CHEF OYKU SU
Chef Oyku Su was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, and knew from the age of six that she wanted to become a chef. She began cooking at home to help her single mother, finding comfort and joy in the process. Her passion led her to study Gastronomy at university, followed by training at MSA – The Culinary Arts Academy of Turkey.
Her professional journey started at Mikla (1 Michelin Star), then continued at Arkestra (2 Michelin Stars) and MSA’nın Restoranı, where she served as Sous Chef. Specializing in Turkish-influenced, Mediterranean, and European cuisine, she blends heritage flavors with refined technique.At 29, she moved to New York City, fulfilling her lifelong dream of living in the “big city.” Today, she is a Resident Head Chef and a member of the Operations team.
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RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
