Fatih Tutak
Fatih Tutak | |
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| Born | August 31, 1985 Turkey |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Owner of two Michelin-starred restaurant TURK Fatih Tutak |
Fatih Tutak (born 31 August 1985) is a renowned Turkish chef and proprietor of the two Michelin-starred establishment TURK Fatih Tutak, which was highlighted by CNN Travel as one of the "world's best new restaurants for 2020".
Biography
Tutak's culinary journey commenced at Bolu Mengen Culinary School, where he received formal training, followed by an apprenticeship under Paul Pairet in Turkey. He expanded his expertise internationally by working in key Chinese cities including Qingdao, Beijing, and Hong Kong, before joining the kitchen team at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. His skills were further refined at Tokyo’s prestigious 3-Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin under chef Seiji Yamamoto. Subsequently, he collaborated with chef Rene Redzepi at Noma, a restaurant repeatedly honored as the best worldwide.
In 2015, Tutak took on the role of Head Chef at The Dining Room within The House of Sathorn in Bangkok, eventually advancing to Director of Culinary Operations. During his tenure, the restaurant achieved significant international recognition, securing the 36th and 43rd positions on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017 and 2018 respectively, along with receiving a Michelin Plate in the Thailand Michelin Guide for 2018–19.
He developed a menu inspired by Turkish cuisine at The Dining Room, featuring distinctive dishes such as 'From my Mom,' which offers a modern take on traditional Turkish dumplings.
In December 2019, Tutak returned to Turkey to establish his signature restaurant, Turk Fatih Tutak, located in Istanbul.
Awards
2017: Positioned 36th – The Dining Room at The House of Sathorn, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
2018: Positioned 43rd – The Dining Room at The House of Sathorn, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2018: Awarded Michelin Plate – The Dining Room at The House of Sathorn, Thailand Michelin Guide
2020: Honored as "Best Chef" – Fatih Tutak & "Best Restaurant" – Turk Fatih Tutak by Time Out Istanbul 19th Food & Drink Awards
2023: Awarded two Michelin stars