appetizers
Adaptable as appetizers, snacks, or tapas, Turkish Meze and salads are delicious and infinite in variety. Often loosely translated as hors d’oeuvres, appetizer or snack, meze is so versatile that it can be all of these things and more. Istanbul Cuisine is proud to offer Appetizers and Salads – something tasty.
AJVAR
Pepper-based condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplant, garlic and thyme.
CACIK
Yogurt with sour cream, cucumber, olive oil and fresh mint.
MENU 2.............................................................................................$20.00 per person
AJVAR - Appetizer
BEANS SALAD - Salad
Kidney beans with dried tomatoes, mixed greens, onion and olive oil.
RICE PILAF - Side
Turkish type stir and steam in pan.
IZMIR KÖFTE - Main Course
Turkish meatballs with potatoes, peppers and a simple tomato sauce.
SÜTLAÇ - Dessert
Turkish rice pudding.
MENU 3.............................................................................................$20.00 per person
AJVAR - Appetizer
Pepper-based condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplant, garlic and thyme.
CHICKPEA SALAD - Salad
Chickpeas with mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, parsley dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
RICE PILAF - Side
Turkish type stir and steam in pan.
KARNIYARIK - Main Course
Stuffed eggplants baked with ground beaf, onion, tomatoes.
CAKE - Dessert
Vanilla tray baked cake with your choice of chocolate, carrot & walnuts or plain.
MENU 4.............................................................................................$17.00 per person
AJVAR - Appetizer
Pepper-based condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplant, garlic and thyme.
CACIK - Salad
Yogurt with sour cream, cucumber, olive oil and fresh mint.
RICE PILAF - Side
Turkish type stir and steam in pan.
GRILLED CHICKEN - Main Course
Marinated with our delicious house sauce and spices. Grilled with veggies.
BAKLAVA - Dessert
Made of phyllo dough, finely crushed walnuts, butter, and a simple syrup made of sugar.
MENU 5.............................................................................................$20.00 per person
AJVAR - Appetizer
Pepper-based condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplant, garlic and thyme.
GREEN SALAD - Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate minus dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
RICE PILAF - Side
Turkish type stir and steam in pan.
BEEF TANDOOR - Main Course
Marinated with our delicious house sauce and spices. Served with veggies.
BAKLAVA - Dessert
Made of phyllo dough, finely crushed walnuts, butter, and a simple syrup made of sugar.
Please place your order at least 48 hours prior to the event day. Sales tax is not included in the listed prices. Menu prices and fees are subject to change. Ingredients may vary due to season.
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