Vedat Milor in Kadıköy: 13 Spots From 9 Videos

Kadıköy’ün Gizli Hazineleri - Vedat Milor'un İzinde 8. Bölüm

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Vedat Milor praised Basta Street Food Bar as an undiscovered gem in Kadıköy, particularly highlighting the rare use of high-quality Aydın olive oil and real yogurt in their ayran. He was exceptionally impressed by the textural balance of the hummus and the depth of flavor in the vegetarian wrap.

Food from the video

• ayran with real yogurt taste
• salad with arugula, red cabbage, buckwheat, and apple
• hummus with high-quality tahini and olive oil
• vegetarian wrap with cauliflower and pumpkin
• smoked beef brisket wrap with mustard sauce
• lamb wrap made from lamb breast
• lamb burger
• spicy Ali Göde turnip juice (şalgam)

Spots from the video

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   Rafine Moda - Fine Cuisine

   Breakfast Restaurant · Price level: Moderate

   Caferağa, Nene Hatun Sk. 3 A, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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   Basta! Street Food Bar

   Fast Food Restaurant · Price level: Moderate

   Caferağa, Sakız Sk. No:1, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Vedat Milor: “Dünyada Böyle Bir Şey Yok” : Bostancı'da Cağ Kebap Deneyimi

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Vedat Milor visited an Erzurum-style cağ kebap restaurant in Istanbul, praising the establishment for preparing fresh meat three times a day to prevent dryness. He particularly enjoyed the 'tatari' style of less-cooked lamb, noting that the horizontal cooking method better highlights the meat's natural fat and quality.

Food from the video

• Cağ kebap
• İnek yoğurdu
• Yoğurtlu pazı
• Karamelize soğan
• Acılı soğan piyazı
• Atom
• Sumaklı soğan
• Lavaş

Spots from the video

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   Gardaş Cağ Kebap Bostancı Şubesi

   Restaurant

   İçerenköy, Değirmen Yolu Cd. No:25, 34752 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

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   Nazende Cadde

   Restaurant

   Sembol apt, Caddebostan, Caddebostan Plaj Yolu Sk. No:13/A, 34728 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Kadıköy'de Yıllardır Vazgeçemediğim Konya Lokantası

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Vedat Milor revisited his favorite Konya cuisine restaurant to confirm that its high standards remain unchanged, awarding the Etli Ekmek a perfect ten out of ten. He particularly praised the Yağlı Somun and the complex umami flavors of the okra soup, noting that the restaurant's traditional methods represent a direct extension of Ottoman palace cuisine.

Food from the video

• Yağlı Somun (cheese-filled pita)
• Sheep's milk yogurt from Konya
• Okra soup (Bamya Çorbası)
• Tandir lamb (Kebab)
• Etli Ekmek (meat bread)
• Bıçak Arası (chopped meat pita)
• Cheese and egg pita
• Ayran with mint

Spots from the video

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   Konyalılar Etli Ekmek Fırın Kebap

   Bakery · Price level: Moderate

   Senesenevler Mah, Şemsettin Günaltay Cd. No:33/A, 34742 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Uzun zamandır bu kadar iyi bir avokadolu tost yememiştim, tatlılardan birine de 10/10 verdim.

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Vedat Milor was exceptionally impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the owner's dedication to replicating international recipes, specifically praising the avocado toast as one of the best he has had in a long time. He gave the apple French toast a perfect 10 out of 10 rating, describing it as a magnificent dish that could get someone hooked.

Food from the video

• avocado and egg toast with Ezine cheese
• sucuk toast with chili pepper jam
• hummus with salsa and green olives
• homemade bread
• simit
• lemon cake with mascarpone and lemon curd
• apple French toast with white chocolate and vanilla

Spots from the video

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   Nove Garden

   Coffee Shop

   Suadiye mah. Bagdat Caddesi Sadikoglu apt. No 403 Nove, Suadiye, 34100 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Bu kez gençlerin isteği üzerine Kadıköy’de Hungry Birds’e gittik.

