Indication of Chef Volkan Akdamar's skills and specialties

This menu is a reflection of my personal approach to Anatolian cuisine — where tradition meets subtle innovation. I have taken familiar, time-honored recipes and gently reinterpreted them, staying true to their roots while introducing delicate modern touches. Turkish cuisine itself is shaped by the rich cultural mosaic of Anatolia, where countless traditions, peoples, and flavors have intertwined over centuries. The result is a journey through the comforting, vibrant, and diverse tastes of this land — presented with simplicity, respect, and a contemporary spirit. (this text is not AI created :))

Rakı

Rakı — Distilled Turkish Spirit with Anise

Dry Cacık

Cucumber in garlic yogurt

Barbunya Pilaki with Cinnamon

Stewed Borlotti Beans with Olive Oil & Herbs

Parchment-Baked Pastırma

Turkish cured beef baked with green pepper and butter.

Gavurdağı

Tomato, cucumber, onion, walnuts, parsley in pomegranate molasses and olive oil

Sigara Böreği

Fried pastry rolls filled with eggplant and tahini dip

Long Cooked Lamp

7 hours cooked Lamp with Kaymak & Salted Butter

Pilav with Lemon Zest

Rice cooked with butter and lemon zest.

Sütlaç

Chef's special Rice Pudding

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About Chef Volkan Akdamar

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Other menus by Chef Volkan Akdamar

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