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 

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AJVAR - Appetizer

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Istanbul Cuisine Catering • istanbulcuisine/catering • 425.455.2101

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