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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Lahmacun From Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Varedelo
This guide turns İSTANBUL'UN EN İYİ LAHMACUNLARI (Çok lezzetli 13 lahmacun tavsiyesi) - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 13 saved spots around Şişli, Beşiktaş, and Bakırköy. 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
Ayaküstü Lezzetler revisited long-standing favorites in Istanbul to see if the quality of their lahmacun has remained consistent over the years. They were particularly impressed by the thin, crispy dough and balanced meat filling at Efes 2, noting how the establishment has maintained its traditional taste since 1977. The duo also highlighted the significant price increases in the city while transitioning to compare regional lahmacun varieties in Beyoğlu.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şişli.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 13 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
- Namlı Kebap
Restaurant in Levent, Gonca Sk. no:3, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Levent, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Tatbak
Dessert Restaurant in Teşvikiye, Akkavak Sk. 38/B, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Teşvikiye, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Chef Erdal Adana Kebap Göktürk
Restaurant in Arcadıum life II, Göktürk Merkez, 34077 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye, Göktürk Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Baran Lahmacun
Restaurant in Kuloğlu, Turnacıbaşı Cd. No:39A, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kuloğlu, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kuşgözü Lahmacun Beşiktaş
Restaurant in Levent, Çarşı Cd. no:33/A, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Levent, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tepsi Et Zeytinburnu
Restaurant in Seyitnizam, Mevlana Cd. No:81-83/D, 34015 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Seyitnizam, Zeytinburnu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Bi Sanayi Lokantası | Maslak | Atatürk Oto Sanayi
Restaurant in Maslak Mahallesi Atatürk Oto Sanayi Sitesi, 2.Kısım, 15. Sk. No:471, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, 2.Kısım, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Yeşilköy Taşfırın Yöresel Pide Lahmacun
Turkish Restaurant in Yeşilköy, Bostan Sokağı 31/B, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mahir Lokantası
Restaurant in Cumhuriyet, Tavukçu Feth Sokağı 28/B, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cumhuriyet, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kaburgacı Cabbar Istanbul
Restaurant in Maslak, 33. Sk, 34398 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Maslak, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Etiler Kebapçı
Restaurant in Etiler, Nisbetiye Cd No:76, 34337 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Etiler, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Efes 2 Pita & Kebab Restaurant
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Maslak, 27. Sk. No:1075, 34398 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Maslak, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - 1 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Lahmacun
- Tırnaklı pide
- Döner
- Tavuk döner
- Tatlı
Experiences captured
- Visited Efes 2 in Atatürk Oto Sanayi
- Observed stone oven baking techniques
- Discussed rising food prices in Istanbul
- Traveled from Maslak to Beyoğlu
- Visited Baran Lahmacun in Cihangir
- Compared Antep and Diyarbakır style lahmacun
- Recalled past dining experiences from 20 years ago
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a geographical link between Europe and Asia. Historically, it functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical core, much of which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains structures from various eras, including the 4th-century Roman Hippodrome, the 6th-century Byzantine Hagia Sophia.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Widely trending in 2026 as the 'king of kebabs,' this Erzurum-style delicacy consists of marinated lamb stacked on a horizontal spit and wood-fired. - Balık Dürüm
The modern, more portable evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). Freshly grilled mackerel is seasoned with a secret blend of spices. - Hünkar Beğendi
A pinnacle of Ottoman palace cuisine, this 'Sultan’s Delight' features tender, slow-cooked lamb chunks served over a creamy. - Islak Hamburger
The legendary 'Wet Burger' of Taksim Square. These sliders are doused in a garlicky, spiced tomato sauce and kept steaming in a glass humidor, resulting in a soft, pillowy texture. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic rice, currants, pine nuts, and a heavy dose of black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to October, when the weather is mild (15°C–25°C) and the city is ideal for walking. Summer (June–August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to access the city's extensive network of ferries, trams, and metros efficiently.
- Always verify that the taxi meter is switched on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app like BiTaksi to avoid overcharging.
- When dining, expect a leisurely pace as meals are social events, and it is polite to leave a 5-10% cash tip if a service charge is not already included.
- Accept offers of tea from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, even if you do not intend to make a purchase.
What travelers are noticing
- Viral Balık Dürüm (Fish Wrap) stalls in Karaköy, featuring innovative spicy sauces and charred flatbreads.
- Artisanal Midye Dolma (Stuffed Mussels) carts in Beşiktaş, trending for their larger, herb-infused rice fillings.
- International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival 2026, showcasing fusion street food and modern Anatolian techniques.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from İSTANBUL'UN EN İYİ LAHMACUNLARI (Çok lezzetli 13 lahmacun tavsiyesi) - Ayaküstü Lezzetler, 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.