
Maksut Askar
Maksut Askar is a celebrated Turkish chef and the owner of Neolokal in Istanbul, where he focuses on traditional Anatolian recipes and ingredients. His culinary philosophy emphasizes sustainability and the preservation of local food heritage.
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Maksut Aşkar is a Michelin-starred chef who highlighted the importance of the 43 Taste Points as a guide for exploring Cappadocia.
Nevşehir Kültür Yolu Festivali’nde lezzet yıldızları geçidiHürriyet·
Turkey· 2026-08-10
Maksut Askar is recognized as an icon of the new Turkish cuisine at the restaurant Neolokal in Istanbul.
De Santiago de Compostela a San Francisco: algunas de las mejores calles del mundo para comer | Lonely | El ViajeroEl País·
Spain· 2025-08-28
Maksut Askar is a Turkish chef from Istanbul participating in the Residência project alongside João Rodrigues.
A Residência de João Rodrigues está de volta – e arranca já em Abril | GastronomiaPúblico·
Portugal· 2025-03-18





















