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Dishes draw inspiration from the Spices are imported directly different.
Kilic family’s roots—comforting from Turkey to preserve flavor For the Kilic siblings, food
soups from the Black Sea region, and authenticity, while the is a language of connection.
bold spices, and hearty meat menu shifts with Alaska’s Every shared meal becomes an
dishes from southern Turkey. seasons. Summer brings lighter invitation—an intimate moment
plates featuring watermelon, where stories are exchanged,
cucumber, and tomato; winter relationships are formed, and
offers richer, warming dishes strangers begin to feel like
designed for the long, cold friends.
months. Everything from the The flavors they carried with
yogurt to the bread is made by them from Turkey are more than
hand, a commitment to tradition recipes. They are memories,
that can be tasted in every bite. traditions, and values lovingly
Rather than chasing trends set at the table. By sharing the
or fusion fare, Zynep and Engin food they left behind, Zynep
invite diners to experience and Engin invite visitors to
dishes and desserts rarely taste not just a culture, but the
found anywhere else in Alaska. shared humanity that binds us
For visitors, it’s an opportunity all together.
to explore global flavors —and 2210 E. Northern Lights Blvd.,
for locals, a place that feels Suite 110, Anchorage, Alaska
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