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Ayaküstü Lezzetler in Beyoğlu, İstanbul: 6 Spots
This guide turns İstanbul Gece Lezzetleri | Döner, Kebap, Ciğer Kavurma, Kelle Paça - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, and Taksim Square. The mapped places include a chocolate shop, a restaurant stop, a neighborhood, and a place marker. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler explored the rising trend of late-night doner shops, specifically praising the juicy and slightly salty meat at Çengel Döner in Beşiktaş. They were particularly impressed by the use of fresh, warm milk bread and the fact that the meat is refreshed multiple times throughout the night. The creators highlighted the unique atmosphere of Istanbul's street food scene, noting that these flavors feel even more rewarding after midnight.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fast food 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 6 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
- Tarihi Meşhur Beyoğlu Çikolatacısı
Chocolate Shop in Katip Mustafa Çelebi, İstiklal Cd. 69/A, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Hayri Usta Ocakbaşı
Fast Food Restaurant in Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Çukurlu Çeşme Sk. No:15, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - 29 Ekim İşkembe Salonu
Restaurant in Hüseyinağa, Dudu Odaları Sk. no:13, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hüseyinağa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Çengel Döner Çengelköy
Turkish Restaurant in Çengelköy, Çengelköy Cd. No:31/B, 34680 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye, Çengelköy, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Taksim Square
Neighborhood in Taksim Square, Kocatepe, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Taksim Square, İstanbul, Türkiye - Kazım Büfe
Place marker in Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. 4a, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Yıldız, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- 150g portion of meat doner
- Special ayran
- Milk bread (sütlü ekmek)
Experiences captured
- Started a new late-night food series in Beşiktaş
- Visited Çengel Döner's new branch in Beşiktaş
- Observed the doner being cut and prepared
- Walked through Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue
- Discussed the history of late-night doner culture
- Passed by famous local snack stalls and buffets
- Recalled the location of Turkey's first McDonald's
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, and black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
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 Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in Beyoğlu, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 6 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 150g portion of meat doner, Special ayran, Milk bread (sütlü ekmek). 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.