Chef
Cagla Onal Urel
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Washington DC, Washington DC, United States
i. Biography
Cagla Onal Onal-Urel works with a restrained, exacting hand: formal training, a clear point of view, and a kitchen language built on repetition, control, and detail. In Washington, D.C., Green Almond Pantry gives that approach a fixed address, where her food reads in a calm register and the finish is in the particulars.
The Path
At Stratford University, Cagla Onal Onal-Urel built the foundation that later supports the discipline in her work. The result is a career shaped in Washington, D.C, where technique and personality are kept in balance rather than pushed apart.
The Work Today
As chef/owner of Green Almond Pantry in Washington, D.C., Cagla Onal Onal-Urel runs a kitchen whose scale allows for intimacy and a clear point of view. The Eggplant Confit Sandwich sits as a signature work in that framework, a dish that signals identity through execution rather than noise. It is the kind of plate that marks a place by repetition and memory.
Signature
Cagla's signature dishes include Braised Favas, Eggplant Confit Sandwich, and focaccia. Taken together, they show a hand inclined toward measured work, substance, and texture. The range stays grounded in comfort, with technique serving the food rather than announcing itself.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Cagla
What is Cagla Onal Onal-Urel's current role?
As of 2026, Cagla Onal Onal-Urel is Chef/Owner.
Where did Cagla Onal Onal-Urel train or study?
Cagla Onal Onal-Urel trained at Stratford University.
