Ardi Edgu moved to Surry Hills from Turkey when he was ten years old, in 1983. His mother had a butcher shop on the corner of Bourke and Cleveland Streets; there was never any real question of what Ardi was meant to do with his life. By the time he’d finished high school, Ardi was already four years into his butchering apprenticeship.

It’s clear from a quick visit that butchering is indeed second nature to Ardi. Each customer that walks in is treated like an old friend, his products are the highest quality and he is passionate about improving the customers’ skills and knowledge of meat.

There’s a simple and delicious dine in and take away menu available as well, built around the timeless staple of meat in bread, be it house-made burgers or pulled lamb. Steaks are also on the menu, as well as accompanying takeaway salads and meals to-go, from stewed lamb shanks to lasagne.