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No Menu. No Rules. Just You.

Your taste. A bit of magic.
A 5-course tasting experience,
crafted from scratch just for you.
Fresh, seasonal, deeply personal —
every evening, a new culinary story.
Served in an intimate setting
by your personal chef.

By reservation only

ABOUT US
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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.

ABOUT THE CHEF

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.

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"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

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