Celebrity Turkish chef Somer Sivrioğlu has brought his signature style to the New Sydney Fish Market with Hamsi Taverna, a seafood-led venue inspired by Istanbul’s seaside taverns.
Known for his hatted restaurant Maydanoz and beloved Anason, Sivrioğlu delivers a space designed to shift from long waterfront lunches to late-night, DJ-soundtracked evenings.
The menu focuses on seafood crudo, cured fish, and flame-grilled dishes made for sharing. Expect Hamsi originals alongside reimagined favourites from Sivrioğlu’s iconic Efendy. The marine-toned, wood-fired space by Alkot Studio sets the scene for golden-hour drinks that seamlessly transition into DJ-led nights by the water.
It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for fresh seafood and Turkish hospitality, whether you’re after a leisurely afternoon or a vibrant evening. Hamsi Taverna is now open at the New Sydney Fish Market.
Quick Bites
- What to Eat: Seafood crudo, cured fish, flame-grilled dishes, Hamsi originals, and reimagined Efendy favourites made for sharing
- What to Drink: Golden-hour drinks (specific offerings not detailed)
- When to Go: Long waterfront lunches through to late-night, DJ-soundtracked evenings
- Where: New Sydney Fish Market
- Vibe Check: Istanbul-inspired seaside taverna with marine-toned, wood-fired interiors that shift from leisurely afternoon seafood sessions to vibrant DJ-led nights by the water
