About Us
Our Story
From İstanbul’s bustling streets to Vancouver’s cozy neighborhoods — we bring the soul of Türkiye to your table with halal ingredients, time-honored techniques, and heartfelt hospitality.
01 / Journey
Our
Journey
Our story began in Northern Cyprus in 1994 — a small family kitchen built on a simple belief: Turkish hospitality is something you should taste in every dish. Three decades of work, recipes carried between generations, and the same conviction year after year — cook the way you would for your own family.
Today, that kitchen lives on East Hastings. For the past year, Meet and Eat has been part of the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood — weekday Adana wraps, Saturday-night mezes shared across long tables, regulars we now greet by name. Our chefs grill over charcoal the way it’s been done for generations, bake stone-oven pides fresh to order, and source halal-certified meat for every dish on the menu, no exceptions.
What started as a family kitchen in 1994 is, in a way, still a family kitchen — one that now welcomes Hastings-Sunrise neighbours, downtown diners, and friends visiting from across the Lower Mainland. We don’t think of you as customers when you walk in. We think of you as guests.
02 / Mission
Our Mission
At Meet and Eat, our mission is to provide an authentic Turkish dining experience that connects people through exceptional food and genuine hospitality. We embrace innovation to transform every meal into a memorable celebration while honoring the rich traditions of Turkish cuisine.
03 / Vision
Our Vision
We aspire to become Canada’s leading destination for Turkish cuisine, renowned for our outstanding food and welcoming atmosphere. We envision a place where tradition meets innovation, where every guest is treated like family, and where sustainability and environmental responsibility are prioritized in everything we do.
04 / Sustainability
Cooking with the
planet in mind.
Sustainability Policy
At Meet and Eat, sustainability is at the heart of our operations. We adopt an approach that respects and protects the environment while creating delicious food, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint and support a healthier planet. Our goal is to produce exceptional cuisine while conserving the environment, thus ensuring that future generations can enjoy the natural resources and culinary traditions we value today.
Local Ingredients & Environmental Responsibility
By sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, we reduce food miles and guarantee the highest quality. Remaining committed to sustainability, we minimize plastic use, promote recycling, and implement energy-efficient practices.
05 / Behind the kitchen
Meet
Chef Mehmet
Meet Chef Mehmet, the culinary genius and visionary behind our restaurant. With a career dedicated to the fine art of Turkish cuisine, Chef Mehmet has gained extensive experience over many years in the most prestigious institutions across Turkey and the international culinary scene.
Chef Mehmet’s deep love for the kitchen translates into a meticulous pursuit of excellence evident in every dish. His expertise blends the rich cultural roots of Turkish cuisine with a modern sensibility. Using only the highest quality ingredients, he ensures every bite is authentic, soulful, and unforgettable.
— Meet & Eat