Cafe Istanbul

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, onions, black currants and mediterranean spices

A creamy blend of mashed garbanzo beans, tahini, yogurt, mashed garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

Charbroiled eggplant puree flavored with yogurt, parsley, tahini, mashed garlic and a touch of olive oil

Cracked wheat flavored with hot pepper paste, parsley, dry mint, green onions, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and lemon juice

A fresh blend of crushed tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, onions, dry mint leaves, mashed garlic and olive oil

Medium-soft brined Turkish feta cheese served with tomatoes, lettuce and Mediterranean black olives

Plain yogurt mixed with chopped cucumbers, mashed garlic, and seasoned with dill

Spicy beef sausages grilled to perfection, served with grilled tomatoes and peppers

Homemade, deep fried phyllo pastry filled with: Turkish feta cheese and parsley or Sauteed ground beef, onion and parsley mix

Mashed garbanzo beans blended with celery, green pepper, onion, garlic, parsley and Turkish spices, and then deep fried. Four pieces of falafel served with yogurt dipping sauce

Tender calamari coated with soda water-baking powder mix and lightly fried, accompanied by a flavorful dipping sauce

Homemade thin crust pizza, topped with ground beef and lamb mixture and chopped garden vegetables

Sauteed mix of ground beef, walnuts, onions, parsley and spices covered with cracked wheat and deep fried. Two meatballs served with yogurt dipping sauce

Your choice of four appetizers from our menu, lahmacun, turkish sausage and calamari not included

Red lentils cooked with tomato paste, dry mint and Turkish spices

Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrot, red cabbage, corn, feta cheese, olive oil and lemon juice

Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, dill, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of red wine vinegar

Your choice of shepherd or seasonal salad served with: Doner, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp or grilled salmon

Seasoned ground lamb slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie, shaved and served over homemade pita bread, topped with rich tomato-butter sauce. Served with yogurt, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Seasoned ground lamb slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie, shaved and served with homemade pita bread, Turkish rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Marinated and pan seared juicy, tender lamb fillets served with roasted baby potatoes and bell peppers

Ground lamb blended with red bell pepper, hot green pepper, garlic and spices, then charbroiled on a skewer. Served with rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Marinated, charcoal grilled lamb cubes served on a bed of sauteed jalapenos, diced tomatoes and garlic mix. Served with rice pilaf

Tenderized lamb chops charbroiled, then served with grilled tomatoes, peppers and rice pilaf

Shank of lamb, slowly cooked and braised with its seasoned broth. Served on a bed of mashed grilled eggplant, red bell pepper mix with mashed potatoes and topped with tomato sauce

Tender cubes of marinated meat skewered and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Tender cubes of marinated meat skewered and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Your choice of braised lamb, cooked with tomatoes, raisins, bell peppers and spices, grilled chicken, Adana or falafel served on a bed of traditional roasted eggplant puree cooked with milk and mozzarella cheese, flavored with Turkish spices, topped with rich tomato butter sauce

Tender cubes of beef braised with carrots, shallots, garlic and tomato paste, and served on a bed of homemade mashed potatoes

Seasoned ground chicken breast skewered and charbroiled, rolled in tortilla, topped with garlic-yogurt and tomato-butter sauce. Served with grilled tomatoes and peppers

Juicy chicken breast stuffed with rice, bell peppers, raisins, pistachios, parsley and spices, ladled with a rich white wine-tarragon sauce, presented on a bed of sauteed spinach, and topped with crispy shoestring potatoes

Juicy grilled chicken cubes served on a bed of homemade humus, drizzled with butter and paprika mix

Seasoned chicken cubes sauteed with green pepper, red bell pepper, onions and tomatoes. Served with rice pilaf

The five major grilled meats of turkish cuisine: Adana, lamb shish, doner, chicken beyti and chicken shish. Served with rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes and peppers

Marinated fillet of salmon baked and topped with caramelized onions. Served with sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes and garlic parsley oliveoil lemon juice mix on top

Tender tilapia coated with garlic, white pepper, olive oil and bay leaves, then baked fresh. Served with caramelized onions, sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes and garlic parsley oliveoil lemon juice mix on top

A mix of seasoned, fresh vegetables cooked in a delectable, rich, tomato based broth. Served with rice pilaf

Two of the homemade thin crust pizzas topped with ground beef and lamb mixture and chopped garden vegetables

Homemade thin crust pizza, topped with your choice of mozzarella or Turkish feta cheese, roma tomatoes and green pepper

Homemade thin crust pizza, topped with Turkish sausage and mozzarella cheese

Homemade thin crust pizza, topped with ground beef, Turkish sausage and mozzarella cheese

Homemade thin crust pizza, topped with garden fresh vegetables

Layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with ground walnuts, baked and topped with syrup

Traditional Turkish dessert prepared with shredded wheat and Turkish sweet cheese. Baked and served on a hot plate, topped with syrup and ground walnuts

Caramelized top custard, sprinkled with ground cinnamon

Oven baked rice pudding, sprinkled with ground cinnamon

Red wine covered pears baked with cinnamon sticks, cloves and sugar. Served cold with walnuts and vanilla ice-cream

Turkish cherry, apricot, mango, orange