27.10.2025 17:55
The restaurant of MasterChef Turkey judge Mehmet Yalçınkaya in Ankara is in the spotlight not only for its flavors but also for its prices. A receipt for a tasting menu priced at 12,250 Turkish lira shared on social media sparked a debate; while some commented that "flavor is an art," others stated that "this price should not be paid for a tasting menu."
MasterChef Turkey judge Mehmet Yalçınkaya is in the spotlight with his recently opened restaurant in Ankara. The famous chef's new restaurant has quickly become one of the most popular places offering a fine dining experience. However, the most talked-about topic on social media has been the restaurant's prices.
A receipt shared by a social media user quickly garnered thousands of interactions.
SHARED THE BILL
The receipt shows that the total bill for a tasting menu for two people, along with a bottle of alcoholic beverage, amounts to 12,250 TL. The dishes included in the tasting menu offer a true gastronomic journey. The menu features special flavors with the chef's touch, including salmon bacon, mackerel tartare, shrimp with artichoke heart, gazpacho, mastic-flavored octopus, and a lavender-flavored dessert as the finale.
DIVIDED SOCIAL MEDIA USERS
After the post, comments on social media were divided. Some users defended the restaurant by saying, "If flavor is an art, the price should match the artwork," while others criticized it by asking, "Is this price reasonable for a tasting menu?"