Somer Sivrioglu


Somer Sivrioglu is a Turkish chef and restaurateur.
Somer Sivrioglu was born on 25 May 1971 in Istanbul, where he lived for 25 years. His mother was also a chef and restaurateur, and he gained an understanding of the Turkish cuisine early in life.
Sivrioglu has held a number of senior positions in the hospitality industry. He has been involved in launching high street restaurant chains, launching specialty eateries and launching and running national restaurants. In 2007, he opened his own restaurant, Efendy, in Balmain, Sydney. In 2016, Sivrioglu opened his second Sydney restaurant, Anason, in Barangaroo.
Somer Sivrioglu has written weekly columns for the Turkish community newspaper Yeni Vatan. He has also hosted the TV show Somer'in Mutfağı and the SBS Radio program Lezzete Yolculuk.
AWARDS
2013 Local Business Awards WINNER Best Restaurant Inner West
2012 Best in Taste Award WINNER
2011 RCNSW Awards of Excellence WINNER Specialty Restaurant
2010 RCNSW Awards of Excellence WINNER Turkish Restaurant
2010 Inner West Courier WINNER Best Restaurant in Inner West