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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, Turkey, is a transcontinental city located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, the city served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires over a period exceeding 1,500 years. The architectural landscape features structures from various historical periods. The Hagia Sophia, originally a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, displays a massive dome and mosaics.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street snack, often called a 'Turkish bagel.' This circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and molasses. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, trending evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). While the traditional version is served in a bun. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but a massive trend in Istanbul for 2026, this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Midye Dolma
Stuffed mussels that are a staple of Istanbul’s late-night food culture. These are mussel shells filled with a fragrant mixture of herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants. - İskender Kebap
A decadent classic consisting of thinly sliced döner lamb laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for all public transport as cash is not accepted on buses and trams, and one card can be used for multiple passengers.
- Always carry Turkish Lira in small denominations for tips and street food, as credit card machines rarely allow adding gratuities to the bill.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, a 10% cash tip is customary unless a service charge is already explicitly included on the receipt.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure transparent pricing and avoid common taxi fare disputes.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 UEFA Europa League Final at Beşiktaş Park
- Transformation of historic Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations into major cultural hubs and archaeology parks
- The 18th Istanbul Biennial's public-program and community academy year
Extra place context
- Adana Ocakbaşı
A quintessential 'ocakbaşı' (grill-side) experience in Kurtuluş. Locals flock here for the authentic Adana kebab, hand-minced with a knife (zırh), and the lively atmosphere where you can watch the masters grill your meat over charcoal.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Kadıköy.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Kadıköy?
Creator picks from the video include Adana kebap, Zırh kıyması, Kaburga, Kuzu kebabı. 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.