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Things to Do in İstanbul, Bakırköy From Hatay Sandık İçi
This guide turns SAHTEKAR SOKAK LEZZETLERİ SERİSİ 1 from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical travel guide map with 5 saved spots around İstanbul, Çukurova, and Yüreğir. The mapped places combine food stops and shops and markets instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi launched a competitive new series where he and Deniz attempt to recreate popular street foods at home for a lower price. After researching market averages for Adana kebab and çiğ köfte, they established a 5,000 TL prize bet to be judged by their cameraman. The episode highlights the stark price difference between restaurant portions and home-cooked meals as they begin their culinary challenge.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in İstanbul across food stops and shops and markets.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 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
- Çiğköftem Organik
Restaurant in Zeytinlik, Türkçü Sk. No:18, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Bakırköy, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - Oses Çiğ Köfte
Restaurant in Adnan Kahveci, Yavuz Sultan Selim Blv. No:41, 34528 Beylikdüzü/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beylikdüzü, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Cihangir Kebap Kaburga
Kebab Shop in Güzelyalı, Adnan Kahveci Blv. No:41/A, 01170 Çukurova/Adana, Türkiye, Güzelyalı, Çukurova, Adana, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Hasan Usta Kebap Kurttepe
Kebab Shop in Yurt, Kurttepe Cd. No:2, 01170 Çukurova/Adana, Türkiye, Yurt, Çukurova, Adana, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Kaburgacı Yaşar Usta
Restaurant in Yavuzlar Mh. 4070sk no:27 Aksantaş Toki İş Merkezi, Yavuzlar, 01220 Yüreğir/Adana, Türkiye, Yavuzlar, Yüreğir, Adana, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Started a new series called Fake Street Food
- Shopped for ingredients at the grocery store and butcher
- Called local restaurants to compare market prices
- Calculated average portion prices and weights
- Played rock-paper-scissors to decide the cooking order
- Set a 5,000 TL prize bet for the winner
- Began preparing homemade çiğ köfte
- Started a timer to track the cooking duration
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, located on both the European and Asian continents, is a city with a documented history spanning over 2,500 years. Originally established as Byzantium in approximately 660 BCE, it later served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires under the name Constantinople before being renamed Istanbul. The city's historical heritage is preserved within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of its historic peninsula, which contains structures such as the 5th-century Walls of Constantinople.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
A trending favorite in 2026, this Erzurum-origin horizontal spit kebab features marinated lamb cooked over a wood fire. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic fish sandwich, this 'fish wrap' has become the ultimate 2026 street food. - Iskender Kebab
An iconic masterpiece consisting of thinly sliced döner meat laid over pieces of warm pide bread. - Serpme Kahvaltı
The quintessential Turkish breakfast spread. In 2026, 'Van-style' breakfast houses remain the trend, featuring dozens of small plates including kaymak (clotted cream) with honey. - Mantı
Tiny, handmade Turkish dumplings typically filled with spiced ground meat. They are topped with a garlic-yogurt sauce and a drizzle of melted butter infused with Aleppo 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).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless access to all public transport, including ferries and trams, as most systems no longer accept cash.
- Always carry some cash in Turkish Lira for small purchases and tipping, as many restaurants do not allow adding gratuities to credit card payments.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 5-10% of the total bill if a service charge is not already included.
- Use ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to secure official yellow taxis and ensure the meter is used to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci Cultural Hubs: The historic train stations are completing their transformation into major cultural centers with museums and performance spaces.
- Digital Art & Electronic Music Festival: A new city-wide debut combining AI-driven visuals and live electronic performances in historic venues.
- Istanbul Modern 21st Anniversary: The museum is hosting major 2026 retrospectives including 'Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors' and 'Panorama: Dreams and Places.'
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Hatay Sandık İçi eat in İstanbul, Bakırköy?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Bakırköy.
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 travel guide 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.