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Where to Eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul: All 9 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns KARAKÖY'DE BİR GÜNDE NE YENİR!!! from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical restaurant map with 9 saved spots around Beyoğlu and İstanbul. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a dessert shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi explored the culinary scene of Karaköy, starting with a personalized deli breakfast where he particularly praised the creamy texture of the beef tongue. He later visited the historic NATO Lokantası, where he was highly impressed by the melt-in-your-mouth quality of the oven-baked uykuluk. Despite the heavy crowds and long lines, he found the authentic artisan flavors well worth the wait.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beyoğlu.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 9 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
- BURAK Kuru Fasulye
Turkish Restaurant in Güllü Bağlar, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cd No:61/D, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Pendik, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Karaköy Güllüoğlu - Nadir Güllü
Dessert Shop in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş Cd. No:67, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Oses Gourmet
Restaurant in Müeyyetzade, Necatibey Cd. No:61, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Müeyyetzade, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - EDİRNE CİĞERCİSİ KARAKÖY
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Karanlık Fırın Sk. NO:3A, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Kılavuz Döner
Turkish Restaurant in Kemankeş mah Necati Bey Cad. & Gümrûk Sk. D:Adahan, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, No:9, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Nato Lokantası
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi Necatibey Caddesi, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Karanlık Fırın Sk. No:4 Karaköy, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Namlı Gurme
Brunch Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Mumhane Cd. No:6, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Karaköy Çorba Evi
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Mumhane Cd. No:35, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Baltazar Karaköy
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sk. No 12/A, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Food notes from the video
- Menemen
- Sürk cheese
- Kars Gruyere
- Honey and clotted cream
- Beef tongue
- Pastrami
- Beef doner kebab
- Uykuluk (sweetbreads)
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Namlı Gurme in Karaköy
- Created a custom deli breakfast
- Met with shop owners and chefs
- Explored Hatay and regional cheese varieties
- Visited the historic NATO Lokantası
- Waited in a long queue for lunch
- Dined in a crowded artisan restaurant
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, 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), when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
Extra place context
- Karaköy Güllüoğlu - Murat Güllü
Often called the best baklava shop in the world, this is the flagship location in Karaköy. While there are many 'Güllüoğlu' shops, this specific venue is the original.
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Official tourism resource
The official travel guide for Beyoğlu, a vibrant cultural district in Istanbul, provided by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Planning questions
Where did Hatay Sandık İçi eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 9 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Menemen, Sürk cheese, Kars Gruyere, Honey and clotted cream. 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.