AU T H E NTI C T U RKISH C U I S I N E Mez e a r e s i m p l e d i p s a n d s a l a d s , o r igin a t i n g f r o m t h e n o m a d s a n d s e t t l e d v i l l a g e r s o f A n a t o l i a ( T u r k e y ) , a n d mea n t f o r s h a r i n g a t c o m m una l mea l s .

A t y p i c a l T u r k i s h m e a l f o r f o u r p e o p l e w o u l d c o n s i s t o f a s e l e c t i o n o f p e r h a p s 4 o r 5 m e z e d i s h e s , p l a c e d i n t h e c e n tre o f t h e t a b l e f o r e v e r y - o n e t o d i p i n t o , a n d s e rve d w i t h w a r m , f r e s h b r e a d .

T h i s i s f o l l o w e d by a s i m p l e g r i l l e d o r b a k e d d i s h o f l a m b , f i s h o r v e g e t a b l e s f o r e a c h p e r s o n , s e r v e d w i t h b u l g u r a n d s a l a d s . D e s s e r t s a r e b a s e d o n f i l o p a s t r y w i t h n u t s o f f r u i t s s e r v e d f r e sh o r b a k e d i n s u g a r s y r u p .

H e r e a t M e z e R e s t a u r a n t , y o u c a n f o l l o w t h e tra d i t i o n a l f o r m a t d e s cri b e d a b o v e , o r j u s t a m a i n m e a l o r a p i z z a , w h a t e v e r y o u w i s h .

SERVICE NOT INCLUDED In true Turkish tradition you may be requested to share a table during busy periods. We hope you will enjoy sharing in this ancient Anatolian custom. M E Z E L E R

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Ispanak (V) £6.65 Sucuk £6.60 Spinach, and yoghurt sauce Grilled Turkish salami served with fresh Humus (V) £6.40 Grand chickpeas, and garlic Sigara Boregi (V) £6.60 Filo pastry parcels stuffed with feta and . Antep Ezme (V) £5.90 (4pcs) Spicy dip, with , tomato and chilli pepper (V) £6.30 Karides (V) £7.80 Vine leaves stuffed with rice, served with Shrimps sautéed in chilli yoghurt

Saksuka (V) £6.70 Cheese (V) £6.90 Baked aubergines with green pepper, tomato and Grilled and served with chopped tomatoes garlic Ali Nazik (V) £6.60 Finely chopped aubergines with yoghurt and garlic Patlican Ezme (V) £7.20 Chopped grilled aubergine with rep peppers, tomato (V) £6.30 garlic and Feta Cheese Deniz Urunleri Tava £8.60 (V) £6.10 Mixed seafood sautéed in chilli butter with lemon Pinto beans in onion, tomato and garlic flavours. Cacik (V) £6.00 Yoghurt with garlic and cucumber £5.80 Finely chopped lamb with onion parsley and chilli Imam Bayildi (V) £6.70 Aubergine stuffed with green pepper, onion, tomato, and garlic Kalamar £7.80 With mozzarella £7.20 Buttered calamari with salt and tartar sauce. (6pcs) Served with green salad and lemon. Lahana Dolma (V) £6.10 White cabbage stuffed with rice Tabule (V) £6.20 Bulgar wheat with celeriac, green onion and parsley Mixed (V) £8.75 One portion

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Coban (shepherd’s salad) (V) £6.60 Finely chopped tomato, cucumber and onions

Mediterranean (V) £6.90 Mixed salad with feta cheese and black olives. B AS, L I CA Y E M E K L E R

