Basil Atakule

About Basil Atakule

Basil Atakule is the Atakule branch of Basil, a small Turkish chain of fresh bowl and burrito restaurants with four locations in Ankara (Atakule, Gaziosmanpaşa, Bilkent and TepePrime) and one in Lara, Antalya. It sits at Çankaya Caddesi No:1B in the Atakule complex at the top of Çankaya, a convenient stop when visiting the tower and its shopping centre. The format is fast and casual. You can build your own bowl or pick one of the chef's recipes, which the brand says are prepared fresh every day with seasonal produce. Basil says it buys from producers across Anatolia, including women's cooperatives, and aims for meals that are balanced and filling while still tasting good. Bowls on the website's menu include an avocado green bowl, a beef bowl, Elvan's Anatolian bowl, a cheese and pistachio bowl, chicken Caesar, a high-protein bowl, a strawberry burrata bowl and a meatball (köfte) bowl, and the range also covers burritos and vegan options. It is best thought of as a place for a quick, light lunch or early dinner rather than a long evening out. Orders can also be placed through the brand's own ordering app, and the company offers corporate catering and event menus. Practical notes: the brand lists the Atakule branch as open every day from 11:00 to 21:00, with its own phone line.