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Where to Eat in Bodrum, Muğla: Som Tam Salad From Şef Bülent
This guide turns Uzak Doğu mu Türk mutfağı mı tercihini yap 👈🏻👌🏻👨🍳🔥abone olmayı unutmayın #yemek #food tamam from Şef Bülent into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Altındağ and Bodrum. The mapped places include an area marker and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Şef Bülent visited a Far Eastern restaurant in Bodrum to experience a unique presentation of crispy eggplant with beef. He was particularly impressed by the eggplant's texture, noting that it remained crispy on the outside while turning into a cream on the inside. He concluded that it was a unique flavor experience he had never encountered before.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Altındağ.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 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
- Bodrum
Area marker in Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye - Kooi Uzak Doğu Restoran
Restaurant in Hacettepe, Sarıkadı Sk. No:8, 06230 Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye, Hacettepe, Altındağ, Ankara, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Crispy eggplant with beef
- Chili garlic sauce
- Som Tam salad
- Thai salad with fish oil and papaya
Experiences captured
- Visited a Far Eastern restaurant in Bodrum
- Watched a professional chef's cooking demonstration
- Performed a crunchiness test on the eggplant
- Tasted a unique Asian-fusion beef dish
Planning notes for Bodrum
Bitez is a coastal settlement on the Bodrum Peninsula in southwestern Turkey, situated approximately seven kilometers from the center of Bodrum. Historically part of ancient Halicarnassus, the area contains archaeological remains including 5th and 6th-century chapel mosaics and stone water cisterns. The district is geographically divided into the Inner Village (Köy İçi), which serves as a residential center, and the Bitez Coast.
Must-try foods nearby
- Bitez Dondurması
The most iconic treat in Bitez, this world-famous ice cream is made with organic fruits and local goat's milk. - Çökertme Kebabı
Bodrum's signature main course, often called 'Bodrum Kebabı.' It features matchstick-thin crispy fried potatoes topped with tender strips of marinated beef or lamb. - Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
A delicate Aegean classic consisting of bright yellow zucchini blossoms stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, onions, mint, and local herbs. - Bodrum Sebzeli Döner
A unique regional twist on the classic vertical rotisserie meat. What sets the Bitez/Bodrum version apart is the addition of colorful local vegetables—such as potatoes, peas. - Çıtır Mantı
While traditional Turkish mantı is boiled, the 'Çıtır' (crunchy) version is a Bitez specialty where tiny meat-filled dumplings are deep-fried until golden.
When to go: The best time to visit Bitez is from late May to June or during September, when the Aegean Sea is warm and the weather is pleasantly hot without the extreme humidity of mid-summer. July and August mark the peak tourist season with high temperatures and.
Local tips
- Use the local dolmuş minibuses for an affordable and frequent way to travel between Bitez and central Bodrum.
- Accepting a glass of tea when offered by shopkeepers is a sign of respect and a key part of local social connection.
- Always carry cash in Turkish Lira for small purchases at local markets and for paying dolmuş fares.
- Dress in smart-casual attire for dinner, as beachwear is generally considered inappropriate for evening dining in local restaurants.
What travelers are noticing
- Kurul Bitez: Featured in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide for its modern reinterpretation of Gaziantep-style kebabs by Chef Kemal Karataş.
- Bitez Zefirya Culture and Arts Centre: A new focal point for the neighborhood hosting 'Open-Air Culture Talks' and sunset history-meets-art events.
- Municipal Coastal Regulation: A new 2026 initiative by Bodrum Municipality to transform the Bitez coastline into an orderly, accessible public space with regulated beach layouts.
Official tourism resource
The official digital tourism guide for Altındağ, Ankara, featuring historical routes, museums, and cultural landmarks provided by Altındağ Municipality.
Planning questions
Where did Şef Bülent eat in Bodrum, Muğla?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Bodrum, Muğla.
What are the must-try foods in Bodrum, Muğla?
Creator picks from the video include Crispy eggplant with beef, Chili garlic sauce, Som Tam salad, Thai salad with fish oil and papaya. 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 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.