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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Zula Basic Burger
This guide turns EN PAHALI BURGERLERİ TEST ETTİM‼️ NUSRET ZULA AKALİ from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Beşiktaş, Fatih, and Şişli. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a steak house. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe toured three highly recommended burger spots in Istanbul's European side, specifically comparing Zula, Akali, and Nusret. He was particularly impressed by the juiciness of the meat at Nusret and the unique truffle sauce at Zula, though he noted that Nusret's pricing is higher than the others. Ultimately, he provided a detailed breakdown of the meat-to-bread ratios and price-performance balance for each famous establishment.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fast food restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beşiktaş.
- 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
- Zula istanbul
Fast Food Restaurant in İnönü, Harbiye Çayırı Sk. 101a, 34373 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, İnönü, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Akali Maçka
Hamburger Restaurant in Vişnezade, Dibekçi Sk. No:11, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Nusr-Et Steakhouse Kapalıçarşı
Steak House in Beyazıt Mahallesi Çarşıkapı Nur-u Osmaniye Caddesi Sandal Bedesteni Çarşısı, Molla Fenari, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Molla Fenari, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Zula basic burger
- Zula fries
- Akali 80g burger
- Akali fries with garlic and blue cheese sauce
- Nusret Burger
- Lokum Burger
Experiences captured
- Visited three popular burger shops in European Istanbul
- Ate burgers in a car due to rain
- Compared burger patty weights and prices
- Customized a burger with extra sauces at Akali
- Visited Nusret Burger in Istinye Park
- Observed the famous salt sprinkling technique
- Analyzed burger bun quality and meat juiciness
Planning notes for Beşiktaş
Kültür is a residential and commercial neighborhood within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, situated on the European side of the Bosphorus. As of 2026, the area remains a central part of the district's urban fabric.
Must-try foods nearby
- Iskender Kebab
Thinly sliced grilled lamb basted with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with melted sheep's butter and yogurt. - Hünkar Beğendi
A classic Ottoman 'Sultan's Delight' consisting of tender lamb stew served over a smokey, creamy eggplant purée enriched with melted kashar cheese. - Pişi
Deep-fried dough balls that are a cornerstone of the famous Beşiktaş breakfast culture. - San Sebastian Cheesecake
Though Spanish in origin, this burnt-top, crustless cheesecake became a massive trend in Beşiktaş and remains a top-searched item in 2026. - Cağ Kebabı
A horizontally stacked lamb kebab from Erzurum, marinated with onions and basil, then grilled over a wood fire. It's served in small skewers (cağ) onto lavaş bread.
When to go: The best time to visit Kültür, Beşiktaş, is during the shoulder seasons of April to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Use the Istanbulkart for all public transport, as it is the only way to pay for the buses and ferries that connect this hilly neighborhood to the rest of the city.
- Expect to find many upscale residential streets and university students, making it a safe and liberal area where smart-casual attire is the standard for dining.
- Accept the complimentary glass of Turkish tea often offered after a meal in local restaurants as a sign of hospitality and social connection.
- Avoid blowing your nose at the table while dining, as this is considered highly impolite in Turkish social etiquette.
What travelers are noticing
- Babacan Beşiktaş Project: A major luxury residential and social complex in the heart of the district, nearing its final phase of completion for late 2026.
- 2nd Istanbul Youth Music Festival: A city-wide event in May 2026 featuring 20 free concerts and 'Young Stage' performances across central Beşiktaş venues.
- Next Level İstanbul: A high-end 'nature-integrated' urban development in the Nispetiye/Kültür corridor trending for its expansive terrace gardens and sustainable architecture.
Official tourism resource
The official visitor portal of the Beşiktaş Municipality, providing information on historical sites, museums, and local services for tourists in Istanbul.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Zula basic burger, Zula fries, Akali 80g burger, Akali fries with garlic and blue cheese sauce. 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.