Chef Profile
Musa Dağdeviren
✓ Verified“The identity of a nation is hidden in its cuisine. We are just protecting.”
İstanbul
Traditional Turkish CuisineAnatolian Street FoodsGastronomy Research
Biography
Born in Gaziantep, Musa Dağdeviren is a culinary archaeologist who researches and unearths the 'lost recipes' of Turkish cuisine. Over the years, he has introduced more than 300 lost Anatolian dishes to his menu with the Çiya restaurant chain in Kadıköy. He is introduced as the ambassador of Turkish cuisine in the world press such as New Yorker, Time and Guardian.
Awards
2020
James Beard Award — International Nomination
Istanbul / New York
2017
Netflix Chef's Table
One of the 6 chefs introduced to the world