14.05.2026 21:00
World-famous chef Hüseyin Özer, who tasted Kastamonu pastırma offered to him in England, said he ate the world's most beautiful pastırma and added, "These should be famous, but Kayseri became famous." Özer's comment sparked the flavor competition between the two cities.
Pastırma purchased from Kastamonu was tasted by world-famous chef Hüseyin Özer in London, the capital of England.
"KAYSERI BECAME FAMOUS WHILE THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FAMOUS"
Tasting the geographically indicated Kastamonu pastırma, Özer said, "There is no such pastırma. It is the most beautiful pastırma in the world. Kayseri became famous even though these should have been famous, what a coincidence. In fact, those who understand the quality of pastırma have already understood, restaurateurs do not understand pastırma very much."
"NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THIS PASTIRMA"
Özer continued his words as follows: "Look, I am just learning. Only those who know this pastırma exist. It is famous in Turkey; there are the smartest people who know and eat this. Not everyone understands this pastırma. It has a wonderful flavor."
BECAME A TOPIC OF DEBATE
The moments when Özer tasted the pastırma were recorded. The images shared on social media attracted great attention. This flavor competition between Kayseri and Kastamonu became a major topic of debate on social media after Özer's comments. It was observed that users made posts comparing the two cities on "thin slicing" and "natural drying."