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Where to Eat in İstanbul: 150g Portion of Doner Kebab From Orçun Oran | Varedelo
This guide turns LEZZETİN PEŞİNDE (KONUK: METİN PIHLIS) ANADOLU YAKASI GECE DÖNERCİLERİ @pihlistv from Orçun Oran into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Beykoz, Kadıköy, and Kartal. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Orçun Oran was particularly impressed by the unique addition of mashed potatoes served with the doner, noting its rich meat-broth flavor. He and his guest Metin highly rated the meat's 70/30 beef-to-lamb ratio and the quality of the well-baked lavaş. Despite the looming price hikes and sudden rain, Orçun gave the first stop on his night tour a strong 8.5 out of 10.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beykoz.
- 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
- Ümraniye Gece Dönercisi
Turkish Restaurant in Atatürk, Sütçü İmam Cd. No:133A, 34764 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, Atatürk, Ümraniye, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - İstanbul Gece Dönercisi
Turkish Restaurant in Esentepe, E5 Güney Yanyol caddesi No 19/1A, 34880 Kartal/İstanbul, Türkiye, Esentepe, Kartal, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kavacık Gece Dönercisi Mahir Usta
Restaurant in Rüzgarlıbahçe, Rüzgarlıbahçe Mahallesi Ferit İnal Caddesi, Rüzgarlıbahçe, Ahu Sk. No:2/A, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye, Rüzgarlıbahçe, Beykoz, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - HaBu Döner
Restaurant in Sahrayı Cedit, Halk Sk. No: 41/1, 34734 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sahrayı Cedit, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- 150g portion of doner kebab
- Mashed potatoes (püre)
- Pickled cabbage
- Tomato
- Lavaş bread (cooked in a well)
- Özerhisar Ayran
Experiences captured
- Started a night doner tour in Istanbul
- Interviewed conservatory friend Metin
- Tasted doner with 70% beef and 30% lamb
- Discussed rising food prices during New Year
- Evaluated the quality of different Ayran brands
- Filmed during a sudden rainstorm
- Planned visits to Kartal, Çengelköy, and Kavacık
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey, is a transcontinental city located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, the city served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires over a period exceeding 1,500 years. The architectural landscape features structures from various historical periods. The Hagia Sophia, originally a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, displays a massive dome and mosaics.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street snack, often called a 'Turkish bagel.' This circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and molasses. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, trending evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). While the traditional version is served in a bun. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but a massive trend in Istanbul for 2026, this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Midye Dolma
Stuffed mussels that are a staple of Istanbul’s late-night food culture. These are mussel shells filled with a fragrant mixture of herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants. - İskender Kebap
A decadent classic consisting of thinly sliced döner lamb laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for all public transport as cash is not accepted on buses and trams, and one card can be used for multiple passengers.
- Always carry Turkish Lira in small denominations for tips and street food, as credit card machines rarely allow adding gratuities to the bill.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, a 10% cash tip is customary unless a service charge is already explicitly included on the receipt.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure transparent pricing and avoid common taxi fare disputes.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 UEFA Europa League Final at Beşiktaş Park
- Transformation of historic Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations into major cultural hubs and archaeology parks
- The 18th Istanbul Biennial's public-program and community academy year
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from LEZZETİN PEŞİNDE (KONUK: METİN PIHLIS) ANADOLU YAKASI GECE DÖNERCİLERİ @pihlistv, 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.