Beyti £17.40 with tomato sauce made with tomatoes, pepper puree and butter. Tavuk Sis £16.10 Chicken cubes served with wheat, onion salad, grilled tomato and green pepper, accompanied with yoghurt and pide bread. Kuzu Sis £16.80 Lamb cubes served with bulgur wheat, onion salad, grilled tomtato and green pepper, accompanied with yoghurt and pide bread. Adana £16.90 Finely minced spiced lamb cooked on a skewer, served with bulgur wheat, onion salad, grilled tomato and green pepper accompanied withyoghurt and pide bread. Ali Nazik Kebab £17.60 Aubergine, yoghurt and garlic base, topped with either chopped lamb, lamb cubes or chicken cubes and then with herb butter. Patlican Kebab £17.70 Adana kebab with aubergine served with grilled tomato, green pepper and pide bread. Karisik Kebab £19.50 Mixed grill of chicken, lamb and Adana served with tomtato, green pepper, onion salad accompanied with yoghurt, bulgur wheat and pide bread. Pirzola £19.50 Lamb cutlets served with onion salad, accompanied with yoghurt , bulgur wheat and pide bread. Tavuk Pirzola £16.00 Chicken cutlets served with onion salad, accompanied with yoghurt, bulgur wheat and pide bread. Tavuk Kanadi £16.00 Chicken wings served with bulgur wheat, onion salad, grilled tomato and green pepper accompanied with yoghurt and pide bread. Kaburga £16.70 Lamb spare ribs served with bulgur wheat, onion salad, grilled tomato and green pepper accompanied with yoghurt and pide bread. M E Z E S P E C I A L Choice of one Meze with chicken cubes, lamb cubes, lamb cutlet, finely minced spicy lamb and chicken wings. Served with bulgur wheat, grilled tomatoes and green peppers, accompanied with shepherd salad on side dish. £35.00

Iskender Kebab £16.50 Chicken cubes, lamb cubes or finely chopped and spiced lamb served on a pide bread with yoghurt, tomato sauce and hot butter Et Sote £17.00 Succulent pieces of fresh lamb, green peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms gently cooked in the traditional copper pan served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt. Tavuk Sote £16.80 Tender pieces of chicken gently cooked with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes cooked in the traditional copper pan served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt. Coban £16.80 Sizzling strips of lamb with tomato and onion cooked in the traditional copper pan served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt. F I R I N DA

Guvec - traditional clay dish £16.80 Lamb stew with tomato, aubergine, green pepper, onion and garlic accompanied with bulgur wheat and yoghurt. Kasarli tavuk £16.60 Cubed chicken with tomatoes, red and green peppers, onion with mozzarella on top. Served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt Kremith Kofte £16.80 Spicy minced lamb meatballs marinated in garlic, tomatoes, green peppers and baked in a clay dish served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt.

Kremith Kusbasi £17.40 Cubed lamb marinated in tomatoes, peppers onions and garlic baked in a clay dish served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt.

Kremith Tavuk £16.80 Cubed chicken marinated in tomatoes, peppers onions and garlic baked in a clay dish served Incik Kebab - traditional clay dish £16.80 Lamb shanks served with tomatoes, peppers and served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt.

S E A F O O D S V E G E TA R I A N D I S H E S Karides ££17.90 Sebze Kebab £16.00 7 Tiger prawns topped with a sauce of olive oil, garlic, onion and chilli peppers. Served with bulgur Mixed vegetables (aubergine, green pepper, wheat and yoghurt. tomato and mushroom) grilled tomato, green Balik (Fish) £19.30 pepper . Cooked in traditional copper pan served with bulgur wheat and yoghurt. Sea Bream or Sea Bass charcoal grilled and served with green leaf salad.

Kremith Balik (Fish) £19.30 Vegetarian Musakka £16.00

Sea Bream or Sea Bass baked in garlic, lemon and onions in a clay dish. Served with green salad and Aubergine, green & red peppers, potato, carrot, chef’s own sauce. tomato, onion, and garlic served with yoghurt and bulgur wheat. Cooked in a traditional clay dish. Grilled Salmon £19.50

Charcoaled salmon fillet served with green leaf salad T U R K I S H P I Z Z A

Kiymali £13.50 Finely chopped lamb with onion and parsley.

Kusbasi £14.50 Small cubes of lamb with chopped tomato.

Peynirli (V) £12.75 Mozzarella cheese with chopped tomato. Vegetarian (V) £12.75 Tomato, cheese, mushroom, green pepper and parsley.

Sucuklu Pide £12.75 Turkish salami with cheese.

