Tulum Restaurant
Average price $85 Accepts Yums
Go Fooding Month - Set Menu $79
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Meet the Chef
Coskun Uysal, who honed his skills in Istanbul and London, and at acclaimed Melbourne fine diners Attica and Vue de Monde opened his first restaurant, Tulum, in 2016 to near-immediate acclaim. His strikingly modern take on regional Turkish fare quickly propelled the Balaclava venue to many 'best of' lists. Uysal, tapped into childhood memories of his mother's Anatolian cooking and his upbringing in Istanbul to create his vision for Tulum. This, combined with his expanse experience at a number of internationally acclaimed venues like Fifteen and River Cafe in London, and Attica, Vue De Monde and Pei Modern in Melbourne, has meant that he is well accustomed to the standards and influences of modern fine dining. Seeing a gap in Melbourne's already heaving culinary industry, Coskun set about bringing his vision of redefining lesser known Turkish dishes to life. In 2019, Uysal decided it was time for Tulum to transform. Now, the restaurant is no longer just a special occasion spot. The mandatory set menu is no more. In its place is a more flexible selection designed to share. The pick of the cold mezze is a chilled toasted almond soup with pressed kohlrabi, pickled grapes and flecks of bright green olive oil.Restaurant menu
- Average price $85
- MANTI
- $18
- Turkish Beef Dumplings, Maras Pepper, Minted Garlic Yoghurt & Burnt Butter
- ICLI KOFTE
- $19
- Lamb & Bulgur Kibbeh Stuffed Minced Beef & Cumin, Walnuts, Salgam, Parsley Sauce
- CIG KOFTE
- $18
- Turkish Raw Lamb Meatballs, Smoked Eggplant, Tubuli, Aleppo Pepper, Onion & Sorrel
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Giuliana N.6 August 2022 • 8 reviews
10/10This is 3rd time I’ve been here. Head waitress more Friendly this time. Food is amazing and servers and chef incredible. Raki drink to die for and date butter with their bread. I’d
- Kate M.
5 August 2022 • 1 review
10/10Amazing food, fabulous chef and team!
- Hilda Ho
4 August 2022 • 19 reviews
9.5/10A great place for unique and creative food. Unusual combinations of ingredients listed in the descriptions of the dishes were very intriguing, and didn't disappoint. Delicious
- Elisabeth M.
20 July 2022 • 11 reviews
9.5/10I think I posted a review recently but did not disappoint again
- Wayne C.
9 July 2022 • 73 reviews
10/10Look forward to the deliciousness of the winter menu. Warm hearty earthy and totally excites the tastebuds. New on the menu - •MÜCVER - ROASTED FRESH HERBS ZUCCHINI FRITTERS | VINE
- Kate O.
9 July 2022 • 1 review
10/10Lovely food and atmosphere, staff is knowledgeable and enjoy service. Well done to the waiting team and chef that took very good care of food.
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
HI Kate, Thank you so much for the great review, looking forward to seeing you again soon
- Avinash M.
6 July 2022 • 84 reviews
10/10Delicious food matched with attentive service. Food came out pretty quickly, waitress took the time to explain the menu. Much appreciated.
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Avinash, Thank you so much for the great review Looking forward to seeing you again soon
- Natalie D.
2 July 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10Feel very fortunate this gem of a restaurant is in our neighbourhood. Delicious takes on Turkish fare- absolutely exquisite gems of dishes exploring the delicate and the bold taste
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Natalie Thank you so much for the review Will pass on your comments to the teams Looking forward to seeing you again soon
- Elisabeth M.
2 July 2022 • 11 reviews
9.5/1030% off was a bonus
- Bruce M.
2 July 2022 • 1 review
8/10We enjoyed absolutely superb entrees as share plates withe Ekmek and Boregi as standouts. The Kuzu was a delicious main. After such a feast it was hard to do justice to the deserts
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Bruce Thank you so much for your review WIll pass on you comments to the team Look forward to seeing you again soon
- Jigisha S.
2 July 2022 • 20 reviews
7.5/10I booked via fork that allows 30%discount. The booking clearly mentioned the discount is not available on set menus and drinks. So this was pretty clear and I know what I signed up
- Elizabeth H.
28 June 2022 • 20 reviews
10/10Incredible food. Knowledgeable waitstaff. Expensive but worth the price.
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Elizabeth Thank you so much for the review Looking forward to seeing you again soon
- Pei-chun Ko
25 June 2022 • 1 review
10/10Delicious food and wonderful hospitality
- Sinead d.
23 June 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10Absolutely delicious, the dishes are deceivingly filling. Great team and wonderful cocktails.
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Sinead Thank you for the review Look forward to seeing you again soon
- Travis H.
21 June 2022 • 1 review
6/10Lovely staff. I see what they're going for with elevated Turkish cuisine, but I left there craving some family style food with Turkish bread that didn't cost $24! Expensive, even w
- Giuliana N.
18 June 2022 • 8 reviews
10/10Best drinks and food.. been twice can’t wait to go again
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Giuliana, Thank you for the review Will pass on the team Looking forward to seeing you again soon
- Lydia T.
11 June 2022 • 8 reviews
10/10Padisah was a highlight. Excellent customer service
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
HI Lydia, Thank you so much, look forward to seeing you again soon
- Vivian Ta
8 June 2022 • 4 reviews
10/10Amazing experience
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
:) Thank you so much
- Sab s.
4 June 2022 • 1 review
8/10Booked on the fork, google had different opening times so we got there late. Couldn't find the restaurant number on google or the fork to confirm booking time (it's only on the web
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
HI Sab Thank you for the feedback, will pass on your comments look forward to seeing you again soon
- Michelle S.
2 June 2022 • 2 reviews
6/10Was excited to try this place as it was on a few websites recommended unfortunately we didn’t have an amazing experience. I know it’s been hard to staff people after covid but o
Tulum Restaurant (Owner)
Hi Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to write a review Have passed on your comments to the teams, look forward to seeing you again soon, perhaps at our sister restaurant Lezzet
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How to get to the restaurant
217 Carlisle Street., 3183, Balaclava (VIC), Australia
Public transport
Balaclava Train Station
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Group booking terms and conditions. Please note that for groups of 6 and above we only offer a six or seven course menu. Six course menu: $89 per person Seven course menu: $110 per person. A 10% surcharge is applied to all bookings of 8 or more.
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About the restaurant
Awarded Turkish eatery Tulum Restaurant is one of our hottest picks this September. Famed for its contemporary approach to traditional flavours, the Balaclava venue delivers artfully modern plates without compromising on authentic Anatolian taste. The restaurant this week reintroduces its à la carte menu. It marks the return of favourites including the rebooted cilbir (delicious burnt paprika butter sauce smothering a poached egg, topped with smoked yoghurt and a milk crumble, to be mopped up with soft Turkish bread), and new additions kaburga (short beef ribs cooked overnight, meyhane bulgur, swiss chards, clove roasted cauliflower puree). Diners will still be able to order from Tulum's Taste of Turkey rotating set menu, which showcases the culinary hotspots of Turkey in 5 – 8 courses with the option of matched wines
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