Lunch
Chorbalar (Soups)
Ezo Gelin Chorbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) – red lentils cooked with vegetables and herbs 4.95 Tavuk Chorbasi – chicken & orzo soup with celery and onions 4.95Salatalar (Salads)
Choban Salatasi (Shepherd’s Salad) – chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley mixed in olive oil and red wine vinegar 7.95 Chingeneh Salatasi (Gypsy Salad) – tossed romaine lettuce, carrots, red cabbage served with lemon dressing 6.95Mezeler (Hors d’oeuvres)
Imam Bayildi (“The Imam Fainted”) – whole baby eggplant stuffed with tomato, onions, garlic, pine nuts and cooked in olive oil 8.95 Karishik Meze (Mixed Appetizer) – combination of grape leaves, humus, babaganush, soslu patlican and acili ezme (no substitutions) 14.95 Mujver – zucchini pancakes with carrot and parsley 6.95 Arnavut Djiğeri – calf liver coated with flour and pan-fried in olive oil 8.25 Sigara Börek – yufka pastry stuffed with feta cheese and parsley, rolled into cigar shape and pan-fried 6.95 Yalanji Yaprak Dolma (“False Stuffed Grape Leaves”) – grape vine leaves stuffed with rice, onions, currants and pine nuts 8.95 Acili Ezmeh – spicy red pepper dip with coarsely chopped walnuts, onions, garlic, tomatoes and lemon juice 6.95 Babaganush – pureed eggplant with tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil 6.95 Soslu Patlijan – fried eggplant sautéed with onions, green peppers, and tomato sauce 6.95 Falafel – ground chickpeas blended with fresh vegetables 6.95 Tabbouleh – cracked wheat with bulgur, parsley, scallions, olive oil and lemon juice 6.95 Hummus – pureed chickpeas, yogurt, sesame oil and garlic 5.95 Lebni – thick homemade yogurt with coarsely chopped walnuts, garlic and mint 6.95 Jajik – yogurt with cucumber, garlic and mint 6.95 Ispanakli Börek – yufka pastry stuffed with sautéed onions, spinach, and feta 8.95Lunch Wraps
Choice of Soup (Chicken or Lentil) or Salad (Gypsy or Shepherd) – Chicken, Adana, Shish, Döner or Falafel 8.95 Tavuk Kebab – tender cubes of chicken on a skewer Adana Kebab – ground lamb mixed with fresh red bell pepper and paprika Shish Kebab – marinated cubes of lamb grilled on skewers Döner Kebab– seasoned think slices of lamb and beef Falafel – ground chickpeas blended with fresh vegetablesLunch Platters
Choice of soup (Chicken or Lentil) or extra salad. Served with rice and Gypsy Salad. 9.95 Tavuk Kebab – tender cubes of chicken on a skewer Adana Kebab – ground lamb mixed with fresh red bell pepper and paprika Shish Kebab – marinated cubes of lamb grilled on skewers Döner Kebab – seasoned think slices of lamb and beef Falafel – ground chickpeas blended with fresh vegetablesSide Orders
Pilaf (rice) 2.95 Jajik (yogurt and cucumber) or Tahini Sauce 0.75 each
Dinner
Chorbalar (Soups)
Ezo Gelin Chorbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) – red lentils cooked with vegetables and herbs 5.95 Tavuk Chorbasi – chicken & orzo soup with celery and onions 5.95Salatalar (Salads)
Choban Salatasi (Shepherd’s Salad) – chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley mixed in olive oil and vinegar 10.95 Chingeneh Salatasi (Gypsy Salad) – tossed romaine lettuce, carrots, red cabbage served with lemon dressing 9.95Mezeler (Hors d’oeuvres)
Karishik Meze (Mixed hors d'oeuvres) – combination of grape leaves, humus, babaganush, soslu patlijan and ajili ezme (no substitutions) 14.95 Imam Bayildi (“The Imam Fainted”) – whole baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, pine nuts and cooked in olive oil 8.95 Mujver – zucchini pancakes made with carrot and parsley 7.95 Arnavut Djigeri – calf liver coated with flour pan-fried in olive oil 9.45 Sigara Börek – yufka pastry stuffed with feta and parsley, rolled into cigar shape and pan-fried 7.95 Yalanji Yaprak Dolma (“False Stuffed Grape Leaves”) – grape leaves stuffed