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Cafe Istanbul

(480) 731-9499
  • 1310 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Middle Eastern ,  Turkish
  • $$$$$
(480) 731-9499
  • Menu
  • Drinks
    • Iced Tea $1.95

    • Herbal Tea $1.95

    • Hot Tea $1.95

    • Turkish Coffee $1.95

    • Coffee $1.95

    • Espresso $1.95

    • Soda $1.95

  • Fresh Juices
    • Mango Juice $3.95

    • Orange Juice $4.95

    • Carrot Juice $4.95

    • Apple Juice $4.95

    • Strawberry Juice $3.95

    • Banana Juice $3.95

    • Lemonade $2.95

    • Yogurt Drink $2.95

    • Istanbul Fruit Juice Cocktail $5.95

      Chunks of banana, strawberry, melon, apple, and pineapple mixed with mango and strawberry juice. Topped with honey and pistachios.

  • Mezza-Appetizers
    • Hummus $4.95

      Chickpea dip, sesame paste, lemon juice and a touch of garlic. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Hummus with Beef $6.95

      Chickpea dip topped with sauteed diced meat and pine nuts. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Hummus with Chicken $6.95

      Chickpea dip topped with sauteed, diced meat and pine nuts. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Baba Ghanouj $4.95

      Roasted eggplant dip, sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Grape Leaves $4.95

      Tender leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, onion and parsley steamed in lemon juice and olive oil. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Kibbeh Nayeh $10.95

      Tender lamb loin ground to paste and mixed with burghul wheat, pine nuts and our special blend of spices. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Kibi Akras with Beef $5.25

      Finely ground lean beef mixed with burghul and stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts and our special blend of spices. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Lebni $4.5

      Yogurt cheese dip garnished with cucumber, tomato, olive and pure olive oil. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Feta Cheese and Olives $5.95

      Sheep milk feta with Greek olive garnished with tomatoes. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Mujadara $4.5

      Brown lentils cooked with rice, diced onions and olive oil. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Armenian Pizza $6.95

      Pita bread stuffed with ground lamb, pine nuts and our special blend of spices. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Loubieh Bi Zeit $4.95

      Sauteed green beans, onion and tomatoes cooked in fresh tomato juice. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Foul Mudammas $6.95

      Simmered fava beans seasoned with garlic and lemon juice topped with pure olive oil. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Sambousek with Meet $4.5

      Homemade dough stuffed with ground beef, onion and pine nuts. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Sambousek with Cheese $4.5

      Homemade dough stuffed with curd cheese and mint. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Spanakopita $4.5

      Filo dough baked with spinach, feta cheese and mint. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Lamb Tongue $7.95

      Sauteed in lemon garlic. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Garlic Dip $4.5

      Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Tzatziki $4.5

      Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

  • Salads
    • Tabouli Salad $4.95

      Finely chopped parsley, green onions and tomatoes mixed with burghul wheat. Seasoned with lemon juice and pure olive oil. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Fattoush Salad $8.95

      Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, radishes, mint and pita bread croutons. Seasoned with house dressing. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Greek Salad $8.95

      Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, bell peppers and pepperoccini seasoned with Greek dressing. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Spinach Walnut Salad $7.95

      Fresh spinach with walnut, raisins, red onions and feta cheese. Seasoned with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Apple Salad $7.95

      Romaine lettuce tossed with fresh ground pepper and Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Caesar Salad $7.95

      Romaine lettuce tossed with fresh ground pepper and Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

    • Yogurt Salad $4.95

      Homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic and herbs. Served with 1 basket of pita bread.

  • Chicken Entree
    • Chicken Shawarma Entree $11.95

      Broiled layers of chicken breast served with garlic sauce, hummus and pita bread.

    • Grilled Lemon Chicken Entree $11.95

      Tender boneless chicken marinated in lemon juice and garlic. Served with garlic sauce and pita bread.

    • Chicken Kabob Entree $11.95

      Marinated chicken breast skewered and broiled to perfection. Served with red bell peppers and pita bread.

