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Ayaküstü Lezzetler in İstanbul: 4 Spots
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 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 visitor portal of the Beşiktaş Municipality, providing information on historical sites, museums, and local services for tourists in Istanbul.
Planning questions
Where did Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include soğuş, kokoreç, Görele pidesi, mish i pjekur pide. 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.