Cafe Istanbul

Appetizers

• Arnavut CigeriUS$ 12,00

  Fried seasoned lamb liver served with tomatoes, onions, parsley and crispy potatoes

• Fried CalamariUS$ 10,00

  Tender squid lightly fried, served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce

• Grilled CalamariUS$ 10,00

  Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, dilled avocado, caper and micro greens

• HummusUS$ 6,00

  Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olives, fresh garlic

• LahmacunUS$ 6,00

  Thin dough topped with minced beef, seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onions and organic arugula

• MujverUS$ 8,00

  Pan fried zucchini pancakes with scallions, feta cheese, fresh dill, and creamy yogurt garlic sauce

• MusselsUS$ 12,00

  Steamed in white wine, cream, cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and white truffle oil

• Patlican SalatisiUS$ 7,00

  Smoked eggplants with garlic, lemon juice, scallion and roasted bell peppers

• Su BoregiUS$ 8,00

  homemade dough filled with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with fresh dill, creamy yogurt garlic sauce

Soup

• Lentil SoupUS$ 5,00

  Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, fresh mint

• Soup of the DayUS$ 5,00

  Ask your server for details

• Classic OnionUS$ 6,00

  Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese

Salads

Add one choice of protein to your salad for $5: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner

• Turkish Feta SaladUS$ 8,00

  Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, parsley, black olives and house dressing

• Caesar SaladUS$ 8,00

  Romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing

• Seafood SaladUS$ 15,00

  Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallop, mixed greens, tomato, onion, caper and red pepper

• Shepherd SaladUS$ 8,00

  Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley, house dressing

• Arugula SaladUS$ 8,00

  Red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses

Entrees

• DonerUS$ 14,00

  Lamb and veal combined, seasoned with herbs and bland of spices, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with flatbread and basmati rice

• Adana KebabUS$ 13,00

  Hand chopped seasoned lamb shoulder on skewers cooked over a charcoal grill, served with flatbread and basmati rice

• Beef KebabUS$ 12,00

  Beef tenderloin medallions on skewers seasoned and cooked over a charcoal grill, served with basmati rice

• Chicken KebabUS$ 12,00

  Herb marinated chicken breast on skewers cooked over charcoal grill, served with basmati rice

• PideUS$ 14,00

  Thin flat crispy dough baked with your choice of ground beef / diced lamb / cheese or sucuk

• IskenderUS$ 16,00

  Doner meat, toasted bread, creamy yogurt, tomato puree, crushed red pepper, brown butter

• Kofte KebabUS$ 13,00

  Seasoned ground beef and lamb served with basmati rice, tomato, peppers

• Risotto FungiUS$ 14,00

  Portabella, shitake and porcini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter and Parmesan cheese

• Imam BayeldiUS$ 14,00

  Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf

• Chicken LemoUS$ 12,00

  Sautéed chicken scaloppini, brown butter, caper, lemon, white wine sauce served with sautéed bock choy

• Rigatoni al Trasterverina RaguUS$ 14,00

  Homemade large pasta, veal sausage, wild mushrooms, garlic, fennel seeds, white wine, tomato, cream sauce, Parmesan cheese

• Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$ 16,00

  Char grilled herb seasoned lamb ribs, roasted vegetables and lamb jus

• SchnitzelUS$ 12,00

  Chicken scaloppini, breaded, pan-fried served with crispy potatoes, mixed greens and red cabbage

• Seared SalmonUS$ 14,00

  Israeli couscous, calamari, fresh tomato, zucchini and curry sauce

Sandwiches

• KofteUS$ 10,00

  Ground beef and lamb made with garlic, herbs and blend of spices

• Lamb DonerUS$ 12,00

  Seasoned lamb cooked slowly on a horizontal rotisserie

• Our Big BurgerUS$ 12,00

  10oz. black angus beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onion, tomato and lettuce

• Chicken PaniniUS$ 11,00

  Grilled chicken, tomato, roasted bell pepper and mozzarella cheese

• Mushroom PaniniUS$ 11,00

  Portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, spinach and caramelized onion

Side Orders

• Rice PilafUS$ 5,00

• French FriesUS$ 5,00

• Mixed VegetablesUS$ 6,00

Drinks

• Fountain DrinksUS$ 1,75

  Coca-Cola Products

• AyranUS$ 2,50

  Cold, and savory refreshing yogurt-based beverage that is mixed with salt

• Turkish CoffeeUS$ 2,50

  Traditionally brewed finely ground, and unfiltered coffee

• CoffeeUS$ 1,75