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Where to Eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul: Kaymak With Honey
This guide turns Epic Turkish Food Tour!! 🇹🇷 10 MUST-EAT Turkish Foods in Istanbul, Turkey! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 10 saved spots around Beyoğlu, İstanbul, and Kadıköy. 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
Mark Wiens was deeply impressed by the rich and creamy kaymak made from 100% water buffalo milk, describing it as the 'king of the breakfast' and comparing its texture to a mix of condensed whipped cream and ice cream. He particularly enjoyed the contrast between the sweet honey-drenched cream and the savory, spiced water buffalo sucuk. Mark highlighted the experience as a spectacular and essential way to start a day of eating in Istanbul.
What this map is good for
- Planning a turkish restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beyoğlu.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 10 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
- Murat Muhallebicisi
Dessert Restaurant in Karamustafapaşa Mah., Halilpaşa Sok. Aksu İşhani 14/C, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, 34440 Beyoglu/Beyoğlu/Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyoğlu/Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Beyoglu, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Nisan Fish Restaurant
Restaurant in Osmanağa, Yasa Cd. No:54, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Kadıköy, Türkiye - Sayla Manti
Dumpling Restaurant in Osmanağa mahallesi Bahariye caddesi, Osmanağa, Nail Bey Sk. No:32, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Emek Börek
Pastry Shop in Kamer Hatun, Kamer Hatun Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
Restaurant in Osmanağa, Serasker Cd. No:78, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tarihi Kalkanoğlu Pilavcısı
Turkish Restaurant in Kuloğlu, Ayhan Işık Sk. 16/A, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kuloğlu, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Gorele Sakir Usta Pide
Middle Eastern Restaurant in No:53/A, Kulaksız, Kulaksız Cd., 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kulaksız, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Lades Menemen
Turkish Restaurant in Mahallesi, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Sadri Alışık Sk. 11/12 11/12 11 D:12, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Dönerci Engin'in Yeri
Turkish Restaurant in Bereketzade, Okçu Musa Cd. No:3, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bereketzade, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Sahin Tul Perde
Store in Sarıyer, Şht. Mithat Yılmaz Cd. No:55, 34480 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Sarıyer, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Kaymak with honey
- Turkish tea
- Water buffalo sucuk
- Feta cheese (white cheese)
- Tulum cheese
- Sheep's milk cheese
- Börek (potato, cheese, and meat)
Experiences captured
- Visited Hasan Fehmi Süt Karaköy Muhallebicisi
- Met third-generation shop owners
- Learned about water buffalo milk production
- Walked down a quiet morning Istiklal Street
- Explored a local bakery specializing in börek
- Observed traditional cheese preservation methods
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a historical link between Europe and Asia. Established in approximately 657 BCE as Byzantium, it later functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s architectural landscape includes the 6th-century Hagia Sophia, characterized by its Byzantine dome and mosaics, and the 17th-century Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known for its Iznik tilework and six minarets. Other structures include the Basilica Cistern.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but trending heavily in Istanbul's 2026 food scene, this horizontally stacked lamb kebab is marinated in onion, salt, and black pepper. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, street-food evolution of the classic Balık Ekmek. Grilled mackerel or sea bass is seasoned with a secret blend of spices, topped with onions, tomatoes, and greens. - Simit
The quintessential Istanbul snack, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and dipped in grape molasses before baking. - Kokoreç
A bold, iconic street food consisting of spiced lamb intestines wrapped around seasoned offal, grilled on a horizontal spit. - Mantı
Often called 'Turkish ravioli,' these tiny hand-folded dough dumplings are usually stuffed with spiced ground meat.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted areas of a mosque to show respect for the space.
- Accept offers of Turkish tea (çay) from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, even if you only stay for a few minutes.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a reputable ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
What travelers are noticing
- Digital Experience Center (Müze Gazhane) immersive art exhibitions
- Istanbul Night Marathon Relay and Bosphorus evening running festivals
- Sustainable tourism and AI-driven wellness travel experiences
Extra place context
- Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
A legendary stone-oven (taş fırın) venue that has been a staple of the Asian side since 1968. This no-frills, high-turnover spot specializes in lahmacun and a variety of pides, all characterized by a distinct smoky flavor from the wood fire.
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Official tourism resource
The official travel guide for Beyoğlu, a vibrant cultural district in Istanbul, provided by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Kaymak with honey, Turkish tea, Water buffalo sucuk, Feta cheese (white cheese). 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.