My Love Language Is Cooking
“My love language is cooking,” Ayasofya co-owner/chef Fatma Dursunoğlu said. While her background as an engineer in her native Turkey included time working with the United Nations on sustainability and climate change, she said engineering never brought her the joy that cooking for others does.
A Menu Heavy on Pastries, Cheese, and Meat
The couple gave Kalamazoo its only Turkish restaurant, where everything is made from scratch in-house, except the desserts, which are imported from Turkey.
Bruno’s old pizza oven still gets plenty of use as the Ayasofya team continues to offer traditional pizzas, as well as numerous pizza-like pastry dishes and appetizers. Several of these dishes are Instagram cheese-pull perfect and Halil noted that they pay extra to ensure they use the best flours, oils, meats and cheese for maximum flavor.
Our Culinary Inspirations
Authentic Recipes
Our dishes are crafted using traditional recipes passed down through generations, ensuring every bite is a genuine taste of Turkey.
Fresh Ingredients
We believe in using only the freshest ingredients to bring out the vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine.
Turkish Hospitality
Experience the warmth and friendliness of Turkish hospitality in our cozy Kalamazoo location.
