KITCHEN ISTANBUL MENU
SOUPS & SALADS
CHICKEN LEMON SOUP Egg-lemon soup with chicken & rice…………………………………………….…………….5.00
RED LENTIL SOUP Lentil, fresh herbs & spices………………………………………………………………...….........5.00
SHEPHERD SALAD Tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, red onion, parsley, dill,
evoo & fresh lemon juice - red wine vinaigrette dressing (Add Feta Cheese $2)…..….Small 6.50 Large 8.50
GREEN SALAD Hearts of romaine lettuce, baby arugula, scallion,parsley,fresh mint,
evoo & fresh lemon juice dressing……………………………………………………………………………...…...…6.50
COLD APPETIZERS
HUMMUS Dip of chickpeas with garlic, tahini, evoo & fresh lemon juice…………………………………………....5.50
BABAGANOUSH Chopped roasted eggplant with tahini, garlic, evoo & fresh lemon juice ………………………...7.50
SPICY ANTEP EZMESI tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, jalapeno, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, walnuts.5.50
SAKSUKA Sauteed eggplant with green pepper & tomato garlic sauce……………….………..………..……........7.50
CACIK Plain yogurt with diced cucumber, dill, mint & hint of garlic……………………………………………….....5.50
DOLMA Stuffed grape leaves with rice, onion, pine nuts, currant, assorted herbs & spices……………..….........7.00
RED BEETS SALAD Roasted beets, topped with garlic yogurt sauce & pistachio………..……………….……….....5.00
COMBO PLATE Combination of hummus, babaganoush, cacik, dolma……………………………………....….....19.95
HOT APPETIZERS
FRIED CALAMARI Deep fried calamari rings served with homemade garlic sauce….……………………...…......12.95
SIGARA BOREGI (CHEESE PASTRY ROLL) Feta cheese, fresh dill, fresh parsley and fresh mint...…………..…..…...9.95
FALAFEL Traditional Middle Eastern falafel served with tahini sauce………………………………………….……..5.50
CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS Wild caught octopus, tomatoes, scallion, dill,evoo & red wine vinaigrette…………....17.50
PAN SEARED HALLOUMI CHEESE………………………………………………………………..………………................9.50
ZUCCHINI PANCAKES (MUCVER) Lightly pan-fried zucchini, potatoes, scallion, parsley, served with
garlic yogurt sauce…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....7.50
ENTREE
All served with rice pilaf and sauteed seasonal vegetable ( unless otherwise listed)
CHICKEN GYRO Marinated slices of chicken cooked on a spit,serving with grilled tomatoes & green pepper and rice pilaf……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...15.00
DONER (TURKISH STYLE GYRO) Marinated slices of beef cooked on a spit, served with grilled tomatoes, grilled
green peppers and rice pilaf…………………………………………………………………………………………...17.00
ISKENDER (ALEXANDER) KEBAB Slices of doner ( Turkish style gyro), served with over pita bread, yogurt
tomato sauce and brown butter…………………………………………………………………………….…….......19.95
ADANA KEBAB Char-grilled ground lamb with Turkish spices……………………………………………...….…….16.00
LAMB SHISH KEBAB Marinated cubes of lamb with Turkish herbs & char-grilled ………………………….……..17.50
CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB Marinated cubes of chicken breast with Turkish herbs & char-grilled…………..……...14.50
GRILLED TURKISH MEAT PATTY (KOFTE) Char-grilled ground beef & lamb patties marinated in herbs ……..........15.50
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS ………………...……………………………………………………………...…………..29.50
KITCHEN ISTANBUL COMBO Piece of lamb chop, two pieces of chicken shish kebab and lamb shish kebab,
two pieces of grilled Turkish meat patty ( Kofte) ……………………………………………….…....……………..29.50
BEEF MANTI Homemade meat stuffed Turkish tortellini, served with garlic yogurt, brown butter…....................16.00
**All Seafood plates served with mixed green salads
CHAR-GRILLED BRANZINO Grilled Mediterranean sea bass as whole or filet,and served with garlic, lemon,
herbs & evoo & sauce serving with mixed green salad………………………………… …………..…… …......25.00
SHRIMP SHISH KEBAB Grilled jumbo shrimps serving with mixed green salad……………………………....…..18.50
LAMB MOUSSAKA Potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, ground lamb, bechamel sauce, melted cheese………..17.25
VEGETARIAN ENTREE
EGGPLANT DELIGHT Sauteed eggplant with green pepper & tomato garlic sauce, served with rice pilaf…........16.00
FALAFELTraditional Middle Eastern falafel, served with sauteed seasonal vegetables, rice pilaf
and tahini sauce………………………………………………………………….…………………...……....………..14.25
* $20 Corkage fee, 20% service charge included for parties 6 or more Max 4 credit card per table, and minimum $15 charge. * Served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients ** Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. |