Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Türkiye: Mercimek (Lentil Soup)
This guide turns Wie schmeckt TÜRKISCHES Essen in New York? from Lukas Galgenmüller into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Fatih, Gravesend, and İstanbul. 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
Lukas Galgenmüller was surprised to find authentic Turkish flavors in New York and New Jersey that rivaled those in Istanbul, specifically praising the quality of the Künefe and the thinness of the Lahmacun. He was particularly struck by the cultural immersion in Paterson, noting that he didn't hear a single word of English while exploring the local Turkish bakeries.
What this map is good for
- Planning a barbecue restaurant stop or short itinerary in Fatih.
- 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
- Fast Food BURGER & DÖNER Point
Fast Food Restaurant in Mimar Hayrettin, Çifte Gelinler Cd. 2/A, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Mimar Hayrettin, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Taci's Beyti
Turkish Restaurant in 1953-1955 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223, USA, Gravesend, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kral Kokoreç Sirkeci
Barbecue Restaurant in Hobyar, Büyük Postane Cd. 26/1, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Mercimek (Lentil Soup)
- Arnavut Ciğeri (Fried Liver)
- Adana Kebab
- Iskender Kebab
- Lahmacun
- Künefe
- Midye Dolma (Stuffed Mussels)
- Cheese Pide
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited the oldest Turkish restaurant in America
- Toured 'Little Turkey' in Brooklyn with a local guide
- Explored the GTA 4 inspired streets of South Brooklyn
- Walked through the Turkish-Arab community in Paterson, New Jersey
- Observed traditional meat preparation in a professional kitchen
- Visited an authentic Turkish bakery in New Jersey
- Experienced traditional Turkish hospitality with a full table
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul, providing comprehensive guides to the historic Fatih district, including its Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
Planning questions
Where did Lukas Galgenmüller eat in Türkiye?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Türkiye.
What are the must-try foods in Türkiye?
Creator picks from the video include Mercimek (Lentil Soup), Arnavut Ciğeri (Fried Liver), Adana Kebab, Iskender Kebab. 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.