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Where to Eat in Sur, Diyarbakır: Diyarbakır Usulü Haşlama Içli Köfte | Varedelo
This guide turns NOKTA ATIŞI LEZZETLER (Diyarbakır usulü içli köfte) Hesaplar Senden Bölüm 14 - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Sarıyer and Sur. 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 visited a specialized spot in Göztepe to experience authentic Diyarbakır-style boiled kibbeh characterized by its incredibly thin outer shell. They were particularly impressed by the aromatic version featuring basil and cinnamon, noting that the traditional hand-made craftsmanship far surpasses machine-made alternatives. The hosts highlighted the quality of the ingredients, specifically the fatty beef from Günaydın and the creamy strained yogurt base.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Sarıyer.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 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
- MİDYE KERVAN / İÇLİ KÖFTE
Restaurant in Kervansaray otel yanı MARDİNKAPI, Cemal Yılmaz, 21100 Sur/Diyarbakır, Türkiye, Cemal Yılmaz, Sur, Diyarbakır, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Emre Mermer Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Fatih Sultan Mehmet mahallesi Atatürk caddesi. 6 Armutlu, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, 34470 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Diyarbakır usulü haşlama içli köfte
- Reyhanlı tarçınlı ve kimyonlu aromatik içli köfte
- Kızartma içli köfte topları
- Süzme yoğurt
Experiences captured
- Traveled from European side to Göztepe on Anatolian side
- Visited a specialized single-product restaurant
- Observed traditional hand-made kibbeh preparation techniques
- Compared boiled versus fried kibbeh textures
- Discussed the use of high-quality Günaydın meat
- Filmed the 'Hesaplar Sende' series format
Planning notes for Sur
Savaş is a neighborhood located within the Sur district of Diyarbakır, situated inside the city’s basalt fortifications. The area is part of the Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015. Historical Heritage The historical record of the area dates back approximately 9,000 years.
Must-try foods nearby
- Diyarbakır Ciğer Kebabı
The city's most iconic dish, often eaten for breakfast. It features small cubes of fresh lamb liver and tail fat seasoned with local spices. - Kaburga Dolması
A show-stopping traditional dish consisting of a whole lamb's rib cage stuffed with a rich mixture of 'Karacadağ' rice, almonds, currants, and aromatic spices. - Meftune
A beloved local stew characterized by its distinct sour flavor. Usually made with lamb and either eggplant or zucchini. - Burma Kadayıf
A legendary dessert made of shredded wheat dough twisted into long ropes, filled generously with pistachios or walnuts, and baked until golden and crispy. - İçli Köfte (Diyarbakır Usulü)
While found across Turkey, the Diyarbakır version is typically boiled (haşlama) rather than fried.
When to go: The best months to visit the Savaş neighborhood in Sur, Diyarbakır, are from April to June and September to early November. During these periods.
Local tips
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes to safely navigate the historic district's uneven basalt cobblestones and narrow alleys.
- Expect to be served several complimentary appetizer plates like salads and fresh bread before your main meat dish arrives at local restaurants.
- Accept offers of tea from shopkeepers as a standard gesture of hospitality, even if you do not intend to make a purchase.
- Stick to well-lit main thoroughfares like Gazi Caddesi after dark and carry a form of identification for potential security checkpoints.
What travelers are noticing
- Completion of the Suriçi restoration project, featuring reconstructed basalt-stone housing and heritage sites in the Savaş neighborhood.
- The 11th International Amed Theatre Festival, which recently concluded its 2026 run under the theme 'Dialogue for Peace'.
- Mass demonstrations at the historic Hazrat Suleiman Mosque complex regarding international humanitarian issues.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from NOKTA ATIŞI LEZZETLER (Diyarbakır usulü içli köfte) Hesaplar Senden Bölüm 14 - Ayaküstü Lezzetler, 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.