Ömer Usta
KATMER & KÜNEFE
The Story of Mastery
As Ömer Usta, we combine years of experience with the highest quality ingredients to prepare each of our desserts with the same excitement as the first day. Our katmer and künefe, produced using traditional methods, reach you in İzmir Balçova.
Each of our products is prepared with carefully selected ingredients and techniques requiring mastery. Our goal is to create not just desserts, but memories.
The Secret of Our Mastery
Discover the care we show to serve traditional flavors with a modern approach
Authenticity from the Region
The foundation of our flavor is formed by ingredients carefully selected from the region. In our desserts, we use only real Antep pistachios and natural Urfa butter, and we do not include any additives except 100% beet sugar.
Preparation Upon Order
We do not stock our desserts to not compromise on flavor. Upon your order, our masters with years of experience begin preparing your dessert fresh for you.
Tradition and Mastery
Each of our desserts is prepared with fidelity to traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation, with the manual labor and care of our masters. We offer you not just a dessert, but a flavor heritage.
What Our Customers Say?
“If you love desserts, I definitely recommend you visit. Try their signature katmer dessert, one portion is enough for two people, and it's even better when ordered with ice cream. They serve milk alongside but it's not ordinary milk, I really liked it. On the other hand, all their syrup desserts are really delicious, staff are smiling, decoration is like a jewelry store, bon appetit.”As*** Eg***
“First time we went... from the moment you enter the door, the polite and friendly approach of the staff already pleases you... Portions are large so don't be mistaken (I'm not writing this as criticism), you get your money's worth completely... I have nothing to say about the taste except perfect...”Al*** Gü***
“First of all, the employees are smiling and very polite people, I've been living in Balçova for years, I came here for the first time, definitely everyone should come and see and taste the flavors here at least once, besides I loved their tea and sumac, thank you for your hard work, continue with the same quality.”Tu*** Yı***
“Very delicious, completely Gaziantep style, wonderful products, elegant venue.”Mü*** Kı***
“I ate the best pistachio cream chocolate simit of my life ⭐⭐⭐”Hu*** Iy***
“It was the best katmer I've eaten in my life. They have mini, small, medium and large sizes. 4 people can easily share one mini piece.”İr*** On***
“It was very delicious. Clean and hygienic place, they serve milk with the dessert. Children loved it. Staff were caring 👍”Ay*** Mu***
“It's great that your order is prepared right there, fresh and delicious. Everything from katmer to künefe is wonderful.”Hü*** Ça***
“I really liked the künefe very much. There was an amazing butter aroma, everything from the syrup was perfectly adjusted, thank you for your hard work :)”Me*** Du***
“Their services, desserts, interest and concern for customers were excellent. I recommend everyone to go.”Gö*** İş***
“Ömer Usta's katmer is really unique! Thin and delicious like in Gaziantep. We come every week.”Ay*** K.***
“Their künefe seems like it's brought from Hatay. Syrup is at the right consistency, cheese is fresh. I definitely recommend it.”Me*** S.***
“It's hard to find such a quality dessert shop in Balçova. Pistachio katmer is addictive!”Fa*** Y.***
“Service is fast, staff are smiling. Desserts are prepared fresh and in hygienic conditions.”Ah*** D.***
“Künefe is eaten here. Taste is beyond amazing. Presentation is great.”Ze*** A.***