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Vedat Milor visited a popular youth spot in Kadıköy to try their unique Cherry Burger and Smash Burger. He was particularly impressed by the crispy texture of the oven-finished bread and the high-quality melting cheese in the appetizers. While he suggested adding caramelized onions to the Smash Burger, he ultimately recommended the venue for its fair pricing and flavorful sauces.

Food from the video

• Cheddar cheese balls
• Hellim cheese balls
• Tomato sauce
• Cherry Burger
• Smash Burger
• Chicken Shawarma

Spots from the video

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   Hungry Birds Fried Chicken Kadıköy

   Fast Food Restaurant · Price level: Moderate

   Osmanağa, Kıvanç Sk. No:5/2, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Moda’ya gelmişken Linda’nın çok sevdiği İskender İskenderoğlu’na uğradık.

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Vedat Milor visited İskender İskenderoğlu in Kadıköy because it is a personal favorite of his wife, Linda. They enjoyed a traditional İskender kebap made from a lamb-beef blend, which Linda particularly missed while living in America. Milor highlighted the importance of the meat quality and the specific ritual of adding sumac and onions to the dish.

Food from the video

• İskender kebap
• lamb and beef mixed doner
• yogurt
• pide
• butter
• onion with sumac

Spots from the video

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   Kebapçı İskender - İskender İskenderoğlu

   Kebab Shop · Price level: Expensive

   Caferağa, Albay Faik Sözdener Cd. No:3, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Dondurma serimizde bu kez favorim yeşil elma sorbesi ve bitter çikolata oldu.

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Vedat Milor was particularly impressed by the green apple sorbet, noting its intense flavor felt like biting into a real apple. He praised the high-quality ingredients, specifically highlighting the authentic vanilla and the exceptional Belgian chocolate used in the ice cream. Ultimately, he decided to purchase several bars of dark chocolate, despite the high price point, due to their superior quality.

Food from the video

• Lime and coconut sorbet
• Green apple sorbet
• Date sorbet (sugar-free)
• Vanilla ice cream
• Dark chocolate ice cream
• Coffee and milk ice cream
• Orange chocolate
• Pistachio chocolate

Spots from the video

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   Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali Usta

   Ice Cream Shop · Price level: Moderate

   Caferağa, Moda Cd., 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Sizlerden gelen dondurma talepleri üzerine bu yaz birkaç durağa uğrayacağız. İlki Paseo.

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Vedat Milor was highly impressed by the quality at Caseo, noting that the balance and ingredients reached a level comparable to top-tier Italian standards. He and his wife both independently selected the seasonal peach and olive oil gelato as their number one favorite. He concluded that while personal preference plays a role, the overall technical execution of the ice cream was exceptionally high.

Food from the video

• Kırmızı erik sorbe
• Ricotta ve portakal dondurma
• Passion fruit (çarkıfelek meyvesi) dondurma
• Şeftali ve zeytinyağı dondurma
• Yanık süt dondurma
• Yoğurt vişne dondurma
• Vanilya biter çikolata dondurma
• Lime ve çili biberli dondurma

Spots from the video

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   Paseo Gelato & Sorbet

   Ice Cream Shop

   Erenköy, Ömer Paşa Sk. No:24 / B, 34728 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Karaköy’de Gerçek Antep Kebabı: Ciğerden Zırh Kıymasına

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Vedat Milor was exceptionally impressed by the authentic Antep-style liver sauté and hand-minced kebabs, noting that the meat's texture and spice balance reached a level of perfection rarely found in Istanbul. He emphasized that the 'zırh' (hand-chopped) technique is essential for the meat's ideal crumbly consistency.

Food from the video

• Antep usulü ciğer kavurma
• Tırnak pidesi
• Sade zırh kıyma kebabı
• Acılı Antep kebabı
• Sebzeli Antep kebabı
• Kuzu şiş
• Kuyruk yağı
• Sumaklı soğan salatası

Spots from the video

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   Antep Usulu Kebapçı no.27

   Kebab Shop

   Zühtüpaşa, Hasanamir Sok. Vedathan İş Merkezi D:1/E, 34724 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye