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.