Inclusivity and Fast Food – The Turkish Side of Anam

A picture of the interior. Photographed by Giorgio Cioffi

When the monotony of daily classes feels too overwhelming, students love to look for amusing ways to spice up their lunch breaks. Anam has witnessed the opening of varied kinds of businesses through the years, but who would have thought to find authentically made Turkish and Azerbaijani food so close to campus? 

Gold Kebab is Anam’s latest gem where students of all cultures can comfortably have a quick snack without worrying about the type of meat used. In an interview with The Granite Tower (GT), Sokhib, a part-time worker of the store, explained that “many Muslim students often cannot leave the neighborhood” to enjoy Halal-friendly and tasty meals. For this reason, the Uzbek owner decided to come to the rescue by kick-starting his own activity in Anam.

The wide door of the venue opens to a comfortable space with about a dozen seats immersed in an atmosphere of local tunes pleasantly playing in the background. Although it may be slightly small for a large gathering, it is the ideal place to grab a bite and meet a friend. If unsure, the safest and tastiest option for a first-time visitor is “a Turkish wrap,” suggested Sokhib. “Essentially cheap and fast, but still very good.”


Written by Giorgio Cioffi gio12060@korea.ac.kr
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