with rice, onions, currants and pine nuts 8.95 Ajili Ezme – spicy red pepper dip with coarsely chopped walnuts, onions, hot peppers, tomatoes and lemon juice 7.95 Babaganush – pureed eggplant with tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil 7.95 Soslu Patlijan – fried eggplant sautéed with onions, green peppers, and tomato sauce 7.95 Sujuk Izgara – Turkish spicy beef sausage, with grilled tomatoes and hot peppers and onions 9.45 Falafel – ground chickpeas blended with fresh vegetables 8.95 Hummus – pureed chickpeas, tahini, yogurt and garlic 6.95 Tabbouleh – cracked wheat with bulgur, parsley, scallions, olive oil and lemon juice 7.95 Jajik – yogurt sauce with cucumber, garlic and mint 6.95 Lebni – thick homemade yogurt with coarsely chopped walnuts, mint and garlic 7.95 Ispanakli Börek – phyllo pastry stuffed with sautéed onions, spinach, and feta 8.95Ana Yemekler (Main Course)
Served with rice and salad except for Hünkâr Beyindi and Stuffed Cabbage. Karishik Izgara – (Mixed Grille) Combination of Shish Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Adana Kebab and Doner Kebab 24.95 Shish Kebab – marinated cubes of lamb grilled on skewers 16.95 Adana Kebab – grilled minced lamb mixed with red bell pepper and paprika 14.95 Tavuk Kebab – marinated charcoal-grilled chicken on skewers 14.95 Döner Kebab – marinated lamb and beef, cooked on a vertical grille and thinly sliced 13.50 Combination Kebab – Any two combination of Shish Kebab, Adana Kebab, Chicken Kebab and Döner Kebab 17.95 Pirzola – seasoned lamb chops 23.95 Hünkâr Beyindi (“The Sultan Was Pleased”) – tender pieces of lamb simmered in tomato sauce, on a bed of smoked eggplant puree 20.95 Lahana Dolmasi – Cabbages stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and parsley, served with rice 18.95Soteler (Sautees)
Kuzu Sote – cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes and green peppers 21.95 Tavuk Sote – cubes of chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes and green peppers 19.95 Ispanaka Sote – spinach with onions, tomatoes, and peppers 18.95 Karides Sote – shrimp with onions, tomatoes, and peppers 21.95 Karides Güvech – shrimp casserole with onions, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, cream and kashari cheese 22.95Yoğurtlu Kebaplar (Kebabs with Yogurt)
Iskender Kebab – sliced Döner Kebab with hot tomato sauce, yogurt and pita 16.95 Yoğurtlu Adana Kebab – adana kebab (minced lamb mixed with red bell pepper and paprika) served with yogurt on pita 16.95 Yoğurtlu Shish Kebab – grilled lamb with yogurt on pita 18.95 Yoğurtlu Tavuk Kebab – grilled chicken cubes with yogurt on pita 17.95Side Orders
Pilaf (rice) 2.95 Jajik (yogurt with cucumber and garlic) or Tahini Sauce 0.75Tatlilar (Desserts)
Baklava – layers of buttered yufka filled with crushed walnuts and served in syrup 6.95 Chocolate Baklava – layers of buttered yufka filled with crushed walnuts and chocolate 7.95 Kazandibi – creamy milk pudding with a golden brown outer layer 6.95 Künefe – two layers of crispy shredded yufka stuffed with sweet cheese and served with hot syrup and pistachio 8.95 Kabak tatlisi – Cubes of pumpkin cooked in syrup and topped with walnuts 6.95Ichejekler (Drinks)
No Refills Cold Beverages Ayran – iced yogurt drink (National drink of Turkey, especially good with meat dishes) 2.00 Vishneh Suyu – black cherry juice (Turkey’s favorite refreshment) 2.00 Turkish Gazoz – old-fashioned Turkish soft drink 3.00 Soft Drinks 2.00 Hot Beverages Chai – Black Sea tea 2.50 (Turkey's favorite hot beverage) Elma Chai – apple tea 2.50 Türk Kahvesi (Turkish coffee) 3.50 We are always BYOB – Bring Your Own Bottle (no charge for glassware) Narghileh (Hookah) porch and courtyard only please – 20.00 Gratuity of 16% added for parties larger than 6 Catering Available. Special Event Venue Available.
