Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Tarsus, Mersin: Tarsus Kebabı
This guide turns 3 SAATTE 6000 TL SERİSİ TARSUS!!! from Hatay Sandık İçi into a practical restaurant map with 8 saved spots around Tarsus, Akdeniz, and Düzce. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a cafe stop, and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Hatay Sandık İçi visited Tarsus to host a street food challenge where a student must eat 2,000 TL worth of food to win 6,000 TL. He was particularly impressed by the unique preparation of Tarsus kebab, noting its inclusion of onions and capia peppers compared to the traditional Adana style. A memorable moment occurred when the creator tried a mint inhaler from Thailand gifted by the contestant, which he found surprisingly refreshing.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Tarsus.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 8 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
- Sofioğlu Fındık Lahmacun & HUMUS TARSUS
Mediterranean Restaurant in Abacı İş Hanı, Caminur, 3403. Sk., 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Caminur, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ciğerci Aytaç
Restaurant in Caminur, 0801. Sk. No:37, 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Caminur, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Künefeci Sadık Usta
Dessert Restaurant in Şehitkerim, 3402. Sk. No:25, 33440 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Şehitkerim, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tarcitrus
Cafe in Şehitkerim, 3401. Sk. 30A, 33400 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Mersin, Tarsus, Türkiye - Bedri Usta
Turkish Restaurant in Akınlar, V42H+RF, 81100 Düzce, Türkiye, Düzce, Türkiye - Kenar Market
Market in Şehit Olcay Özcan, Okulu Karşısı Kenar Market, Kadıköy, Çarşıarkası Sokak no:1, 34570 Silivri/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Silivri, Türkiye - Orhan Humus Salonu
Restaurant in No:9, 33410, Reşadiye Mahallesi, Adana Bulvarı, Reşadiye, 33400 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye, Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Ciğerci Saboş
Restaurant in Kiremithane, Cemalettin Tanrıöver sok No.19, 33010 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye, Kiremithane, Akdeniz, Mersin, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Tarsus kebabı
- Ayran
- Domates ezmesi
- Salata
- Soğan
- Maydanoz
Experiences captured
- Visited Bedi Usta in Tarsus
- Started a 3-hour eating challenge
- Tested a Thai mint inhaler gift
- Interviewed an engineering student contestant
- Discussed differences between Tarsus and Adana kebabs
- Talked about basketball and student life
Planning notes for Tarsus
Şehitkerim is a centrally located neighborhood in Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey, serving as a focal point for the city's ancient and Ottoman-era history. The area sits atop layers of civilization dating back to the Neolithic period, with documented governance by the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tarsus Kebabı
While often compared to the Adana kebab, the Tarsus variety is distinct for its inclusion of finely chopped onions, parsley. - Humus (Tarsus Style)
In Tarsus, Humus is served as a hot main dish rather than a cold appetizer. The chickpeas are mashed to a velvet consistency and topped with a generous pool of sizzling hot butter. - Fındık Lahmacun (Kuşgözü)
Known locally as 'Kuşgözü' (Bird's Eye), these are bite-sized, circular versions of the classic Turkish pizza. - Tantuni
A quintessential Mersin-region street food, Tantuni consists of julienned beef or lamb first boiled in salted water. - Cezerye
The most iconic sweet of Tarsus, Cezerye is a dense, chewy confection made from caramelized carrots, sugar, and various nuts like pistachios or walnuts.
When to go: The best time to visit Şehitkerim is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to November) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for walking through the historic district. Summers are intensely hot and humid.
Local tips
- Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees to show respect for the conservative character of the historical Şehitkerim neighborhood.
- Accept offers of tea or coffee from local shopkeepers in the Kırkkaşık Bedesten as it is a standard gesture of hospitality and social connection.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted areas of historic mosques in the district.
- When dining at local restaurants, wait for the eldest person at the table to begin eating before you start your meal.
What travelers are noticing
- The 4th Annual Tarsus Narcissus Festival (Nergis Şenliği) in the Pirömerli village hills, featuring mountain trails and traditional 'Sıkma' street food.
- Taarsa Heritage Restaurant, a new zero-waste fine dining spot focusing on 'Sarı Ulak' olives and Girit-inspired family recipes.
- Renewed tourism interest in the Tarsus Old Town and Cleopatra’s Gate following the full operation of the new Çukurova International Airport.
Extra place context
- Meşhur Künefeci Sadık Usta
A long-standing local favorite for traditional Turkish desserts. This spot is famous for its Künefe, prepared with stringy cheese and sweet syrup, served hot and crispy.
food - Sofioğlu Fındık Lahmacun & HUMUS TARSUS
Known for the 'Guvecte Pastrimali Humus' (humus with pastrami in a clay pot), this eatery is a favorite for those seeking the 'crispy and creamy' combination.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 3 SAATTE 6000 TL SERİSİ TARSUS!!!, 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.