24 dishes
Pureed chickpeas with tahini (crushed sesame seeds) and a hint of olive oil, garlic, cumin and lemon juice
Ask whether the pita is made with milk or butter, and whether the white sauce is tahini rather than yoghurt.
Finely chopped fried eggplant blended with tomato sauce, red bell peppers, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices
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Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion and mint
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Seasoned deep-fried garbanzo balls
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Cracked wheat salad blended with green onions, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and a hint of crushed red pepper
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Spicy blend of roasted red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and roasted walnuts
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Ask whether the fryer is shared with meat, and if there is egg in the batter.
Ask whether the bread has milk or egg in it, and to leave off any cheese or mayo.
Baby eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and raisins topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with green salad and white rice
Ask for it without the yogurt.
Eggplants, mushroom, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, green beans baked with tomato sauce. Served with white rice
Ask whether it is cooked in butter or a meat stock rather than oil.
Sauté of carrots, red and green bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Served on top of hummus with walnuts, raisins
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Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Features Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Eggplant Salsa, Dolma and Ezme
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Tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onions tossed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice
Ask what dressing comes on it, oil and vinegar is the safe swap, and to leave off any cheese.
Lettuce, red cabbage, carrots tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar
Ask for oil and vinegar, the house dressing is where the dairy or anchovy hides.
Navy beans, tomatoes, onions and parsley tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice
Ask what dressing comes on it, oil and vinegar is the safe swap, and to leave off any cheese.
Ask whether the broth is vegetable rather than meat or fish stock.
Ask whether the broth is vegetable rather than meat or fish stock.
Indianapolis Monthly
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe is now in my top five favorite places to eat in Indianapolis. Large helpings, authentic atmosphere, and attentive service
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Step into our restaurant and experience a warm Turkish ambiance with beautifully hand-painted designs on floors and ceilings. Located in Indianapolis' historic Fletcher Place neighborhood, we bring the spirit of Istanbul to the heart of Indiana
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Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Creamy rice pudding topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon
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40 dishes
Broiled eggplant blended with tahini, yogurt, garlic and parsley
Creamy yogurt and cucumber dip blended with garlic, mint, and dill
Flaky pastry filled with a savory blend of imported feta cheese and parsley
Imported feta cheese served with tomatoes, cucumbers, and black olives
Crispy pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with a flavorful garlicky yogurt sauce
Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, then baked with tomato sauce. Served with spinach cooked with artichokes, mushrooms, and heavy cream
Sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers baked with mozzarella cheese
Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce. Served with green salad and white rice
Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes. Served with a green salad and white rice
Layers of flaky pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey, served with a dollop of whipped cream
Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese
Smooth and rich, creamy cheesecake
Decadent chocolate delight, lavished with rich frosting and served with a dollop of indulgence
Grated imported feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and grape leaves, tossed with iceberg lettuce in a delicate mix of vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil
Slices of homemade Doner on top of grilled bread cubes, covered with tomato sauce and topped with yogurt
Grilled seasoned ground beef patties mixed with parsley and onions. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with red bell pepper, crushed red pepper and grilled on flat skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with parsley, onions, garlic and grilled on flat skewers, rolled with lavish bread covered with tomato sauce. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Tender cubes of beef marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Chicken breast grilled with asparagus served with sautéed blend of spinach, mushrooms, onions, artichokes and heavy cream, topped with yogurt
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, mushrooms and garlic. Served with green salad and white rice
Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions, served over eggplant puree
Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Grilled lamb chops with grilled red and green bell peppers. Served with green salad and white rice
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice
Beef sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice
Chicken, tomato, carrots, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, and garlic sautéed in tomato sauce and served with steamed couscous and green salad
Seasoned ground chicken patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed red peppers and grilled on flat skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice
Beef tenderloins pan-seared with carrots, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, and garlic. Served with hummus, walnuts and raisins
Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with green salad and white rice
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and fresh dill served with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with vegetables and green salad
Mixed grill platter featuring Doner, Kofte, Chicken Kebab, Beef Kebab, Adana Kebab, and Chicken Adana Kebab. Served with vegetables and white rice
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions in a white creamy sauce. Served with green salad and white rice
Meat-eaters, veg-heads, and dip enthusiasts alike are right at home at the cozy Indy spot
3 dishes
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Regular Iced Tea, Iced Green Tea, Lemonade, Sparkling Water
7 dishes
Turkish caffeinated black hot tea
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Very caffeinated strong Turkish coffee
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Indianapolis Business Journal
Ask whether anything is mixed into it, as poured, most drinks are vegan.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask for it with oat, soy or almond milk if you want it white, the coffee itself is vegan.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
1 dish
Turkish yogurt drink made with water, salt, mint and yogurt mixture