Chef Profile
Mehmet Gürs
✓ Verified“I combine Anatolia's thousands of years of culinary heritage with contemporary techniques.”
İstanbul
New Anatolian CuisineFine Diningfermentation
Biography
Swedish-born Turkish chef Mehmet Gürs is known as the pioneer of the 'New Anatolian Cuisine' movement at his Mikla restaurant overlooking the Galata Tower. Gürs, who blends Aegean herbs, Anatolian grains and traditional fermentation techniques with a modern fine dining approach, is the only Turkish chef included in the list of the world's 50 best restaurants.
Awards
2015
The 50 Best Restaurants in the World — Mikla
#44 ranking
2022
Good Food Guide — Top Chef
Türkiye