Günaydin isn’t just a culinary gift to the soul of a meat lover, it’s a feast that takes you to the depths of a food coma and then wakes you up with a punch of mind-boggling flavour. Co-founded by Turkey’s legendary Chef Cüneyt Asan, often referred to as the ‘Professor of Meat’ and known as the fastest butcher in the world, Günaydin sits comfortably overlooking the dazzling Dubai fountain.
The food journey begins as soon as you enter the restaurant, where you pass by their private butcher shop, followed by the open kitchen with meat sizzling away to make way for some dramatic mist. It’s a brightly lit place; perhaps too bright.
Our meal begins with a forgettable salad, Gavurdagi Salatasi, dressed in an unforgettable Pomegranate dressing. Often taken for granted in most places, Günaydin masters its cold mezzes to captivate you right at the beginning. The Turkish Humus, the Acili Ezme and the Muhammara stood their ground, served with perfectly warm and fresh Turkish bread.
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