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From Turkey to Texas to Seattle

Onur's story starts far from the Pacific Northwest. What began as a love of food and hospitality turned into a deep obsession with craft. Not trends. Not shortcuts. Just the kind of cooking that takes patience, heat, and heart.

Texas style barbecue became the teacher. The process was slow, hands on, and humbling. Learning smoke meant learning timing, temperature, and restraint. It meant chasing consistency and letting the work speak for itself, one brisket at a time.

And then Seattle called. Fremont felt like the right home for something different. Not a replica of what already exists, but a place that honors tradition while leaving room for Onur's own roots, flavors, and point of view.

The Team

The Smokers: Beast and Beauty

Every pit has a personality. Outsider runs on two.

Beast is built for the long haul. Big smoke, steady heat, and the kind of patience brisket demands.
Beauty is precision. Dialed in. Reliable. The smoker that keeps the standard high every day.

Together, they're how Outsider delivers the same promise, over and over. Slow smoked meats with real bark, deep flavor, and that clean finish you only get when the fire is treated with respect.

Chef

Why "Outsider"?

Because not everyone fits the mold. And not everyone wants to.

Outsider is for the people who make their own lane, build their own table, and invite others in. No dress code. No gatekeeping. Just great barbecue, good beer, and a space where everyone is welcome.

You do not have to be a barbecue expert to belong here. You just have to show up hungry.

Onur

Meet the Pitmaster

This is Onur. The hands behind the smoke and the person who keeps the standard high.

He's equal parts focused and welcoming. The kind of pitmaster who obsesses over the details, then steps out front to make sure you're taken care of. Expect personality, warmth, and a place that feels lived in, not manufactured.

We're currently accepting applicants to join our team. Apply online today.

Have a question, comment, or concern? Send a message through our contact form.

Our Supporters

We did it! Thanks to all of you, we've reached our Kickstarter goal! We couldn't be more grateful for your support.

Alexis I., Amy C., Asaf I., Asli A., Asta G., Bear P., Ben W., Bill B., Billy B., Blake T., Bryan L., Cagla C., CJ S., Cade H., Cagdas V., Can Y., Chris, Daniel D., David W., Dr N., Eda I., Eray A., Eric P., Evan C., Felisha & Thany, Gabe B., Genco S., Gokay T., Hilal C., Jake B., Jay G., Jay L., Jeb W., Jeffrey H., Jobye-Kyle K., Josh M., Joy T., Katja C., Kevin M., Kinga B., Kyle B., Lane M., Liam M., Levent B., Matt A., Michael C., Millie, Nancy, Nathan, Nathan J., Naz, Nicholaus T., Nichole B., Nicole D., Nicole L., Oguz G., Oguz P., Ori, Otaku, Peter, Peter H., Quinn A., Ramon D., Rod B., Rodney B., Ryan P., Scott, Semih T., Serdar A., Sibel, Simon C., Sinem G., Tim P., Tejas S., Therese M., Torrie, Trisha E., Vera T., Will A., Zachary V.

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