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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Döner From Ayaküstü Lezzetler
This guide turns İSTANBUL'UN EN İYİ DÖNERLERİ (En ucuzu 35 TL - En pahalısı 170 TL) - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 14 saved spots around Bakırköy, Beşiktaş, and Beyoğlu. 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 began their European side doner tour by visiting Beyti, a landmark institution with a 77-year history. They highlighted the restaurant's pivotal role in popularizing doner in Istanbul and praised the timeless quality of both the service and the atmosphere. The creators emphasized that Beyti is more than just a restaurant, describing it as a living museum of Turkish culinary heritage.
What this map is good for
- Planning a turkish restaurant stop or short itinerary in Bakırköy.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 14 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
- Karadeniz Döner Asım Usta
Fast Food Restaurant in Sinanpaşa, Köyiçi Cd No:6, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Dönerci Şahin Usta
Turkish Restaurant in Molla Fenari, Kılıçcılar Sk. No:5, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Molla Fenari, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Morgül Büfe
Fast Food Restaurant in Cevizlik, Dantelacı Sk. No:45, 34142 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cevizlik, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - KARTAL KOZDE DONER
Turkish Restaurant in Sinanpaşa, Şht. Asım Cd. No:4, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Bombom Bufe
Buffet Restaurant in Zeytinlik, Halkçı Sk. No:14, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Zeytinlik, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Nato Lokantası
Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi Necatibey Caddesi, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Karanlık Fırın Sk. No:4 Karaköy, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Trabzon Döner
Turkish Restaurant in Cennet, Yahya Kemal Beyatlı Cd. No:27, 34290 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cennet, Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kasap Osman
Restaurant in Hoca Paşa, Hoca Paşa Sk. No:8/a, 34110 Sirkeci/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hoca Paşa, Sirkeci, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Çardak Döner
Fast Food Restaurant in Etiler, Nisbetiye Cd No:104, 34337 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Etiler, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Beyti
Fine Dining Restaurant in Florya, Şenlikköy, Orman Sk. No:6-8, 34153 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Şenlikköy, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Berdan Odun Döner
Turkish Restaurant in 75. Yıl, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. No:84, 34260 Sultangazi/İstanbul, Türkiye, 75. Yıl, Sultangazi, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Koroglu Et Lokantasi
Restaurant in Akşemsettin, Akşemsettin Cd. 4/A, 34080 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Akşemsettin, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - 2 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Döner
- Turşu
- Ayran
Experiences captured
- Started a tour of Istanbul's best doner shops
- Visited the historic Beyti restaurant in Florya
- Explored the museum-like corridors of a 77-year-old establishment
- Discussed the history of doner in Istanbul
- Met the legendary owner Beyti Güler
- Dined on the restaurant terrace
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 was founded as Byzantium by Greek settlers in approximately 657 BCE, renamed Constantinople in 330 CE by Emperor Constantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street food, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and typically dipped in grape molasses (pekmez) before baking for a distinct. - Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)
A historic staple of the Eminönü waterfront, this sandwich features freshly grilled mackerel or white fish served in half a loaf of crusty bread with onions, lettuce. - Cağ Kebabı
Often called the horizontal ancestor of the döner, this Erzurum-style kebab consists of marinated lamb stacked on a horizontal spit and cooked over a wood fire. - Midye Dolma
These stuffed mussels are a legendary late-night snack, filled with aromatic rice seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, and currants. - Mantı
Often described as Turkish ravioli, these tiny hand-folded dough parcels are typically filled with minced meat and topped with a triple threat of garlic yogurt, melted butter.
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 exploring. Summer (July and August) can be hot, humid.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including the iconic Bosphorus ferries.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a Turkish home or a mosque to show respect for local cleanliness and traditions.
- Accepting an offer of tea is a significant sign of hospitality and a key way to build rapport with local shopkeepers and residents.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use reputable ride-hailing apps to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Panorama: Dreams and Places exhibition at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Soundscape Festival 2026 at Life Park
- The 'CANNES!' photography exhibition at the Ara Güler Museum
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul provides a dedicated guide to Bakırköy, highlighting its coastal charm, local life, and cultural attractions.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 14 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 Döner, Turşu, Ayran. 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.