TURK FATIH TUTAK

"Book way ahead for a table at this warm, blond-wood space in the trendy Bomonti neighborhood for chef Fatih Tutak’s theatrical postmodern forays into ancient Turkish traditions. At Turk Fatih Tutak, the microseasonal 13-course tasting menu ends with a showy petit-four performance." - Anya von Bremzen

"Here, Fatih Tutak expresses his love for his Turkish terroir, showcasing ingredients from the region and produce from local traders on a daily basis. This is a chef who cooks with respect for tradition and what nature has to offer. His predilection for sustainability is reflected, among other ways, in his zero-waste approach and his use of preservation techniques such as fermentation and dry-ageing.Familiar flavours take on an extra dimension at Turk. Age-old traditions are adapted here to the spirit of the times.Part of his originality lies in his nuanced use of delicate acidity and smoky flavours. Think grilled lamb with a sumptuous fermented vegetable jus or confit mackerel with the tang of kaffir lime. He makes his börek with thin slices of poached artichoke, an onion cream, salty cheese and caviar. This extraordinary symphony is enhanced by a coulis of pulses, the finest olive oil and an intense balsamic vinegar. The exuberance of bold flavours is this chef's trademark.When it's time for dessert, he invites you into the open kitchen of this chic, contemporary establishment. Here, in the thick of the action, you can admire the cooks working their magic! It is the perfect ending to the inspiring story Fatih Tutak tells with his cuisine." - Michelin Inspector

"TURK Fatih Tutak features local producers in its menu, promoting Anatolian wines both in Turkish and world gastronomy. The restaurant currently offers approximately 270 items on its menu, with nearly 50 locally produced wines and nearly 50 wines made from local grapes. TURK's wine menu matches the micro-seasonal tasting menu, offering wines from global grapes cultivated by local producers. The sommelier, Özkan Sercan Vatansever, notes an increasing demand for natural wines, recommending domestic pet-nats to guests who prefer sparkling wine." - MICHELIN Guide

"The two-Michelin starred Turk Fatih Tutak is involved in earthquake relief efforts by providing meals in emergency kitchens in affected regions."

"TURK Fatih Tutak offers a modern and sophisticated stage for gourmets looking for typically Turkish flavors, which are cleverly reinterpreted by chef Fatih Tutak. The culinary preparations, which often feature delicate sour and smoked notes – the chef’s signature – are forthright, precise and more importantly, express the chef’s fondness of his region and his roots. The famous mantı – a tribute to his mother – have become iconic, just like the service of dessert, which takes place in the open kitchen." - The MICHELIN Guide