Danial is the founder and chef behind Danial’s Cuisine in Kestel, Alanya. Public profiles and local listings describe him as a professional chef who previously worked as a war correspondent/filmmaker before switching careers to food in 1998. He then trained for roughly six years with chefs in France, Italy, South Africa, and India, and later opened his first restaurant in 2009—experience he now channels into Danial’s Cuisine’s Asian-inspired and grill selections.

You’ll also find Danial actively represented on the restaurant’s social pages (address, hours, and updates), and featured as the chef/owner in posts and short interviews—reinforcing his hands-on role with guests and the menu.

Guests frequently note the owner’s direct hospitality—from explaining the menu to checking on tables—which aligns with the restaurant’s cozy, chef-led atmosphere.