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A personal chef.
A custom dinner.
Welcome to Cook Me Eat Me, an intimate dining room where there’s no menu — only a personal journey through taste.
Each evening, Chef Arzu crafts a 5-course tasting experience just for you, using the freshest local ingredients and your own flavor preferences as inspiration.
It’s not just dinner. It’s a slow, soulful evening, full of surprises, connection, and beauty.
10 seats only. By reservation.
Meet The Chef
Arzu Gasimova is the chef and founder of Cook Me, Eat Me — an intimate dining room where passion is plated and every detail whispers something personal.
Her story? A masterclass in reinvention.
“At 40, I didn’t have a midlife crisis. I had a midlife awakening.”
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Chef's Story
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Born in the former Soviet Union, Arzu grew up steeped in discipline and classical training — piano, ballet, and an education built on structure. But beneath the surface was always a longing for something more sensuous, more creative.
She studied political science. It didn’t stir her. She built a stellar international career in marketing, working as an expat and top manager across multiple countries. Still, something vital was missing.
Then, in 2016 — during what she now lovingly calls a “beautiful depression” — Arzu walked away from it all. Not just the career, but the identity tied to it. She had never cooked before (not even a casual flirtation with the kitchen), but something called her to the fire.
She enrolled at the Culinary Arts Academy, graduating as a professional chef. Then came immersive studies in Italy and France — Italian cuisine, pastry, the art of indulgence. The spark was real. The change was radical.
Today, Arzu creates tailor-made dining experiences where food becomes the language of pleasure. No restaurant noise, no rush — just music, wine, and a seductive meal shared in an elegant, private setting.
Cook Me, Eat Me is more than a name. It’s an invitation.

"It’s not just cooking, “I believe I’m serving joy, desire, and connection — one plate at a time."
Contact Us
Address
Tomtom, Kumbaracı Ykş. No:56,
34355 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Contact
+90 5325531901
Working Hours
Tuesday-Saturday
7 pm – 11pm
Sunday - Monday
Closed