Visit Babajan in Carlton North to explore traditional Turkish cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. A menu crafted by experienced chef Kirsty Chiaplias and features the well-loved flavours of the Middle East like the golden and flaky baklava and fresh salads filled with beetroot. The space is modern and inviting with polished concrete floors and functional pew-style seating, adding to the laid-back vibe. An ever-changing menu that is influenced by the availability and seasonality of the produce.
Kirsty Chiaplias has over 20 years of cooking experience in professional kitchens under her belt.
Starting out as a 16 year old apprentice in one of Melbourne’s five star hotels, Kirsty has also worked with some very prominent chefs in her time including Gordon Ramsay, Jarrod Hudson of Easy Tiger in Smith Street (1 hat), Andrew Blake of Blake's (2 hat) and now for almost three years, Ismail Tosun – the owner of Gigibaba.
With expertise ranging from many different cuisines, Thai, modern Australian, and Greek - stemming from her own heritage, she has now found her niche in Turkish & Middle Eastern flavours.
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