  • Vegetarian Entree
    • Vegetable Musaka Entree $11.95

      Eggplant, onion, garlic, chickpeas, tomatoes and herbs topped with bechamel sauce. Served with pita bread.

    • Falafel Entree $9.95

      Chickpeas and fava beans finely ground with fresh herbs and mixed with spices. Served on a bed of lettuce, topped with tomatoes and tahini sauce. Served with pita bread.

    • Vegetable Mix Entree $10.95

      Green beans, fresh tomatoes, chopped potatoes, garlic and special spices and herbs. Served with pita bread.

  • Seafood Entree
    • Catch of the Day Entree $14.95

      Served in garlic, lemon and basil sauce. Served with pita bread.

    • Shrimp Scampi Entree $14.95

      Lebanese-style sauteed in special Lebanese seasonings. Served with pita bread.

    • Fish and Shrimp Combo $15.95

      Served with pita bread.

  • Beef and Lamb Entree
    • Beef Shawarma Entree $12.95

      Broiled layers of tender beef served with tahini sauce and pita bread.

    • Beef Shish Kabob Entree $12.95

      Skewered tender beef marinated and broiled to tenderness. Served with green pepper, tomatoes and pita bread.

    • Lamb Shish Kabob Entree $12.95

      Skewered tender lamb loin broiled to tenderness. Served with green pepper, tomatoes and pita bread.

    • Kafta Kabob Entree $12.95

      Skewered, finely ground beef seasoned with herbs and spices and charbroiled to perfection. Served with pita bread.

    • Kafta Khashkhash Entree $12.95

      Broiled lean beef seasoned with herbs and spices topped with tomatoes, the chef's famous sauce and mushrooms. Served with pita bread.

    • Gyros Entree $11.95

      Seasoned lamb and beef broiled and thinly sliced. Served with sliced tomatoes, tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

    • Baked Lamb Entree $13.95

      Baked lamb over seasoned rice with ground beef. Topped with almonds. Served with pita bread.

  • Combos
    • Istanbul Combo $14.95

      Combination of lamb kabob, chicken kabob, and kafta kabob. Served with pita bread.

    • Al Amir Combo $29.95

      Serves 2. Hummus, tabouli, grape leaves, feta cheese, baba ghanouj, mujadara, loubieh, falafel, lamb, chicken and kafta kabob. Served with pita bread.

    • Vegetarian Combo $11.95

      Hummus, falafel, grape leaves, tabouli, baba ghanouj, lebni, feta cheese, loubieh and mujadara. Served with pita bread.

  • Sandwiches
    • Beef and Lamb Shawarma Sandwich $5.99

      Marinated layers of tender lamb and beef cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Served with french fries.

    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich $5.99

      Marinated layers of chicken breast cooked to perfection on a vertical rotisserie. Served with french fries.

    • Gyros Sandwich $5.99

      Ground lamb and beef seasoned with Greek spices, topped with tzatziki sauce. Served with french fries.

    • Kafta Kabob Sandwich $5.99

      A Mixture of ground beef and lamb with parsley, onions, mildly spices and broiled to perfection. Served with french fries.

    • Lamb Tongue Sandwich $6.95

      Sauteed with garlic lemon with choice of garlic sauce or hummus. Served with french fries.

    • Falafel Sandwich $5.95

      Chickpeas and fava beans finely ground with fresh herbs and spices deep fried until golden brown in pure corn oil. Served with french fries.

    • Baked Lamb Sandwich $6.95

      Served with seasoned rice, tomatoes and pickles. Served with french fries.

  • Side Orders
    • Bread $1.25

    • Tahini $1.95

    • Salad $2.99

    • Rice $3.95

    • Pickles $2.95

    • Soup $2.95

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  • Desserts
    • Baklava $1.95

    • Honey Pudding $3.95

    • Banana Split $4.95

    • Nissreen Cocktail $4.95

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