Kapali Pide £12.75 Spinach with mozzarella chese   

WHITE Turkish White £5.70 £6.90 £19.00 Delicate & characterized by delicate aromas of fruit and flowers. Soft, perfectly balanced. Pinot Grigio - Paladin £6.10 7.30 £24.50 Beautiful, fragrant Pinot Grigio with a clean, slightly dry profile and lots of grape, lime and white flower notes on the palate. Rioja Blanco - Marcellino £6.10 £7.30 £21.40 Aromatic wine with intense flavours of apple and pears with a light floral background. Turkish Ambiance Wine - Ancyra Sultaniye Emir Intense with green pepper, herbal, tropical and subtle floral aromas on the nose. Juicy, £7.20 £8.40 £24.50 refreshing with just the right balance of fruitiness and acidity and a touch of minerality at the end. Versatile see food, fish and cold starters companion. Turkish Premium White - Sarafin Sauvignon Blanc £29.50 Aromatic, light yet balanced Sauvignon Blanc pleasing the palate with lots of passion fruit, mango and herbal flavours. Goes well with mixed sea food pasta, fish and white mea. Turkish Selection White - Kavaklidere £34.50 Intense, creamy and full bodied with distinguishing white lily,orange and apricot notes. A must have with any white dish, seafood or salad.

RED Turkish Red £5.70 £6.90 £19.00 Fragrant and fresh notes of violet, cherry and rose. Aromas of pomegranate and berries. Merlot - Paladin £6.10 £7.30 £21.40 An accessible, subtle flavoured Merlot with a vinous scent, pleasant hints of violet, plum and ripe red fruits. Rioja Vino Tinto - Campo Dorado £6.10 £7.30 £21.40 A soft, mellow red with typically rounded berry fruit flavours and a smooth, spicy finish.

Bardolino - Ventiterre £7.20 £8.40 £24.50 Intense red and black fruit aromas together with a deliciously spicy nuance. The palate is fresh and vibrant with moderate alcohol content. Turkish Ambiance Wine - Ancyra Okuzgozu £7.20 £8.40 £24.50 Intense black cherry, plum and blackcurrant. Dry, persistent and very well balanced. Turkish Premium Red - Sarafin Cabarnet Sauvignon £29.50 A smooth textured wine, strong and full bodied dry red Turkish Selection Red - Kavaklidere £34.50 Balanced and elegant red wine blend of two native Anatolian grapes presenting high, juicy tannins, pleasant acidity and notes of dried red fruits, mocha and sweet spices.

ROSE & SPARKLING Turkish Rose £5.70 £6.90 £19.00 Fragrant and fresh notes of violet, cherry and rose. Aromas of pomegranate and berries. Ancyra Blush £6.10 £7.30 £21.40 A delicious Blush wine having attractive light cherry and stone fruit aromas with a full, sweet palate and refreshing acidity. Pinot Grigio Rose - Paladin £7.20 £8.40 £21.50 Pleasant, bright pink Pinot Grigio with aromas of wild strawberries, pears and dried fruits. Hearty and dry on the palate, good as aperitif or with any dish of choice Italian Prosecco Dry - Zonin 20cl £8.80 Harmonious, aromatic Prosecco having a refreshing feel, delicate mousse and lots of apple, white flowers and notes on the palate. Italian Prosecco Dry - Paladin £24.50 Harmonious, aromatic Prosecco of straw yellow color, having a refreshing feel, delicate mousse and lots of apple, white flowers and almond notes on the palate. Prosecco Rosato Spumante - Zonin £24.50 Lightly-coloured sparkling rosé; pleasant, soft and smooth with floral, almond andapple notes on the palate. Moet & Chandon £54.50 Bright fruitiness, a seductive palate & an elegant maturity B E E R S

Efes Pilsner Draft, 500ml £5.50 Efes Pilsner, 330ml £3.70 Tuborg Draft, 500ml £5.50 Budweiser £3.70 Guinness Draft 440ml £4.80 Bulmers Cider, 500ml £5.50 San Miguel £3.70 S P I R I TS

Raki £4.80 £6.80 Gordon’s Pink £4.80 £6.80 Bombay Sapphire £4.80 £6.80 Smirnoff Black Vodka £4.80 £6.80 Bacardi £4.80 £6.80 Jameson £4.80 £6.80 Jack Daniels £4.80 £6.80 Cognac Remy Martin £5.30 £7.30

Raki Bottle 35cl £35.00 70cl £60.00 S O F T D R I N K S Mineral Water (small) £2.40 Mineral Water (large) £5.20 Orange Juice £2.70 Coca/ Diet Coke £2.70 Lemonade £2.70 , Turkish yoghurt drink £2.70 H OT D R I N K S £2.20 Filter Coffee £2.20 Decaffeinated Coffee £2.20 Turkish Tea £2.20 Tea £2.20 15 Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3HR

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