Authentic Turkish Restaurant Now Open in Suwanee

SUWANEE, GA — Turkuaz Mediterranean, a female-owned and operated restaurant, is now open at 2631 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 530, Suwanee, GA 30024. Owner Buhar Arda told Business Debut she is leading the concept with a hands-on approach, drawing from her extensive experience in Mediterranean cooking and baking to create an authentic Turkish dining experience that reflects both her heritage and her personal vision.

What to Expect

Turkuaz Mediterranean will feature a 50-seat dining room with table service and takeout options. Arda said her focus is on creating a welcoming space where guests feel like family. “This is my restaurant,” she told Business Debut. “I want people to feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy when they eat our food.”

The restaurant will not serve alcohol, maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. The design centers around the color turquoise—“turkuaz” in Turkish—a symbol of calm and coastal beauty. “Turkuaz means turquoise in Turkish,” Arda said. “It’s part of our culture. We wanted that color to be everywhere so people feel the warmth and brightness of the Mediterranean.”

Menu and Vision

Dishes include lamb and chicken kebabs, gyros, falafel, and rice plates, alongside fresh-baked lavash bread. Traditional Turkish-style pizzas, including lahmacun and pide, will also be featured.

Guests can enjoy desserts such as Turkish rice pudding and other house-made Mediterranean sweets. Turkish coffee, brewed in the traditional style, will be served to complete the experience.

Arda, who runs the restaurant alongside her husband and family, has more than 15 years of experience in Mediterranean food service. Her husband, Murat, told Business Debut, “She is the expert—this is her restaurant. Everything from the recipes to the presentation comes from her hands.”

Opening Timeline

According to their Facebook, Turkuaz Mediterranean soft opened in Suwanee on October 20.