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Award-Winning Excellence for Sydney and Istanbul’s Culinary Scene
Sydney’s culinary scene continues to dominate with spectacular wins at prominent awards in 2024. Notably, Anason and Maydanoz, two celebrated establishments, have received distinguished accolades for their contributions to the city’s vibrant gastronomy.
Anason, located in Barangaroo, was crowned Best Specialty Restaurant NSW at the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence, underscoring its commitment to innovative flavors and exceptional service.
Meanwhile, Maydanoz, a darling of Sydney’s dining scene, earned the prestigious One Chef’s Hat in the Good Food Guide Awards. This recognition solidifies its reputation as a must-visit for gourmet enthusiasts.
Adding to this stellar year, Efendy Istanbul has made waves with its inclusion in the Michelin Guide 2025 and a remarkable four Gault Millau toques, cementing its position as a global culinary icon.
These awards highlight the exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication of Sydney’s restaurateurs, elevating the city’s status as a premier destination for world-class dining.
Stay tuned for more updates as Sydney’s vibrant food culture continues to inspire and delight.
Efendy and it’s team, reflecting the spirit of Somer Chef
I know very well that there is no need to explain or introduce Somer Sivrioğlu.
When he took the stage at the Adana Taste Festival about 2 months ago, he heard people screaming, people trying to climb on stage to hold his hand, and people saying “Will you throw me your sweaty t-shirt?” backstage. When I saw people shouting, I thought, “This is what it means to be famous and loved at the same time.”
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Somer Chef’s Famous Restaurant: Efendy Istanbul
Somer Sivrioğlu, who became one of the most popular chefs on the screen with the Masterchef Turkey competition, opened the Efendy restaurant in Australia in 2007 after deciding to live in Sydney, where he went for his master’s degree.
Somer Chef, who was introduced to Turkish delicacies abroad, decided to bring these delicacies to Istanbul in recent years and opened the Efendy Istanbul branch in Beşiktaş. We also took a closer look at Efendy restaurant’s special tastes, cocktails, venue design and team.
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Timeout Says
Looking around, most people here are lounging, chatting and grazing. Which is exactly what head chef Somer Sivrioglu wants you to do.
The walls in the downstairs dining area are covered in Turkish comic book posters (it’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Süpermenler!), there’s an open fire and the big wooden tables are pretty much made for a big group of friends sharing tasty eats. They even do Turkish breakfast on the weekends.
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Review: Discover the vibrant plant-based fare of the Aegean at this new Sydney hotspot
The celebrity chef behind Efendy, Anason and Tombrik has opened a new Turkish restaurant – and there’s not a shish kabab in sight.
Don’t be fooled by the glowing neon sign. Maydanoz is not here to sober you up before your nightride home.
Sydney’s newest Turkish restaurant specialises in the vibrant vegetable-based fare from the western Aegean coastline. If you’re after a late night kebab, then you’d better keep walking.
From Sydney to Istanbul: Somer Sivrioğlu brings Efendy to Istanbul
Somer Sivrioğlu, the popular chef of the screens, who started to make his name known to a wider audience with Masterchef, is now preparing to introduce
Efendy, which he opened his first branch in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, to his Turkish fans… Efendy, where many well-known names are regulars in its branch in Sydney, is coming to Istanbul. is assertive about bringing a new breath to the market.
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Balmain’s Efendy gets a trendy makeover
With Balmain’s Efendy intermittently closed, rumours have been circulating about the future of the innovative Turkish restaurant.
The rub is Efendy is relaunching after Easter, with downstairs remodelled as a meze bar serving Istanbul street food, including ”deboned sheep’s head”.
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