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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Pastrami Sandwich
This guide turns İstanbul'da Ete Doyduk! - Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Canlı Yayın from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, and Fatih. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a food court, and a kebab shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler was highly impressed by the 14-day cured pastrami at an Italian restaurant, noting its tenderness and value compared to modern döner prices. He particularly enjoyed the authentic preparation method that reminded him of famous delis in New York and Amsterdam. The experience concluded with a visit to a traditional Ankara döner spot in the backstreets of Beyoğlu.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beşiktaş.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 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
- Ankara Doneri istiklal Caddesi
Food Court in Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Büyük Parmakkapı Sk. No:12, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Emporio Ristorante Akaretler Sıraevler
Italian Restaurant in Vişnezade, Şair Nedim Cd. No:3, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - SEYRANTEPE ERZURUM CAĞ KEBABI
Kebab Shop in Seyrantepe, Kağıthane Barbaros Cd. No:46, 34418 Kağıthane/İstanbul, Türkiye, Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Dürüm Büfe
Restaurant in Beyazıt, Tiyatro Caddesi & Pehlivan Sokak 6/1, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - By Ulus Steakhouse
Steak House in Kültür, Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd. No:23/A, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kültür, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kireçburnu Asaf Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Kireçburnu, Haydar Aliyev Cd. No:84 D:1, 34457 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kireçburnu, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Pastrami sandwich
- Kolot cheese
- German pickles
- Americano
- Ankara döner
Experiences captured
- Visited Empor Restorante in Akaretler
- Observed the 14-day meat curing process
- Compared Istanbul's gastronomy to global cities
- Walked through the busy streets of Beyoğlu
- Reviewed a New York style pastrami sandwich
- Analyzed restaurant pricing and value for money
Planning notes for Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş, a jewel on the European shore of the Bosphorus, offers a captivating blend of Ottoman elegance and vibrant modern culture. Its historical heritage is profound, dating back to Byzantine times when it was known as Diplokionion. During the Ottoman era, it flourished as a major port and the favored residential district of the imperial elite.
Must-try foods nearby
- Chef's Kuzu Pastırması (House-made Lamb Pastrami)
An elevated Anatolian starter offered at Michelin-recognized venues in Kuruçeşme. Unlike traditional cured beef pastrami. - High-End İskender Kebap (Döner Kebap)
The iconic Bursa-style dish, featuring thinly sliced, premium-quality vertical-roasted lamb (sometimes a lamb-beef mix) over chunks of butter-soaked pita bread. - Peking Duck (Two-Course Service)
A world-class luxury international offering found in the fine dining Cantonese restaurants of Beşiktaş's top hotels. - Gourmet Midye Dolma (Spiced Stuffed Mussels)
The quintessential Istanbul street food, but elevated. Found at renowned, high-hygiene establishments in the Beşiktaş Çarşı. - Luxury Bosphorus-View Serpme Kahvaltı
The ultimate Turkish breakfast 'spread.' This multi-dish feast is a Beşiktaş ritual, especially at venues overlooking the Bosphorus.
When to go: The best time to visit Beşiktaş is during the shoulder seasons, Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October), for ideal sightseeing weather with mild temperatures. This period represents the peak season for pleasant weather.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for convenient and economical access to all public transportation in Beşiktaş and Istanbul.
- In crowded areas, be aware of your surroundings and keep valuables secure to prevent pickpocketing.
- Learning a few basic Turkish phrases like 'Merhaba' (Hello) and 'Teşekkürler' (Thank you) is appreciated by locals.
- Tipping is customary, with 10-15% of the bill being an appropriate gesture for good service in restaurants.
What travelers are noticing
- Ethical Stance of Beşiktaş J.K. on Corporate Sponsorship: The football club's decision to reject major sponsorship deals from multinational corporations over ethical concerns related to public sentiment is a high-profile local current event.
- Rise of Next-Generation 'Bakery-Cafes': A surge in new cafe concepts focusing on artisan sourdough, local sourcing, and a 'good, clean, and fair food' philosophy, as seen in neighboring Nişantaşı, influences Beşiktaş's culinary scene.
- AI and Robotics in Specialty Coffee: A growing interest in high-tech 'fourth-generation' coffee experiences, including AI-powered barista stations, which prioritize precision, consistency, and automated latte art.
Official tourism resource
The official English portal of the Beşiktaş Municipality, providing visitor information, historical guides, and local tourism services for the district.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from İstanbul'da Ete Doyduk! - Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Canlı Yayın, 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.