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Where to Eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy: Adana Kebap
This guide turns İstanbul Kebapçı Sıralaması 😊#shorts #kebap #istanbul from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 10 saved spots around İstanbul, Beşiktaş, and Sarıyer. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a kebab shop, and a bar. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe shares his curated list of authentic Adana kebab restaurants in Istanbul that adhere to traditional methods like using hand-minced meat and avoiding bulgur pilaf. He emphasizes that despite his initial worries when moving to the city in 2016, he found several spots that match the true Adana flavor profile. His top recommendations span both the European and Asian sides, focusing on meat quality and traditional presentation.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in İstanbul.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 10 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
- Kaburgacı Ziyafettin Beylikdüzü
Restaurant in Atatürk, 1993. Sk., 34522 Esenyurt/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Esenyurt, Türkiye
Price level: High - Sekizdeyiz Restaurant
Restaurant in Suadiye sahil çatalçeşme tabelasının köşesi, Bostancı, Yazmacı Tahir Sk. no:22, 34744 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Kadıköy, Türkiye - Hasan Usta Kebap
Restaurant in Hasan Usta Kebap, Koşuyolu, Dr. Eyüp Aksoy Cd. No: 29, 34716 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Kadıköy, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Sabri Usta Döner Kebap
Restaurant in Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:10, 34000 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - ADANA KEBAPÇISI ERSİN USTA
Restaurant in Mevlana, 837. Sk. No:1-A, 34255 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Gaziosmanpaşa, Türkiye
Price level: High - Fiko Ocakbaşı
Bar in Yeniköy, Köybaşı Cd. 80/A, 34464 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Yeniköy, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Harbi Adana Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Ortaköy, Portakal Ykş. Cd. No:2, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kalbur Et Kebap
Kebab Shop in Şerifali Mahallesi Turcan Caddesi, Şerifali, Atabek Sk. No:25, 34775 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Ümraniye, Türkiye - Bedri Usta
Kebab Shop in Kemalpaşa, Halkalı Cd No: 117, 34295 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Küçükçekmece, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Cabbar Nişantaşı
Restaurant in Harbiye, Vali Konağı Cd. NO:6/A, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Harbiye, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Adana kebap
- Zırh kıyması
- Kaburga
- Kuzu kebabı
- Kebap dürüm
- Meze
Experiences captured
- Visited Kaburgacı Ziyafettin in Büyükçekmece
- Dined at Harbi Adana Ocakbaşı in Ortaköy
- Visited Kebapçı Fiko in Yeniköy
- Ate at Kurtuluş Adana Ocakbaşı
- Visited Münasır Kebap on İstiklal Avenue
- Dined at Hasan Usta in Anadolu side
- Visited Kaburgacı Cabbar
- Experienced 8'deyiz in Bostancı
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.
Extra place context
- Adana Ocakbaşı
A legendary, no-frills grill house in the Kurtuluş neighborhood of Şişli. This is the definition of a local 'ocakbaşı' (fireside) experience, where patrons sit around a central open grill.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from İstanbul Kebapçı Sıralaması 😊#shorts #kebap #istanbul, 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.