SOUP AND SALADS (ÇORBA VE SALATALAR)
Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası) 9.25 (V, VG, DF, GF) Fresh-made red lentil soup. Does not contain any stock or dairy.
Shepherd’s Salad (Çoban Salatası) Small 13.75 / Large 15.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) (add $3.75 for feta cheese) Finely diced tomato, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, and parsley tossed in a homemade dressing.
Green Salad (Yeşil Salata) 13.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) (add $8.75 for chicken – add $10.75 for lamb) Mixed greens, romaine, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers, tossed in a homemade dressing.
COLD APPETIZERS (SOĞUK MEZELER)
Hummus (Humus) 9.25 (V, VG, DF, GF) Dip made from cooked, pureed chickpeas, blended with tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and spices.
Cacık 9.25 (V, GF) Refreshing blend of yogurt, lebne and cucumbers, seasoned with mint and dill.
Eggplant Salad (Patlıcan Salatası) 9.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Char-grilled, finely chopped eggplant, blended with roasted red and green bell peppers, dill, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and salt.
Babaghannoush (Babaganuş) 9.75 (V, GF) Pureed eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of Chef’s special spices.
Haydari 10.75 (V, GF) Fresh lebne yogurt, flavored with crushed walnuts, mint, dill, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Dolması) 13.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Fresh & home made grape leaves stuffed with onions, dill, mint, parsley, rice, pine nuts and currants.
Cold Appetizer Plate (5 items) 38
NO TIPS (GRATUITY) ARE EXPECTED. PAY ONLY MENU PRICES PLUS SALES TAX. (V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan, DF=Dairy Free, GF=Gluten Free)
HOT APPETIZERS (ARA SICAKLAR)
Falafel 8.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Three deep fried balls of chickpea puree with tahini.
Cheese Pastries (Sigara Böreği) 11.75 (V) Crispy pastries stuffed with feta cheese and parsley.
Spinach Pastries (Ispanaklı Börek) 11.75 (V) Crispy pastries stuffed with spinach, feta cheese and onions.
Zucchini Pancakes (Mücver) 12.75 (V) (DF – yogurt comes on the side) Pan-fried zucchini pancakes made with scallions, zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, flour and dill served with yogurt.
Wild Calamari (Kalamar) 16.75 (DF) Wild caught, all-natural calamari, fried and served with hot tomato sauce.
Turkish Dumplings (Mantı) 24.75
VEGETABLE ENTREES (SEBZELİ ANA YEMEKLER)
Falafel Platter (Falafel Tabağı) 19.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Six pieces of falafels served with hummus and salad.
Grilled Vegetables (Izgara Sebzeler) 19.75 (V, VG, DF, GF)
Baby Okra (Bamya) 21.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Baby okras with green & red peppers and onions, baked in fresh tomato sauce, served with white rice.
Vegetable Casserole (Türlü) 22.75 (V, VG, DF, GF) Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green & red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce, served with white rice.
NO TIPS (GRATUITY) ARE EXPECTED. PAY ONLY MENU PRICES PLUS SALES TAX. (V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan, DF=Dairy Free, GF=Gluten Free)
GRILLS (IZGARALAR) *** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
All-Natural Chicken Adana Kebab (Tavuk Adana) 24.75 (DF, GF) Char-grilled, hand chopped chicken patties seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Barbecued Meatballs (Cızbız Köfte) 24.75 (DF) Char-grilled lamb patties prepared with onions and herbs.
All-Natural Chicken Shish Kebab (Tavuk Şiş Kebap) 26.75 (GF) Char-grilled tender cubes of chicken breast marinated in Chef’s special seasoning.
Skewered Ground Meat (Adana Kebap) 29.75 (DF, GF) Char-grilled hand-chopped lamb, seasoned with fine chopped red peppers, and onions, flavored with special herbs.
Turkuaz Şiş (Çöp Şiş) 29.75 (GF) Small cubes of grilled, marinated lamb, served with garnish and rice.
Shish Kebab (Şiş Kebap) 32.75 (GF) Marinated cubes of lamb on skewers, char-grilled to your taste.
Lamb Chops (Pirzola) 37.75 (DF, GF) Baby lamb chops char-grilled to your taste.
Turkuaz Grill (Turkuaz Izgara) 42.75 Combination of grilled all-natural Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, all-natural Chicken Adana and Barbecued Meatballs.
Sultan’s Plate (Sultan Tabağı) (for 2 people 79, for 3 people 115, for 4 people 146) Combination plate, mixed with chicken and lamb kebabs, served with French fries, rice and grilled tomato and pepper.
NO TIPS (GRATUITY) ARE EXPECTED. PAY ONLY MENU PRICES PLUS SALES TAX. (V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan, DF=Dairy Free, GF=Gluten Free)
TRADITIONAL ENTREES (GELENEKSEL YEMEKLER)
Stuffed Cabbage (Etli Lahana Dolması) 23.75 (GF) (DF – yogurt comes on the side) Green cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice and fresh herbs, served with tomato sauce on top and yogurt on the side.
Turkish Dumplings (Mantı) 24.75 Dumplings filled with ground beef and herbs, served in a freshly prepared tomato sauce and yogurt with a touch of garlic.
Baby Okra with Lamb (Etli Bamya) 27.75 (DF, GF) Baby okra braised in tomato sauce, served together with lamb and white rice.
Vegetable Casserole with Lamb (Etli Türlü) 27.75 (DF, GF) Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green & red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce and served together with lamb and white rice.
Sultan’s Delight (Hünkar Beğendi) with All-Natural Chicken 32.75 / with Ground Lamb 34.75 / with Lamb Stew 36.75 (GF) A classical Istanbul dish made with a choice of all-natural chicken or ground lamb or lamb chunks served on smoked eggplant puree blended with kashkaval cheese and herbs.
FISH AND SEAFOOD (BALIKLAR VE DENİZ ÜRÜNLERİ)
Wild Shrimp Shish Kebab (Karides Şiş Kebap) 30.75 (DF, GF) Char-grilled wild jumbo shrimps served with mixed greens.
Grilled Salmon (Somon Izgara) 32.75 (DF, GF) Char-grilled filet of salmon, seasoned with herbs and lemon juice, served with mixed greens.
Wild Shrimp Casserole (Karides Güveç) 32.75 (GF) Wild jumbo shrimp baked in tomato sauce with heavy cream, garlic, fresh herbs and fresh vegetables, topped with kashkaval cheese.
Bronzino (Levrek) 34.75 (DF, GF) Mediterranean char-grilled sea bass, served with green salad and potatoes.
NO TIPS (GRATUITY) ARE EXPECTED. PAY ONLY MENU PRICES PLUS SALES TAX. (V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan, DF=Dairy Free, GF=Gluten Free)