Once upon a time, in the heart of Antalya, there was a young boy who stepped onto the path of apprenticeship to face the challenges of life: Mehmet Akdağ. Having lost his father at the age of eight, Mehmet was put to work for Hacı Hasan Usta by his mother. At that time, when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the savior of the Turkish nation, came to Antalya, Mehmet and his master made preparations to serve him an unforgettable feast.
That day, the green beans they picked in the garden were so few that they could barely make one serving. But Mehmet and Hacı Hasan did their best not to embarrass Atatürk. In the fresh spring air, with the meticulousness of the master and the perseverance of Mehmet, the fresh beans were served to Atatürk. In that moment, the dreams of a child and the wisdom of a master chef combined to make history.
But not everything went so smoothly. One day, a hair that fell out during a guest’s meal infuriated Master Hacı Hasan. He got angry, called all his employees together, fined them, and told them to come to the shop the next day with their hair shaved off with a razor. That morning, Mehmet received not an ordinary punishment, but a sign that would change the course of his life: The letter “V,” left over from a car accident when he was young. This sign, which means seven in old Turkish, caught the Master’s attention and he nicknamed him “7 Mehmet”. Thus began the adventure of 7 Mehmet.
One of Antalya’s favorite places to eat, 7 Mehmet is meticulous about using fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and fish in season. The menu is carefully prepared according to the seasons when each ingredient is at its peak of flavor; tandoori and zucchini desserts are just a few examples of these amazing flavors. In addition, the beverage menu, enriched with local and seasonal products, offers guests an unforgettable taste experience and becomes another attraction of the place. 7 Mehmet is a feast for the eyes and the palate, making every visit an unforgettable experience. Every moment you spend here is crowned with a feast of taste and a feast of sight.
