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Ayhan Mortepe in İstanbul, Beyoğlu: 4 Spots
This guide turns 314 LİRAYA İSTİKLALİ YEDİK! | İSTİKLAL SOKAK LEZZETLERİ from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical walking tour map with 4 saved spots around İstanbul and Taksim Square. The mapped places include a neighborhood, a restaurant stop, and a school. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe explored the diverse street food culture of Istiklal Avenue, focusing on finding quality flavors despite rising prices in Istanbul. He particularly enjoyed the unique combination of salmon and tarama at a local fish market and highlighted the historical significance of a söğüş stall dating back to the 1890s. His journey emphasized that authentic, delicious experiences can still be found in the city's most famous district by visiting long-standing local vendors.
What this map is good for
- Planning a neighborhood stop or short itinerary in İstanbul.
- 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
- Mersin Tantuni
Restaurant in Atakent, Alemdağ Cd 288 A, 34760 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Ümraniye, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Galatasaray Lisesi
School in Kuloğlu, İstiklal Cd. No:159, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Taksim Square
Neighborhood in Taksim Square, Kocatepe, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Taksim Square, İstanbul, Türkiye - İstiklal Caddesi
Neighborhood in Asmalı Mescit, İstiklal Cd., Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Islak hamburger (Wet burger)
- Mersin tantuni
- Salmon fumé sandwich with tarama
- Söğüş
- Niğde gazozu
Experiences captured
- Walked the length of Istiklal Avenue
- Visited Taksim Square and the new mosque
- Interviewed a tantuni shop owner about prices
- Visited a historic fish market stall
- Explored backstreets for local street food
- Discussed the history of a 19th-century food stall
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, located on both the European and Asian continents, is a city with a documented history spanning over 2,500 years. Originally established as Byzantium in approximately 660 BCE, it later served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires under the name Constantinople before being renamed Istanbul. The city's historical heritage is preserved within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of its historic peninsula, which contains structures such as the 5th-century Walls of Constantinople.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
A trending favorite in 2026, this Erzurum-origin horizontal spit kebab features marinated lamb cooked over a wood fire. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic fish sandwich, this 'fish wrap' has become the ultimate 2026 street food. - Iskender Kebab
An iconic masterpiece consisting of thinly sliced döner meat laid over pieces of warm pide bread. - Serpme Kahvaltı
The quintessential Turkish breakfast spread. In 2026, 'Van-style' breakfast houses remain the trend, featuring dozens of small plates including kaymak (clotted cream) with honey. - Mantı
Tiny, handmade Turkish dumplings typically filled with spiced ground meat. They are topped with a garlic-yogurt sauce and a drizzle of melted butter infused with Aleppo 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 for seamless access to all public transport, including ferries and trams, as most systems no longer accept cash.
- Always carry some cash in Turkish Lira for small purchases and tipping, as many restaurants do not allow adding gratuities to credit card payments.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 5-10% of the total bill if a service charge is not already included.
- Use ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to secure official yellow taxis and ensure the meter is used to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci Cultural Hubs: The historic train stations are completing their transformation into major cultural centers with museums and performance spaces.
- Digital Art & Electronic Music Festival: A new city-wide debut combining AI-driven visuals and live electronic performances in historic venues.
- Istanbul Modern 21st Anniversary: The museum is hosting major 2026 retrospectives including 'Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors' and 'Panorama: Dreams and Places.'
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, Beyoğlu?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Beyoğlu.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Beyoğlu?
Creator picks from the video include Islak hamburger (Wet burger), Mersin tantuni, Salmon fumé sandwich with tarama, Söğüş. 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 walking tour 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.