7 dishes
Creamy chickpea dip with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Served with warm pita
Smoky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Rich in antioxidants, zero guilt
Traditional Turkish bulgur patties blended with tomato, pepper, herbs, and spices — flavorful, savory, and packed with Mediterranean character
Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley tossed with olive oil and lemon. Refreshingly clean
Slow-rolled grape leaves with spiced rice and herbs. Low in fat, high in antioxidants — the ancient Mediterranean superfood
Falafel in pita with amba, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tahini sauce. Vibrant, filling, and entirely plant-based
The iconic Turkish sesame ring bread — crispy outside, chewy inside. Vegan, sesame-coated, and sustaining
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White rice or bulgur, salad or cacik
Ask what is in the salad and cacik, everything else on the list is a plant.
Protein-rich quinoa with seasonal vegetables, herbs, and a bright citrus dressing. A complete, nourishing meal
Ask whether it can be made without feta cheese.
Fresh mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and herbs tossed with a light, refreshing dressing
Ask whether the dressing contains dairy, egg or anchovy, and whether cheese comes on it.
Velvety red lentil soup with a swirl of chili butter and fresh herbs
Ask whether the broth is vegetable rather than meat or fish stock.
Handmade dumplings smothered in garlicky yogurt, drizzled with Aleppo chili butter and sumac. Available with beef or mushrooms (vegetarian). Decadent, rich, unforgettable
Ask for the vegan or vegetarian version, the menu says they make one.
Crispy herb-packed falafel — chickpea-based, high in plant protein, naturally cholesterol-free — with sides and fresh accompaniments
Ask whether the batter has egg or milk in it.
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2 Pieces of Crispy Turkish filo rolls filled with feta cheese and fresh parsley. Deep-fried, golden, shatteringly crisp — absolutely worth it
Delicate layers of Turkish filo pastry filled with creamy white cheese or beef, baked until golden, buttery, and irresistibly flaky
Slow-cooked white beans simmered with tender meat, onions, tomatoes, and olive oil. Lean protein, high fiber, deeply comforting
White rice or bulgur, salad or cacik
Roasted eggplant split open and filled with spiced lamb, onion, and tomato, slow-baked in a rich oily sauce. Served with white rice
Tender roasted eggplant layered with seasoned ground meat, tomatoes, and peppers, then baked until rich, smoky, and deeply flavorful
Traditional Turkish slow-simmered lamb broth, rich and comforting, with tender meat and a savory, deeply flavorful finish
White rice or bulgur, salad or cacik
White rice or bulgur, salad or cacik
Dozens of paper-thin phyllo layers with crushed pistachios and walnuts, soaked in fragrant honey syrup
Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk — whole, evaporated, and condensed
Dense, warmly spiced carrot cake studded with dried fruit and topped with toasted almonds
Creamy slow-cooked rice pudding lightly sweetened with a dusting of cinnamon. Gentle, comforting, and low in fat
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, capers, sumac, and olive oil
Crispy deep-fried bulgur shells stuffed with spiced ground lamb and walnuts. Crunchy outside, molten and savory within
Charcoal-grilled beef and lamb kofte with grilled tomatoes, green peppers, and rice. Bold, smoky, and unapologetically meaty
Freshly baked simit, bogaca, and bread with cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your choice of sujuk with eggs or menemen. Also includes pastirma, boreks, honey, and housemade jams. Paired with endless Turkish tea. This is not a light meal — it is a celebration
Buttery soft Turkish buns stuffed with melted mozzarella or white cheese. Warm, gooey, impossible to eat just one
Layered phyllo pastry loaded with crumbled feta, baked until golden and shatteringly crisp. Buttery, salty, glorious. (4 pieces)
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Clean espresso with hot water. Zero calories, pure energy — the purist's choice
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Strong black tea brewed in a double kettle, served in a tulip glass. Antioxidant-rich, zero calories, endless refills
Ultra-fine coffee simmered in a copper cezve — thick, potent, and deeply caffeinated. Not for the faint of heart. Served with Turkish delight
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Espresso with steamed whole milk and the warm, intoxicating perfume of green cardamom. Creamy, aromatic, indulgent
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
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Delicate layers of Turkish filo pastry filled with creamy white cheese or beef, baked until golden and buttery. Served with a glass of traditional Turkish tea
Golden cheese or beef filled Su Boregi and soft, buttery Bogaca, served with a glass of traditional Turkish tea
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