Partner Content: Celebrity Chef and TikTok personality CZN Burak recently opened the first international location for his Turkish restaurant concept in Downtown Dubai. So naturally FACT caught up with the man who is synonymous with gigantic food portions and an ever-so cheeky smile.

What can diners expect when dining at CZN Burak Dubai? 

Designed to reflect a sultan’s majlis atmosphere, the restaurant portrays Ottoman-style grandeur, from its 1200 maximum seating capacity to the lavish furniture in white, orange and green colours. The Arabic influence in the décor can be spotted in the golden and brown wooden embellishments. The marble floor adds a luminous effect to the softly lit open space, creating an Arabian nights’ setting where private group gatherings can be hosted comfortably. CZNBurak is the biggest restaurant in Downtown Dubai!


How often will you personally be in Dubai to oversee the restaurant?

The Dubai restaurant is a launching pad for the CZN Burak brand in the GCC and customers can expect to see a lot of me here. Whether at the restaurant, performing famously breath-taking shows, or on social media, sharing the magic and passion with my worldwide followers.


What are the signature dishes at CZN Burak Dubai and which is your favourite to prepare for guests?

Our menu features the lamb shank with kabseh tandoori, testi kebab with diced lamb, begendi kebab and belen-style lamb casserole. For our dessert menu, customers can expect a selection of popular Turkish sweets such as trilice, which is a Turkish-style milk cake, sultac and kunafa. All are served with a unique Chef Burak twist.

I have an intimate relationship with all the dishes I make, this is what I enjoy doing, and it’s hard to identify one favourite dish. Still, there’s something different about cooking them in huge sizes. For us, an XXXL dish represents family time and sharing a table with your loved ones. So that is what I love doing, sharing a meal with those I care about.

 
 
 
 
 
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Can you please describe your creative process when it comes to the creation of new dishes? Where do you get your inspiration from, especially when it comes to the presentation?

Life is full of inspiration, that is where I draw my new ideas from, you should never limit yourself, there’s always a source of inspiration to spark your creativity if you keep an open mind, learn from experiences and the people around you, and have the will to develop those ideas and work on them to become a reality.