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Ayaküstü Lezzetler in Şişli, İstanbul: 6 Spots
This guide turns İSTANBUL TAVSİYELERİNİZİ KEŞFETTİK - VLOG #10 - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Şişli, Bayrampaşa, and Beyoğlu. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, a cultural center, 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 visited a hidden tandır bakery in Çıksalın based on viewer recommendations, where they were impressed by the authentic Erzincan products and fresh bread. They particularly enjoyed the combination of warm tandır bread with honey, cream, and tulum cheese before heading to the historic Bomontiada for coffee. The creators emphasized the importance of local shopkeepers and the high quality of regional ingredients sourced directly from Anatolia.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Şişli.
- 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
- Prava Pita Bosnian Pastry
Bakery in Yıldırım, Şht. Kamil Balkan Cd. No:12, 34040 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye, Yıldırım, Bayrampaşa, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Monochrome
Restaurant in Yapı Kredi bomontiada, Merkez, Birahane Sk. No: 1/C, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Merkez, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Yapı Kredi bomontiada
Cultural Center in Merkez Mah Silahşör Cad, Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikası, Merkez, Birahane Sk. No:1, 34384 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Merkez, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Monomu Burger
Restaurant in Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Bilgi Sk. No:50, 34470 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Perpa Ticaret Merkezi
Place marker in Halil Rıfat Paşa, Yüzer Havuz Sk. No:1/1, 34384 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Halil Rıfat Paşa, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Çıksalın Tandır Evi
Restaurant in 12/1A, Halıcıoğlu, Şan Sk., 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Halıcıoğlu, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Tandır ekmeği
- Tulum peyniri
- Tereyağı
- Kavurmalı yumurta
- Patatesli yumurta
- Bal
- Kaymak
- Ballı kaymaklı dürüm
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Explored Çıksalın neighborhood in Beyoğlu
- Visited a traditional tandır bakery
- Had a regional Erzincan-style breakfast
- Interviewed the owner of the breakfast spot
- Relaxed at Bomontiada's historic courtyard
- Drank coffee at Monaco Coffee
- Enjoyed the winter sun in Istanbul
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a geographical link between Europe and Asia. Historically, it functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city was founded as Byzantium by Greek settlers in approximately 657 BCE, renamed Constantinople in 330 CE by Emperor Constantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street food, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and typically dipped in grape molasses (pekmez) before baking for a distinct. - Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)
A historic staple of the Eminönü waterfront, this sandwich features freshly grilled mackerel or white fish served in half a loaf of crusty bread with onions, lettuce. - Cağ Kebabı
Often called the horizontal ancestor of the döner, this Erzurum-style kebab consists of marinated lamb stacked on a horizontal spit and cooked over a wood fire. - Midye Dolma
These stuffed mussels are a legendary late-night snack, filled with aromatic rice seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, and currants. - Mantı
Often described as Turkish ravioli, these tiny hand-folded dough parcels are typically filled with minced meat and topped with a triple threat of garlic yogurt, melted butter.
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 exploring. Summer (July and August) can be hot, humid.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including the iconic Bosphorus ferries.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a Turkish home or a mosque to show respect for local cleanliness and traditions.
- Accepting an offer of tea is a significant sign of hospitality and a key way to build rapport with local shopkeepers and residents.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use reputable ride-hailing apps to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Panorama: Dreams and Places exhibition at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Soundscape Festival 2026 at Life Park
- The 'CANNES!' photography exhibition at the Ara Güler Museum
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, providing travel guides and visitor information for districts including Şişli.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in Şişli, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 6 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Şişli, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Şişli, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Tandır ekmeği, Tulum peyniri, Tereyağı, Kavurmalı yumurta. 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.