Mikla
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | October 2005 |
| Headquarters | Istanbul , Turkey |
Key people | Mehmet Gürs (Chef-Owner) |
| Products | New Anatolian Kitchen cuisine |
Mikla is a modern dining establishment located in Istanbul, focusing on the concept of "New Anatolian Kitchens." Since its inauguration in October 2005, it has been situated on the upper two levels of The Marmara Pera Hotel within the historic Pera neighborhood, providing sweeping vistas of Istanbul. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in October 2022.
Restaurant
Perched atop The Marmara Pera hotel, Mikla was created to deliver an elegant yet contemporary culinary experience that embodies the spirit of Istanbul. The menu and ambiance are influenced by the Turkish-Scandinavian background of Chef-Owner Mehmet Gürs, who has been a trailblazer in Istanbul’s contemporary gastronomy since his arrival in 1996.
The establishment’s name is derived from "Miklagard", the Old Norse designation for Istanbul, meaning "the Great Town."
In 2012, Mikla unveiled its distinctive "New Anatolian Kitchen," which focuses on creative reinterpretations of traditional Turkish regional dishes.
Chef-Owner
Mehmet Gürs, who owns and heads the kitchen at Mikla, was born in Finland to a Turkish father and a Finnish-Swedish mother. Raised in Sweden, he pursued hospitality education and professional training in the United States before moving to Istanbul in 1996 to open his initial restaurant. He currently oversees the Food and Beverage Group operations in Bangladesh.