Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Sarıyer, İstanbul: All 3 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns EN SEVDİĞİMİZ BÖREKÇİLER - TOP 5️⃣ - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Sarıyer and Şahinbey. The mapped places include a bakery stop, a restaurant stop, and a hair salon. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler explored the historical food culture of Sarıyer, emphasizing that the best flavors are often tied to childhood memories and local authenticity. They highlighted the unique ingredients of original Sarıyer böreği, such as currants and pine nuts, before concluding with a specialized baklava-dough su böreği at Güllüoğlu. The experience centered on the importance of visiting long-standing establishments where local residents still choose to eat.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Sarıyer.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 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
- Saç İstanbul
Hair Salon in Maslak Mah. Ahi Evran Caddesi No:6 Kapı No: 170, Maslak, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Maslak, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Tarihi Sarıyer Börekçisi
Bakery in Sarıyer Merkez, Yeni Mahalle Cd No:28, 34450 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sarıyer Merkez, Sarıyer, İstanbul, 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
Food notes from the video
- Kıymalı Sarıyer böreği
- Peynirli poğaça
- Çay
- Peynirli börek
- Kremalı börek
- Ayran
- Antep peynirli su böreği
- Baklava
Experiences captured
- Visited historical 1895 Sarıyer pastry shop
- Explored the 'Bermuda Triangle' of local eateries
- Discussed childhood memories of swimming in Sarıyer
- Waited in line for fresh cream-filled pastries
- Visited the original Elmacı Pazarı Güllüoğlu shop
- Learned about traditional Gaziantep baklava dough techniques
- Observed the local culture of bringing food to neighbors
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
- 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 for Istanbul provides a dedicated guide to the Sarıyer district, highlighting its Bosphorus coastline, forests, and historic sites.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in Sarıyer, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Sarıyer, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Sarıyer, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Kıymalı Sarıyer böreği, Peynirli poğaça, Çay, Peynirli börek. 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.