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Where to Eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep: Beyran From İlker Ayrık | Varedelo
This guide turns İyi Yemeğin Ayağına Gidilir #2 | Gaziantep Lezzetleri | İlker Ayrık’la Motosikletli Lezzet Yolculuğu from İlker Ayrık into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Şahinbey and Şehitkamil. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a gift shop, and a museum. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
İlker Ayrık traveled to Gaziantep on a motorcycle to experience the city's famous gastronomy, specifically focusing on the traditional breakfast dish, Beyran. He learned about the 50-year history of the Metanet restaurant and the patient 14-hour cooking process required for the meat. Despite his struggle with the intense heat of the local peppers, he emphasized that 'good food is worth the journey' regardless of the distance.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şahinbey.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 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
- Yesemek Gaziantep Mutfağı
Restaurant in Türktepe, Hamdi Kutlar Cd. No:51/1-B, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Türktepe, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Coppersmith Bazaar
Gift Shop in Boyacı, Eskici Çarşısı Sk., 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Boyacı, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Metanet Katmer
Dessert Restaurant in Suyabatmaz, Kozluca Cd. 10/A, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Suyabatmaz, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye - Löküs Ciğer
Restaurant in Karagöz, Derekenarı Cd No:27, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Karagöz, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Metanet Lokantası | Beyran - Kebap
Restaurant in Kozluca, Kozluca Cd. No:11, 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Kozluca, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Zeugma Mosaics Museum
Museum in Hacı, Hacıbaba, Sani Konukoğlu Blv., 27500 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Hacıbaba, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Beyran
- Boiled lamb meat
- Boiled rice
- Hot peppers
- Ayran
- Garlic and lemon broth
Experiences captured
- Rode a Honda motorcycle through Gaziantep
- Visited the Metanet restaurant
- Met with Usta Ökkeş and his son
- Learned about the 14-hour Beyran preparation process
- Attempted to eat a very spicy local pepper
- Discussed motorcycle safety and equipment with viewers
- Visited the Gastronomy Academy area
- Experienced the intense heat of Gaziantep
Planning notes for Şahinbey
Saçaklı is a neighborhood situated within the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, a city with documented habitation dating back to the 4th millennium BCE. The area is characterized by its historical heritage, traditional culture, and architectural features that reflect various periods of governance, including Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk.
Must-try foods nearby
- Beyran Çorbası
A fiery, rich breakfast soup that is a Gaziantep institution. It features slow-cooked lamb neck and rice in a heavy, garlicky broth intensified with tallow and red pepper flakes. - Gaziantep Baklavası
Widely considered the world's best, this iconic pastry consists of 40 layers of paper-thin phyllo dough filled with vibrant green 'early harvest' Antep pistachios and clarified. - Ali Nazik Kebap
A sophisticated local favorite consisting of tender, grilled lamb cubes (or ground meat) served over a creamy bed of warm. - Katmer
A traditional morning pastry made from a thin dough stretched until transparent, then folded into an envelope with clotted cream (kaymak), sugar. - Yuvarlama
A laborious, celebratory soup traditionally served during Eid. It features tiny, hand-rolled meatballs made of rice and meat, chickpeas, and tender lamb chunks.
When to go: The best time to visit Saçaklı is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees to respect the conservative local culture of the Sahinbey district.
- Accept the complimentary Turkish tea offered after meals as a polite gesture of appreciation for local hospitality.
- Use your right hand exclusively for eating and passing shared dishes like meze or bread at the table.
- Carry cash in small denominations for public transport and traditional bazaars, as card acceptance can be limited in local shops.
What travelers are noticing
- Gölbucks Konak: A newly opened municipal cafe chain in a restored historic Antep house near the castle, trending for offering high-quality coffee at affordable prices.
- Beyran Breakfast Rituals: Traditional spicy lamb soup (Beyran) at spots like Sakıp Usta and Metanet Lokantası remains a viral morning staple for 2026 food travelers.
- 06.06.2026 Wedding Surge: A massive spike in local events and morning gatherings at Şahinbey marriage halls due to the popular 'triple-six' date, with record-breaking ceremonies.
Extra place context
- Metanet Lokantası
Widely considered the ultimate morning destination in Gaziantep, this legendary institution is world-famous for Beyran—a spicy, garlicky lamb and rice soup traditionally eaten for breakfast.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from İyi Yemeğin Ayağına Gidilir #2 | Gaziantep Lezzetleri | İlker Ayrık’la Motosikletli Lezzet Yolculuğu, 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.