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Mark Wiens in Bakı: 4 Spots From the Video
This guide turns EXTREME Street Food in Azerbaijan!! KING OF KEBABS + Local Food in Baku, Azerbaijan! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Baku, Bakı, and Dilarə Əliyeva Küçəsi. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a health. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was particularly impressed by the extreme juiciness of the Lula kebab, noting that the lamb fat and juices literally dripped down his chin. He also highlighted the unique texture of the fresh Tandoor bread and the complex acidity of meat dishes stewed with sour plums. His journey through Baku emphasized the city's blend of Soviet history and adapted Turkish culinary traditions.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Baku.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- Amin Kabab Evi
Barbecue Restaurant in 9RFQ+99F, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
Price level: Medium - Health in Baku
Health in 44C Tbilisi prospekti, Bakı, Azerbaijan, Bakı, Azerbaijan - Eskulap
Restaurant in 64 Elibey Husenzade, Bakı 1006, Azerbaijan, Elibey Husenzade, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Price level: Medium - Köz Halil Usta Tantuni 28 May
Restaurant in 225 Dilarə Əliyeva Küçəsi, Bakı 1000, Azerbaijan, Dilarə Əliyeva Küçəsi, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Piroshki with potato and ajika sauce
- Lula kebab with sumac and onions
- Tandoor bread with salt and cumin
- Chia seed bread
- Walnut lula kebab
- Zoghal (cornelian cherry) compote
- Peach compote
- Roasted eggplant and pepper salad
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Explored the streets of Baku with local experts
- Visited a Soviet-era cafe
- Watched street-side charcoal grilling
- Observed traditional Tandoor bread baking
- Learned about Turkish influence on Azerbaijani street food
- Dined at a legendary 30-year-old courtyard restaurant
- Experienced the 'City of Winds' breeze
Planning notes for Baku
Baku is a captivating destination, uniquely defined by a dramatic fusion of ancient history and striking modern design that bridges Europe and Asia. Historical Heritage and Architecture The beating heart of the city is the Old City, or Icherisheher, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era and was the capital of the Shirvanshah dynasty in the Middle Ages. Enclosed by 12th-century fortress walls, its labyrinthine, cobbled streets offer a journey through time.
Must-try foods nearby
- Shah Plov
The 'King of the Table' and Azerbaijan's most iconic dish, Shah Plov ('Crown Plov') is a majestic saffron-infused rice creation where the basmati rice (often seasoned with. - Lyulya Kebab
A staple of the Baku dining scene, this iconic kebab is made from expertly minced fatty lamb or a lamb/beef mixture, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. - Dushbara
A classic, comforting soup highly associated with Baku. Dushbara consists of dozens of tiny. - Qutab (and Jorat Qutab)
The quintessential street food of Baku. Qutab is a paper-thin, crescent-shaped flatbread cooked quickly on a 'saj' (a convex metal griddle). - Dolma (Yarpaq Dolması)
Considered the national appetizer, Dolma refers to anything stuffed, but 'Yarpaq Dolması' (grape leaf dolma) is the classic.
When to go: The best time to visit Baku is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October). These months offer mild and comfortable weather.
Local tips
- Always carry local manat (AZN) cash, as foreign credit cards are not universally accepted, especially by smaller vendors or taxis.
- For fair fares and safety, use the Bolt rideshare application or clearly marked airport cabs, and utilize underground passages for crossing busy streets.
- Show respect by waiting for the host or eldest person to start eating and using your right hand to pass food, and avoid aggressive haggling in markets.
What travelers are noticing
- Focus on Sustainable Urban Development: Baku is hosting the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) in May 2026, aligning with the national 'Year of Urban Planning and Architecture'.
- Global Environmental Leadership: Hosting World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, highlights the push for green energy projects and international environmental cooperation.
- Major Sporting Event: The annual GP Azerbaijan 2026 (Formula 1 Grand Prix) is scheduled to take place in September.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Azerbaijan, providing comprehensive travel information, guides, and experiences for Baku and the surrounding regions.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Bakı?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Bakı.
What are the must-try foods in Bakı?
Creator picks from the video include Piroshki with potato and ajika sauce, Lula kebab with sumac and onions, Tandoor bread with salt and cumin, Chia seed bread. 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.