Somer Sivrioglu

Somer Sivrioglu is a Turkish Australian 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. He later opened his own restaurant Efendy in Sydney.

Somer Sivrioglu has written weekly columns for the Turkish community newspaper Yeni Vatan. He has also hosted the TV show Somer in Mutfagi ("Somer's Kitchen") and the SBS Radio program Lezzete Yolculuk (Journey to Taste).

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