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Where to Eat in Fatih, İstanbul: Kaymak With Honey
This guide turns Ultimate Istanbul Food Tour: Best Turkish Street Food | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo from National Geographic into a practical restaurant map with 11 saved spots around Fatih, Beşiktaş, and Beyoğlu. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a cafe stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
National Geographic explored the rich culinary heritage of Istanbul by sampling traditional dishes across both the European and Asian continents. Mark was particularly impressed by the legendary kaymak and the 'flirty kebab,' noting how the city's history as a Silk Road crossroads has created one of the most unique food cultures on Earth.
What this map is good for
- Planning a turkish restaurant stop or short itinerary in Fatih.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 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
- Midyeci Ahmet Akaretler
Restaurant in Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:37, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Yıldız, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Karadeniz Döner Asım Usta
Fast Food Restaurant in Sinanpaşa, Köyiçi Cd No:6, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Şen Cafe Restaurant
Cafe in Mehmet Nesih Özmen, Savaş Cd No:41, 34173 Güngören/İstanbul, Türkiye, Mehmet Nesih Özmen, Güngören, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Çiğ Köfteci Seyfettin Usta
Turkish Restaurant in Zeyrek, İtfaiye Cd. No:15, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Zeyrek, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Dürümcü Mustafa
Turkish Restaurant in Molla Fenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:53, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Molla Fenari, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Grand Bazaar
Tourist Attraction in Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Balikci Sabahattin
Seafood Restaurant in Cankurtaran, Şht. Hasan Kuyu Sk. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cankurtaran, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu
Breakfast Restaurant in Sinanpaşa, Çelebi Oğlu Sk. No:6, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Yaşar Bafra Pide Salonu
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi, Halk Cd. No:72, 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye, Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Osmanlı Kokoreç
Restaurant in Hüseyinağa, Tarlabaşı Blv No:85/D, 34100 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hüseyinağa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Köfteci Kadırgalı
Turkish Restaurant in Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Camii Sok. No:5/A, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hoca Paşa, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- kaymak with honey
- pisi (fried dough)
- menemen (scrambled eggs with tomato)
- mihlama (melted cheese with cornmeal)
- preserved veal with eggs
- doner kebab
- pide (cheese flatbread)
- kuru fasulye (white beans with rice)
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- explored the neighborhood of Besiktas
- visited a legendary breakfast restaurant
- watched a 200kg doner kebab being sliced
- crossed the Bosporus Strait to the Asian side
- dined at a traditional Turkish family restaurant
- walked through a popular food street during lunch rush
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)
Extra place context
- Balıkçı Sabahattin
Housed in a historic wooden Ottoman mansion in Cankurtaran, this family-run seafood restaurant is a beloved institution.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul, providing comprehensive guides to the historic Fatih district, including its Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
Planning questions
Where did National Geographic eat in Fatih, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 11 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Fatih, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Fatih, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include kaymak with honey, pisi (fried dough), menemen (scrambled eggs with tomato), mihlama (melted cheese with cornmeal). 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.