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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Lahmacun From Ayaküstü Lezzetler
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 city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, and black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, providing travel guides and visitor information for districts including Şişli.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 13 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 Lahmacun, Tırnaklı pide, Döner, Tavuk döner. 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.