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Where to Eat in İstanbul: Soğuş From Ayaküstü Lezzetler | Varedelo
This guide turns ÖZLEM ROTASI | Gurbetten Gelen Misafire İstanbul Lezzetleri W/ @OkanUSA – Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Beşiktaş, Ümraniye, and Üsküdar. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bar and grill, and a natural feature. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler hosted Okan, a US-based creator, to showcase authentic Turkish flavors that are difficult to find abroad. They visited Micanoğlu Pide to enjoy traditional Görele-style pide made with high-quality butter and crispy baklava flour. The host emphasized the nostalgic value of these specific dishes for Turks living overseas.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beşiktaş.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- KUZUBOSPORUS
Restaurant in Beylerbeyi, Beylerbeyi Çamlıca Cd. No: 14/1, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye, Beylerbeyi, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Micanoğlu Görele Pide
Bar And Grill in İstiklal, Dolmabahçe Cd 12/A, 34762 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstiklal, Ümraniye, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Bosphorus
Natural Feature in Bosphorus, Türkiye, Türkiye - Mavi Balik
Restaurant in Kuruçeşme, Muallim Naci Cd. 64/A, 34345 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kuruçeşme, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- soğuş
- kokoreç
- Görele pidesi
- mish i pjekur pide
- imansız peynirli pide
- mish i grirë pide
- veza
- gjalpë
Experiences captured
- hosted okaninstagram from America
- visited Micanoğlu Pide in Ümraniye
- discussed the restaurant business in America
- tasted traditional Black Sea style pide
- observed pide preparation with baklava flour
- compared cooked versus raw mincemeat techniques
- shared a meal with a social media creator
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey, is a transcontinental city located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, the city served as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires over a period exceeding 1,500 years. The architectural landscape features structures from various historical periods. The Hagia Sophia, originally a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, displays a massive dome and mosaics.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street snack, often called a 'Turkish bagel.' This circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and molasses. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, trending evolution of the classic fish sandwich (Balık Ekmek). While the traditional version is served in a bun. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but a massive trend in Istanbul for 2026, this is a horizontal rotisserie kebab. - Midye Dolma
Stuffed mussels that are a staple of Istanbul’s late-night food culture. These are mussel shells filled with a fragrant mixture of herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants. - İskender Kebap
A decadent classic consisting of thinly sliced döner lamb laid over pieces of warm pide bread.
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 all public transport as cash is not accepted on buses and trams, and one card can be used for multiple passengers.
- Always carry Turkish Lira in small denominations for tips and street food, as credit card machines rarely allow adding gratuities to the bill.
- When dining at sit-down restaurants, a 10% cash tip is customary unless a service charge is already explicitly included on the receipt.
- Use official ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber to ensure transparent pricing and avoid common taxi fare disputes.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 UEFA Europa League Final at Beşiktaş Park
- Transformation of historic Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations into major cultural hubs and archaeology parks
- The 18th Istanbul Biennial's public-program and community academy year
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from ÖZLEM ROTASI | Gurbetten Gelen Misafire İstanbul Lezzetleri W/ @OkanUSA – Ayaküstü Lezzetler, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
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.