EKMEKCI - Turkish Lunch Room | Esther Canisius

An accessible and contemporary interior in which all cultures feel at home and where everyone can enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine. The interior is ‘Dutch’ (of European) with an oriental touch. The (antique) pots and cans on the shelves origin from Turkey.

In the lounge area, you will find hand-knotted macrame awnings which creates cosiness. Together with the two large trees and the plants on the wall, this strengthens the sence of bringing the outside in and makes you feel as if you are in relaxed southern European atmospheres.

Eat first, work later! Or: "Een hongerige beer danst niet" (A hungry bear doesn't dance.) makes the Turks smile because of the funny literal translation of this Turkish proverb, while anyone who does not speak Turkish, asks about the meaning of that remarkable phrase. And the conversation continues…