SOUPS
Lentil Soup, Creamy Vegetable Soup, Soup of the Day $6
SALADS
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce, croutons, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese and house caesar dressing served in a
crispy corn tortilla bowl. $8
MESCLUN SALAD
Baby mix mesclun greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber with house dressing. $8
ARTICHOKE SALAD
Fresh artichoke and vegetables tossed with olive oil & lemon juice $9
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, parsley, green peppers and feta cheese with olive oil &
lemon juice. $8
SHEPHERD SALAD
Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, parsley, olive oil& lemon juice. $7
Add a skewer of: Chicken $5 Shrimp $6 Beef tenderloin $6 Lamb tenderloin $6
MEZE’S
CACIK
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumber, dill, herbs, drizzled olive oil. (garlic optional) $5
EZME
Spicy tomato & red pepper dip made with onions, green peppers, parsley, olive oil & spices. $7
HAYDARI
Thick yogurt dip made with strained yogurt, garlic, mint & olive oil. $6
HUMMUS
Mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil & lemon juice. $7
KISIR
Fine-ground bulgur (cracked wheat) mixed with parsley & tomato paste garnished with romaine lettuce &
tomatoes $7
SAKSUKA
Lightly sauteed aubergines cooked with potatoes, onions & garlic.. $8
RED LENTIL KOFTE
Made with red lentils, cracked wheat, green onions & parsley. $8
PAN FRIED CALF LIVER
Pan fried liver cubes served with onion, parsley & hot peppers $9
WHIPPED EGGPLANT
Char grilled eggplant puree mixed with red & yellow peppers, olive oil & lemon juice $8
18% gratuity may be included for parties of 6 or more.
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of a food borne illness.
APPETIZERS
ZEYTINYAGLI SARMA
Your choice of grape leaves or cabbage stuffed with rice, pine nuts, currants, onions & herbs, cooked with
olive oil $8
WHITE BEAN PILAKI
White beans cooked with carrots, potatoes & onions tossed with olive oil and lemon juice $6
STUFFED BABY EGGPLANT
Whole baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions & herbs, cooked with olive oil. $6
STUFFED MUSSELS
Mussels stuffed with rice, pine nuts, currants, onions & herbs. $10
ZEYTINYAGLI DOLMA
Your choice of green peppers or zucchini stuffed with rice, pine nuts, currants, onions & herbs, cooked
with olive oil. $8
BOREK
Phyllo dough stuffed with your choice of feta cheese, spinach or ground beef. $8
KADINBUDU KOFTE
Pan fried, oval shaped ground beef & rice patties. $11
ICLI KOFTE
Bulgur patties stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts, black currants & walnuts. $7
SARMA
Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, currants, onions & herbs, served with yogurt
sauce. (Garlicky yogurt optional) $9
DOLMA
Your choice of green peppers or zucchini stuffed with ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, black currants,
onions & herbs served with yogurt sauce. (Garlicky yogurt optional) $10
MANTI
Poached beef dumplings in garlicky yogurt sauce topped with mint. $ 12
KARNIYARIK
Oven baked baby eggplants stuffed with ground beef, onions, green peppers, parsley&tomatoes. $9
MAIN COURSES
SHISH KEBAB
House marinated chicken breast grilled on a skewer, served with grilled vegetables and rice. $18
substitute with: Lamb $19 Shrimp $19 Beef tenderloin $ 20
BAKED CHICKEN ROLL
Chef’s special: chicken breast rolled with sauteed spinach puree and baked served with grilled vegetables. $20
LAMB CHOP
Char-grilled baby lamb chops, served with vegetables & herbed potatoes wedges. $22
BOSPHORUS BAKE
Lamb shank cooked in tomato sauce with vegetables & herbs, rolled up in phyllo dough and baked to
perfection. $22
BEEF CASSEROLE
Beef tenderloin & vegetable casserole, served with rice. $19
HASANPASA KOFTE
Oven baked beef patties filled with potato puree, served with sauteed vegetables. $19
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Baby eggplants & beef tenderloin casserole, served with rice. $19
MIXED KEBAB
Skewered grilled chicken, beef tenderloin, and lamb chop, served with rice & vegetables $24
DONER KEBAB
Thinly sliced grilled lamb & beef served with rice and vegetables. $17
ISKENDER KEBAB
Shaved grilled lamb & beef over diced pita bread, dressed with tomato sauce & garlic yogurt sauce served
with grilled hot green peppers & tomatoes. $19
FROM THE SEA
PAN FRIED HADDOCK
Marinated with white wine & herbs. Served with arugula salad & fries. $18
GRILLED RED MULLET
Marinated in beer & fresh herbs. Served with fresh vegetables and oven baked potatoes. $19
SHRIMP CASSEROLE
Baked shrimp and vegetable casserole topped with kashkaval cheese. Served with rice. $19
LEVREK BOGAZICI
Striped bass rolled with mushrooms & shrimp baked with potatoes. $22
VEGETARIAN DISHES
SAUTEED SPINACH
Sauteed with onions & tomatoes and cooked with rice. Served with garlicky yogurt sauce. $17
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Mixed vegetable casserole with potatoes, eggplants, mushrooms, carrots, peppers & celery served with
bulgur and yogurt. $18
OVEN BAKED SPAGHETTI
Oven baked spaghetti with melted kashkaval cheese & bechamel sauce. $17
VEGGIE PENNE PASTA
Sauteed vegetables served with tomatoes & basil sauce. $18
SIDE DISHES
Bulgur, Grilled Vegetables, Sauteed Spinach, Frites or Rice $5 each
DESSERTS
ASURE A.K.A Noah’s Dessert
A festive pudding of cereal grains, chickpeas, beans, dry fruit & nuts. $8
“According to a legend, it was originally concocted in the galley of Noah's ark from whatever was left
in the pantry.”
KUNEFE
Shredded phyllo dough filled with sweet cheese, baked in syrup topped with pistachios. $9
BAKLAVA
Layers of phyllo dough filled with pistachios and sweetened with syrup. $7
SUTLAC
Oven baked rice pudding with a hint of vanilla & cinnamon. $7
SEKERPARE
Baked pastries soaked in the sweetness of a lemony syrup. $7
