Professor who paid 2,800 TL for pasta and salad rebelled
Original headlineMakarna ve salataya 2 bin 800 TL ödeyen profesör isyan etti
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Cryptography engineer Prof. Dr. Çetin Kaya Koç publicly protested restaurant pricing after paying 2,800 Turkish lira for a salad and pasta at an establishment in İzmir's Alsancak district. Koç compared the bill with prices he has encountered in Barcelona and Santa Barbara, arguing the charge was disproportionate. He also noted that only about three of the restaurant's roughly 100 tables were occupied, suggesting high prices may be deterring diners. The episode underscores Turkey's persistent food and dining inflation, a key driver of household budget strain even as headline inflation has eased. Watch next for whether restaurateurs adjust menu prices as customer traffic thins, and for further public backlash over affordability in major city dining hubs.
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Çetin Kaya Koç, İzmir Alsancak, Santa Barbara, Barselona