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Esra Tokelli pauses her Maslak restaurant because of her father's health
MasterChef champion Esra Tokelli is temporarily pausing her restaurant in Istanbul.
The restaurant, called Şampiyon Lezzetler, is in the city's Maslak district.
Tokelli said her father's health is the reason for the pause.
She wants to be with him and spend more time with her family.
The closure is temporary, but no reopening date has been announced.
Tokelli asked customers for understanding and said she hopes to welcome them back soon.
Esra Tokelli has temporarily paused operations at her Maslak restaurant, Şampiyon Lezzetler.
She said her father’s health is the reason for the pause.
Tokelli said she wants to be by her father and spend time with her family.
The restaurant’s reopening date has not been announced.
She asked customers for understanding and said she hoped to welcome them again soon.
- Who
- Esra Tokelli, the MasterChef All Star 2023 champion.
- What
- She has temporarily paused her restaurant’s operations.
- When
- The decision was reported on October 13, 2026; the exact date operations paused was not stated.
- Where
- Şampiyon Lezzetler, in Maslak, Istanbul.
- Why
- Tokelli said she wants to be with her father because of his health and spend time with her family.
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- Restaurant
- Şampiyon Lezzetler
- Location
- Maslak, Istanbul
- Reason for pause
- Tokelli’s father’s health
- Reopening date
- Not announced
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What people are saying
My father's health is the reason; I want to be by his side during this time and spend time with my family.
We will meet again as soon as possible, and continue welcoming you with the same excitement, care and quality as always.