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Where to Eat in Türkiye: Kuzu Kokoreç From Ayhan Mortepe
This guide turns ÜLKENİN EN İYİ KOKOREÇÇİLERİ! 😉 from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 12 saved spots around Antalya, İstanbul, and Akhisar. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a kebab shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe provides a comprehensive guide to the best kokoreç spots across Turkey, highlighting Aslanboğa Kokoreç in Balıkesir as the 'fine dining' of the craft. He emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and regional variety, ranging from traditional İzmir styles to innovative bone marrow infusions in Bursa. His most unique recommendation is Ozi 1968 in Istanbul, which requires a reservation and operates outside typical late-night street food hours.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Antalya.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 12 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
- BİZİMOĞLAN KUYU KOKOREÇ
Restaurant in Merkez Aydın TR, Umurlu, Adnan Menderes Blv. Yanyolu No:79/A, 09630 Efeler/Aydın, Türkiye, Aydın, Efeler, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Gala Kokoreç İkitelli Atatürk Mahallesi
Barbecue Restaurant in Atatürk, 1. İkitelli Cad., 34307 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Küçükçekmece, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Koçak fırın KOKOREÇ
Restaurant in İvedikköy, Anadolu Blv No:193 D:4, 06000 Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye, Ankara, Yenimahalle, Türkiye
Price level: High - feast Kokorec
Place marker in Paşa, 9.sokak no 26/A, 45200 Akhisar/Manisa, Türkiye, Paşa, Akhisar, Manisa, Türkiye - Kokorecci Asim Usta
Fast Food Restaurant in Rafet Paşa, Burak Reis Cd. No:226A, 35500 Bornova/İzmir, Türkiye, Rafet Paşa, Bornova, İzmir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mangalci_dayım
Restaurant in Kültür, kafeler CAD, 07090 Kepez/Antalya, Türkiye, Antalya, Kepez, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Park Kokoreç
Park in Hamidiye, Park Cd., 16400 İnegöl/Bursa, Türkiye, Bursa, İnegöl, Türkiye - RedFord Kokorec Midye
Barbecue Restaurant in Mehmetçik, Termesos Blv. 18A2/A, 07300 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye, Antalya, Muratpaşa, Türkiye
Price level: High - Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç
Fast Food Restaurant in Paşa Alanı, Çengel Cd. No:87, 10100 Balıkesir Merkez/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Paşa Alanı, Balıkesir Merkez, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Nuri Usta
Restaurant in Narmanlı, Taşmağazalar Cd., 25030 Yakutiye/Erzurum, Türkiye, Erzurum, Yakutiye, Türkiye - ALKANLAR Kasap Kebap
Kebab Shop in Gazi, 4. Sk. No:3, 20480 Babadağ/Denizli, Türkiye, Denizli, Babadağ, Türkiye - Ozzie's 1968'Den Beri Kokoreç
Restaurant in Bülbül, Serdar Ömerpaşa Cd. No:44/A, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- Kuzu kokoreç
- Atom kokoreç
- Asado kokoreç
- Oğlak kokoreç
- Dana ilikli kokoreç
- Soslu kokoreç
- İzmir usulü kokoreç
- Kuyu kokoreç
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited kokoreç shops across multiple Turkish cities
- Ordered frozen kokoreç for home cooking
- Cooked kokoreç in a cast iron pan
- Made a reservation for a boutique kokoreç restaurant
- Explored street food culture in İzmir
- Compared lamb and beef kokoreç varieties
- Discussed pricing policies with a local butcher
- Traveled to Umurlu for regional kuyu kokoreç
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus strait. Historically, it served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. As of 2026, the city maintains a status as a UNESCO World Heritage site, specifically within its historical peninsula. The architecture of Istanbul includes the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century structure originally built as a Byzantine cathedral.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
A trending favorite in 2026, this Erzurum-style kebab features horizontally stacked lamb marinated with onions, salt, and black pepper. - San Sebastian Cheesecake
The viral 'burnt' Basque cheesecake remains a dominant dessert trend in Istanbul. Local spots near Galata Tower have made it iconic by serving it with a unique Turkish twist: a. - Balık Dürüm
The modern evolution of the classic fish sandwich. Unlike the traditional bread version, the trending 'dürüm' uses grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş. - Dubai Chocolate (Pistachio Kataifi Bar)
The breakout global food trend of 2025-2026 has a massive presence in Istanbul. This thick chocolate bar is stuffed with a crunchy mixture of toasted kataifi (shredded pastry). - Midye Dolma
An essential Istanbul street food consisting of mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), which offer mild temperatures and the vibrant Tulip Festival in April. Summer is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at the airport or major stations to access all public transport, as cash is not accepted on buses and one card can be shared by up to five people.
- When dining out, leave a 5-10% tip in cash directly on the table or in the bill folder, as most establishments do not allow adding gratuity to credit card payments.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure the meter is used and to avoid common taxi fare disputes or route issues.
- Accepting a small glass of tea from a shopkeeper is a standard gesture of hospitality and does not obligate you to make a purchase.
What travelers are noticing
- The opening of Aliée Istanbul at the Golden Horn, a transformed historic military shipyard featuring lagoon-style pools and five new neo-cabaret and swim club restaurants.
- The 2026 Michelin Guide expansion, highlighting new starred entries like Araf Istanbul and the rise of the 'creative luxury' dining scene in the Karaköy and Galataport districts.
- Major retrospectives at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, specifically the 'Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors' exhibition and the 'Panorama' lens-based art showcase.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from ÜLKENİN EN İYİ KOKOREÇÇİLERİ! 😉, 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.