Paasha Turkish Cafe has finnaly launched in the heart of Hamilton City.
Paasha Turkish Cafe is famous for its delicious, fresh Turkish food and Mezze plates.

Zeki Bay began his career as a restaurateur in Istanbul, Turkey. After he moved to England in the late 1980s, he started two Turkish restaurants, one in the East End of London and the second in Islington, London.
Both restaurants were sold at the height of their popularity and are still operating successfully today – providing their winning formula.

He then moved to New Zealand and established Paasha Turkish Cafe & Takeaway in Dunedin in 1997 bringing his unique eating experience to Dunedin.

Paasha was and still is very successful, building a large clientèle of regular customers from all over the South Island. Paasha won numerous awards and was voted “Best Ethnic Restaurant in the South Island for 2002″ by North and South Magazine. Paasha operated for 10 years under Zeki and his wifes management, it was sold in 2007 and is still a Dunedin favourite today.

Since their arrival in Auckland in early 2008 they have opened Paasha Turkish Cafe and Takeaway, 245 King St, Pukekohe which has become a firm favourite with the locals and is operating successfully today.

Zeki and his brother Murat has now brought Paasha to Hamilton City, using the same logo and interior design that has given all their previous cafes a unique atmosphere and Mediterranean feel. One of the main taste features of Paasha is the “Ocakbasi”, an indoor open fire which gives a wonderful aroma to the marinated meats.