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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Pastrami Sandwich
This guide turns ET PEŞİNDE BİR GÜN #2 🥩 | Pastrami Sandviç, Ankara Döneri ve Ocakbaşı Deneyimi from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 9 saved spots around Sarıyer, Beyoğlu, and Beşiktaş. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, an area marker, a cafe stop, and a deli. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler was highly impressed by the 200-gram pastrami sandwich at Emporio Ristorante, noting its 14-day preparation process makes it exceptionally tender and juicy. He highlighted that the meat's quality rivals famous international spots like Katz's in New York and Davie's in Amsterdam. Ultimately, he found the price-to-performance ratio excellent compared to standard döner prices in Istanbul.
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 9 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
- Ankara Doneri istiklal Caddesi
Food Court in Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Büyük Parmakkapı Sk. No:12, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Emporio Ristorante Akaretler Sıraevler
Italian Restaurant in Vişnezade, Şair Nedim Cd. No:3, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kireçburnu
Area marker in Kireçburnu, Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kireçburnu, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye - Katz's Delicatessen
Deli in 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kireçburnu Asaf Ocakbaşı
Restaurant in Kireçburnu, Haydar Aliyev Cd. No:84 D:1, 34457 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kireçburnu, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Sour & Sweet Artisan Bakery
Cafe in Caddebostan, Caddebostan Plaj Yolu Sk. No:8 A, 34728 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Caddebostan, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Adana Ocakbasi
Turkish Restaurant in Ergenekon caddesi, Telefoncular Sokağı Karşısı, Bozkurt, Baysungur Sk No:2, 34375 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bozkurt, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Set Balık Restoran
Restaurant in Kireçburnu, Mısır Cd. No:8, 34457 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kireçburnu, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Taksim Square
Neighborhood in Taksim Square, Kocatepe, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Taksim Square, İstanbul, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- pastrami sandwich
- kolot cheese
- german pickles
- mustard
- americano
- döner
- cağ kebab
Experiences captured
- visited Emporio Ristorante in Akaretler
- observed the 14-day pastrami preparation process
- compared Istanbul's pastrami to Katz's in New York
- enjoyed the Bosphorus view
- photographed the food and chef
- reviewed the restaurant bill
Planning notes for New York
New York City, situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1625. In 1664, English forces took control of the settlement and renamed it New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1785 to 1790, and it was the site of George Washington’s first presidential inauguration at Federal Hall. Historically, the city’s growth was accelerated by the 1825 completion of the Erie Canal.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential NYC deli sandwich, best experienced at Katz's Delicatessen. It features hand-carved, thick-cut. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy. While Joe's Pizza remains the gold standard for a classic plain slice, L'Industrie Pizzeria is the current trendsetter. - Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
An iconic Jewish 'appetizing' staple. Traditionally served on a hand-rolled. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate NYC street food, popularized by The Halal Guys. It consists of yellow saffron rice topped with gyro meat or grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, and pita. - New York Cheesecake
Unlike its fluffier counterparts, the NYC version is famously dense, smooth, and extra creamy due to a heavy reliance on cream cheese and egg yolks.
When to go: The best times to visit New York are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to early November) when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are most vibrant. While winter offers festive holiday atmosphere, it can be bitterly cold.
Local tips
- Always stand to the right on sidewalks and escalators to allow fast-moving locals to pass on the left.
- Pay for subway and bus fares by tapping any contactless credit card or mobile wallet at the OMNY turnstiles.
- Tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as service staff rely on gratuities for their primary income.
- Avoid entering empty subway cars on an otherwise crowded train, as they are usually empty due to a lack of air conditioning or unpleasant odors.
What travelers are noticing
- The Hip Hop Museum: Opening in the Bronx as the first institution entirely dedicated to the genre's culture and history.
- America’s 250th Anniversary: Large-scale celebrations including 'Sail the 4th' featuring international tall ships in New York Harbor.
- Soft Partying: A shift toward wellness-focused, sensory-friendly social events like sound baths, run clubs, and early-start dance parties.
Extra place context
- Katz's Delicatessen
Known for: Pastrami on Rye. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Pastrami on Rye
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul provides a dedicated guide to the Sarıyer district, highlighting its Bosphorus coastline, forests, and historic sites.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 9 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 pastrami sandwich, kolot cheese, german pickles, mustard. 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.