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Kartal Gökberk in İstanbul: 12 Spots
This guide turns BUNU YİYEN VAR MI? TÜRKİYE'NİN EN İLGİNÇ İSİMLİ YEMEKLERİ from Kartal Gökberk into a practical food map with 12 saved spots around Kartal, Artvin, and Beşiktaş. The mapped places include an area marker, a car rental, a corporate office, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Kartal Gökberk and his wife Zeynep explored Turkish dishes with unusual names, starting with a sugar beet appetizer called çükündür from the Kastamonu region. They were pleasantly surprised by the sweetness of the dish, though Kartal suggested it would be even better served with garlic yogurt. The experience combined culinary experimentation with personal storytelling as they answered fan questions about their relationship and family life.
What this map is good for
- Planning a car rental stop or short itinerary in Kartal.
- 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
- Rent a Van
Car Rental in Esentepe Mahallesi İnönü Caddesi, Esentepe, Kartal Oto Sanayi Sitesi A1 NO:11, 34870 Kartal/İstanbul, Türkiye, Esentepe, Kartal, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Istanbul Technical University
University in Reşitpaşa, İTÜ Ayazağa Kampüsü Rektörlük Binası, 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Reşitpaşa, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Pendik
Area marker in Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye - Bodrum
Area marker in Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye - Robert College
School in Arnavutköy, Kuruçeşme Cd. No:87, 34345 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Artvin
Area marker in Artvin, Artvin Merkez/Artvin, Türkiye, Artvin, Türkiye - Şanlıurfa
Area marker in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye - Elbistan
Area marker in Elbistan/Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye - Kartal Is Merkzi
Corporate Office in Tacettin Veli, Lalezade Cd. No:45, 38050 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye, Tacettin Veli, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Türkiye - Kartal
Area marker in Kartal, 46090 Dulkadiroğlu/Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, Kartal, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye - Kastamonu
Area marker in Kastamonu, Türkiye, Kastamonu, Türkiye - Adana Yöresel Lezzetler 01 Mert Kebap
Restaurant in Esentepe, Çanakkale Cd. No:60/A, 34870 Kartal/İstanbul, Türkiye, Esentepe, Kartal, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- çükündür
- dul avrat çorbası
Experiences captured
- conducted a home tour and Q&A session
- researched traditional Turkish dishes with unusual names
- sourced sugar beets from a specific greengrocer in Pendik
- consulted AI to verify traditional recipes
- tasted and rated regional Turkish appetizers and soups
- shared personal stories about marriage and naming their daughter
Planning notes for Beşiktaş
Kültür is a residential and commercial neighborhood within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, situated on the European side of the Bosphorus. As of 2026, the area remains a central part of the district's urban fabric.
Must-try foods nearby
- Iskender Kebab
Thinly sliced grilled lamb basted with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with melted sheep's butter and yogurt. - Hünkar Beğendi
A classic Ottoman 'Sultan's Delight' consisting of tender lamb stew served over a smokey, creamy eggplant purée enriched with melted kashar cheese. - Pişi
Deep-fried dough balls that are a cornerstone of the famous Beşiktaş breakfast culture. - San Sebastian Cheesecake
Though Spanish in origin, this burnt-top, crustless cheesecake became a massive trend in Beşiktaş and remains a top-searched item in 2026. - Cağ Kebabı
A horizontally stacked lamb kebab from Erzurum, marinated with onions and basil, then grilled over a wood fire. It's served in small skewers (cağ) onto lavaş bread.
When to go: The best time to visit Kültür, Beşiktaş, is during the shoulder seasons of April to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Use the Istanbulkart for all public transport, as it is the only way to pay for the buses and ferries that connect this hilly neighborhood to the rest of the city.
- Expect to find many upscale residential streets and university students, making it a safe and liberal area where smart-casual attire is the standard for dining.
- Accept the complimentary glass of Turkish tea often offered after a meal in local restaurants as a sign of hospitality and social connection.
- Avoid blowing your nose at the table while dining, as this is considered highly impolite in Turkish social etiquette.
What travelers are noticing
- Babacan Beşiktaş Project: A major luxury residential and social complex in the heart of the district, nearing its final phase of completion for late 2026.
- 2nd Istanbul Youth Music Festival: A city-wide event in May 2026 featuring 20 free concerts and 'Young Stage' performances across central Beşiktaş venues.
- Next Level İstanbul: A high-end 'nature-integrated' urban development in the Nispetiye/Kültür corridor trending for its expansive terrace gardens and sustainable architecture.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul, including the Kartal district, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Kartal Gökberk eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 12 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include çükündür, dul avrat çorbası. 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 food 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.