Hazer Amani in the Kepos Kitchen: Rice Paella and Vermicelli Orzo
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Since the day it opened, Kepos Balık Evi has been more than just a restaurant serving fresh fish and mezes; it has been a "Meyhane" where culinary culture is shared and friendships are brought to the table.
One of the most beautiful examples of this sharing is the preparation of Rice Paella and Vermicelli Orzo recipes in the Kepos kitchen, alongside renowned Chef Hazer Amani.
Hazer Amani has been a frequent guest at Kepos Balık Evi since our early years, sharing our table with his friends and family. This video is not just a collaboration; it is a natural reflection of a deep-rooted friendship and culinary conversation spanning many years.
A Homecoming to the Kitchen
When Hazer Amani enters the Kepos kitchen, it doesn’t feel like a guest chef visiting; it feels like a son of the house returning to his own kitchen. His friendship with our founder, Tarkan Uğur, dating back to their university years, is reflected in our harmony in the kitchen. While preparing our Paella and Orzo recipes, we didn't just add techniques to the pot—we added our shared memories.
Kepos Balık Evi, which has stood out in Ankara Çayyolu for years with its fresh fish and meze culture, continues to enrich its menu with these special recipes crafted in our kitchen.
New Flavors in the Kepos Kitchen
In this episode, Hazer Amani focuses on two delicacies that are indispensable to seafood restaurants in Spain and Greece:
Rice Paella
Vermicelli Orzo
These recipes have taken their place as special flavors on the Kepos menu, often preferred as main courses. In the video, you can watch both the preparation of these recipes and how they were adapted to the Kepos kitchen philosophy.
This collaboration provides one of the clearest answers to the question, "Can you eat good fish in Ankara, a city without a sea?": the right product, the right culinary vision, and genuine sharing.
Video: Paella and Orzo with Hazer Amani at Kepos
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The Dining Culture at Kepos
At Kepos, the kitchen is not just a place where food is prepared; it is the center of conversation, learning, and sharing. This video captures exactly that.
Hazer Amani sharing a meze recipe from his childhood, explaining recipes so they can be easily made at home, and the natural banter in the kitchen reflect the soul of Kepos perfectly.
For our guests who choose Kepos in the Çayyolu, Mutlukent, and Beysukent areas, this philosophy remains unchanged:
Daily and seasonal fish.
Fresh mezes.
A quiet, sincere, and authentic Meyhane atmosphere.
At Kepos, a meal is not just what’s on the plate; it becomes a holistic experience through conversation, music, and atmosphere.
We Welcome You to Kepos Balık Evi
The conversation that began in our kitchen with Hazer Amani continues every evening at our tables.
To explore our menu, learn about our live music days, or make a reservation, please visit our website.
📞 Reservation: +90312 235 67 31
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