri
Restaurant in Hasanpaşa, Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Cd No:11, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hasanpaşa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Örnek Pide Börek Salonu
Meal Delivery in Kemalpaşa, Namık Kemal Cd. No:122, 34204 Bağcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemalpaşa, Bağcılar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Galip Usta'nin Yeri
Restaurant in Fevzi Çakmak, 34899 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye, Fevzi Çakmak, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye - Gorele Sakir Usta Pide
Middle Eastern Restaurant in No:53/A, Kulaksız, Kulaksız Cd., 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kulaksız, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Kapalı kıymalı pide
- Peynirli ve kavurmalı pide
- Kesikli pide
- Tahinli pide
- Görele yağlısı
- Kuşbaşılı kavurmalı pide
Experiences captured
- Visited a historic Alucra bakery in Kadıköy
- Observed traditional wood-fired stone oven techniques
- Interviewed a veteran pita master with 47 years experience
- Learned about the three-flour sourdough dough process
- Watched the preparation of 'kesikli' village cheese filling
- Explored the Kulaksız neighborhood's Black Sea culinary roots
- Tasted pita made with 'imansız' and 'kolot' cheeses
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, separating Europe and Asia. Its documented history begins with the Greek colony of Byzantium, established around 667 BCE. In 330 CE, it became the capital of the Roman Empire under Constantine the Great and was renamed Constantinople. It later served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire until 1453, when it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II. The city remained the Ottoman capital until 1923.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Widely considered the 'king' of kebabs by locals, this Erzurum-origin dish consists of lamb marinated with onions, salt, and black pepper. - Balık Dürüm
While the classic 'Balık Ekmek' (fish sandwich) is iconic, the trending 2026 favorite is the Balık Dürüm found in Karaköy. - Mantı
Often called Turkish ravioli, these are tiny, handmade dough squares filled with spiced ground meat. - Hünkar Beğendi
A classic of Ottoman palace cuisine, the 'Sultan's Delight' features tender cubes of slow-cooked lamb served over a smoky. - Midye Dolma
A quintessential Istanbul street snack, these are mussels stuffed with aromatic rice, pine nuts, and currants, seasoned with cinnamon and black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, buses, and trams.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of approximately ten percent, as adding gratuity to credit card payments is often not possible.
- Always check that the taxi meter is running or use a ride-hailing app like BiTaksi to ensure fair pricing and route transparency.
- Remove your shoes before entering a private home and accept offered tea or coffee as a sign of respect for local hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Tersane Istanbul: The ongoing transformation of the historic Ottoman shipyards into a massive waterfront lifestyle hub with luxury residences, museums, and retail spaces along the Golden Horn.
- CEV EuroVolley Women 2026: Istanbul will host the final stage of the European Volleyball Championship at the Sinan Erdem Dome, a major international sports highlight for the summer.
- Digital Art and Electronic Music Festival: A new city-wide debut launching in August 2026 that integrates AI, live software performances, and interactive visual installations.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from EN SEVDİĞİMİZ PİDECİLER - TOP 5️⃣ - Ayaküstü Lezzetler, 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.