Travel video guide
Where to Eat in İstanbul and Edirne: Turşu
This guide turns EN SEVDİĞİMİZ KÖFTECİLER - TOP 5️⃣ - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, and Edirne Merkez. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a steak house. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler was particularly impressed by the 180-gram ribeye meatballs in the industrial district and the exceptional quality of the boutique 'Göze' dairy yogurt. They also highlighted the incredible tenderness of the Sivas-style 'kuş kuyruğu' meat, which was so soft it could be eaten without a knife. The hosts emphasized that the secret to these flavors lies in the multi-generational mastery and the use of high-quality, self-produced meats.
What this map is good for
- Planning a 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 5 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
- Must-Et Steakhouse Restourant
Restaurant in Poyralı, 39300 K Köyü/Pınarhisar/Kırklareli, Türkiye, K Köyü, Poyralı, Kırklareli, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Ortaköy Kasabi
Steak House in Mecidiye, Eski Bahçe Sk. No:16, 34930 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Mecidiye, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye - 3N Sofra Karaköy
Turkish Restaurant in Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:27, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Birtat Köfte ve Çorba Salonu
Restaurant in İstasyon, Yeni Sanayi Sitesi, 22100 Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Türkiye, İstasyon, Edirne Merkez, Edirne, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kofteci Niyazi
Restaurant in Muradiye, Hayrabolu Cd. No:56, 22300, 22300 Uzunköprü/Edirne, Türkiye, Muradiye, Uzunköprü, Edirne, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- 180 gram dana kaburga köfte
- Göze mandıra yoğurdu
- Turşu
- Acı sos
- Sivas yaprak köfte
- Kuş kuyruğu eti (Nuar)
- Sivas pidesi
- Ayran
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a 40-year veteran meatball master in an industrial site
- Dined in a hidden garden behind a busy shop
- Tasted exclusive boutique dairy yogurt
- Visited a 4th generation Sivas family restaurant
- Observed traditional Sivas meat preparation techniques
- Enjoyed meat and meatballs on a balcony with Istanbul views
- Discussed the 'drömeç' style of eating Sivas meatballs
- Learned about self-produced and processed meat quality
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 İstanbul and Edirne?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul and Edirne.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul and Edirne?
Creator picks from the video include 180 gram dana kaburga köfte, Göze mandıra yoğurdu, Turşu, Acı sos. 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.