Yumna

Personal Hero Culinary Expert

Meet Yumna, your Personal Hero Culinary Expert in Middle Eastern cuisine in Istanbul!

Born in Yemen and raised in Damascus, Yumna grew up with daily, mandatory cooking lessons from her Damascene mother, preparing meals for a family of seven. She moved to Istanbul 10 years ago and has since been exploring how Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisines influence one another. Over the past four years, she has immersed herself in global culinary traditions, refining her expertise and discovering how food serves as a powerful language of culture and connection.

Meet the team

Mureille

Project Coordinator & Social Media Manager

Yumna

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