Chef Somer Sivrioğlu Closes Istanbul Restaurant, Relocates to Sydney

Chef Somer Sivrioğlu has announced the closure of his Istanbul restaurant, Efendy, after five years of operation. The establishment will be moving back to Sydney, Australia, where its culinary journey began.

The decision was shared through the restaurant's social media accounts, stating that the final service in Istanbul took place on August 16. This marks the end of the Istanbul chapter for Efendy, which first opened its doors in Sydney in 2007.

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The story that began in Sydney in 2007; it turned into thousands of tables, friendships, and unforgettable moments. It's time to return to Sydney, the city where Efendy, which we brought to Istanbul five years ago, was born.

In the social media post, Sivrioğlu reflected on the restaurant's history, noting that its story in Sydney grew over the years, leading to thousands of shared meals and friendships. The move back to Sydney is described not as an end, but as a new step for the restaurant's ongoing story, which remains true to its core identity.

Sivrioğlu's decision signifies the conclusion of Efendy's five-year presence in Istanbul. The restaurant will now continue its operations in Sydney, returning to its origins.

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With our last service on August 16, we are completing this chapter in Istanbul. However, this is not an end; it is a new step in our story that continues to be true to its essence.