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Istanbul Cafe
1414 Commonwealth Ave
Brighton, MA 02135
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Main Menu
Appetizers (mezes)
Tabouli
$5.00
bulgur wheat mixed with finely chopped parsley, tomato, red pepper, spring onions, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, olive oil and various herbs.q
Humus
$5.00
pureed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and hint of garlic.
Eggplant Puree (babaganoush)
$6.50
smoky roasted eggplant puree mixed with dills, mayonnaise lemon juice and olive oil.
Ezme
$7.00
diced tomatoes with parsley, walnuts and hot red peppers seasoned with lemon juice and sour pomegranate extract.
Feta Borek (4 Pieces)
$6.00
crispy fried phyllo dough rolls filled with feta cheese and dill.
Veal Liver
$9.00
fried cubes of veal liver sauteed with paprika and oregano, served with lettuce and onion salad.
Calamari
$9.50
lightly battered calamari fried with green pickled peppers and served tartar and marinara sauce
Zucchini Pancakes (3 Pieces)
$9.00
grated zucchini blended with grated carrots, dill, parsley and feta cheese, served with special yogurt garlic dill sauce.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (dolma)
$6.00
a mediterranean classic!!
Fried Eggplant With Tomato
$6.50
fried cubes of eggplant served with garlic and tomato sauce.
Appetizer Sampler Plate
sample portions of tabouli, humus, stuffed grape leaves, eggplant puree, ezme and fried eggplant with tomato sauce.
- Small (for 1-2 People) $12.00
- Medium (for 3-4 People) $17.00
- Large (for 5-6 People) $22.00
Soups & Salads
All Soups And Dressings Are Made From Scratch, No Additives Or Preservatives.
Red Lentil Soup Or Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $5.50
Shepherd Salad
$8.00
a mediterranean classic! chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, feta cheese and parsley tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
Olive Salad
$8.00
mixed greens, tomatoes and crusted sliced bread served with olive tapenade dressing.
Mix Green Salad With Chicken Or Salmon
served on bed of field mix green salad dressed with olive oil and lemon juice and served with feta cheese on top.
- $13.00
- $15.00
Side Green Salad
$5.50
spring mixed greens tossed with olive oil and lemon juice served with tomatoes.
Kebabs
Doner (gyro) Kebab
$14.00
thinly sliced seasoned lamb and beef slowly cooked on a large vertical pit. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables
Chicken Kebab
$13.00
cubed cuts of savory chicken delicately seasoned and marinated in our house sauce. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables
Beyti Kebab
$14.00
a combination of seasoned ground lamb with garlic and parsley, grilled on skewer, wrapped in tortilla bread and served with our special house tomato sauce. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables.
Adana Kebab
$14.00
ground lamb seasoned with red bell peppers, parsley, onion and dry red peppers. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables.
Chicken Adana Kebab
$13.00
ground chicken flavored with red peppers, parsley. seasoned with paprika and grilled on skewers. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables.
Shish Kebab
$16.00
seasoned cuts of tender lamb marinated in our house sauce. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables
Mixed Grill Kebabs
$25.00
great sampling and sharing! half portions of doner, lamb shish, chicken and adana kebabs. serve with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables.
Kebabs With Yogurt
Iskender Kebab
$15.00
slices of doner kebab placed over cubes of pita bread and immersed in rich tomato sauce and topped with hot butter. serve with homemade yogurt on the side.
Chicken Kebab With Yogurt
$15.00
slices of chicken kebab placed over cubes of pita bread which is covered with yogurt and immersed in rich tomato sauce on top
Adana Kebab With Yogurt
$15.00
grilled adana kebab placed over cubes of pita bread which is covered with yogurt and immersed in rich tomato sauce on top
Shish Kebab With Yogurt
$16.00
grilled shish kebabs placed over cubes of pita bread which is covered with yogurt and immersed in rich tomato sauce on top.
Hints From Turkish Cuisine
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
$14.00
cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, herbs and ground lamb.
Baked Eggplant
$14.00
half of a whole eggplant topped with ground lamb in which special herbs are blended in, baked to perfection and served in a bed of tomato sauce
Vegetarian Vegetable Stew
$13.00
a great choice for vegetarians! cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions and special herbs
Vegetarian Vegetable Stew
$13.00
cubed eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and green beans cooked together in our fresh tomato sauce and served with rice pilaf on the side
Veggie Grill
$13.00
grilled peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, zucchini and eggplants are marinated in olive oil served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.
Seafood
Mediterranean Style Tilapia Or Salmon
choice of fish dressed in garlic olive oil broiled with slices of lemon, tomatoes, capers and bay leaves. served with a side of order of rice pilaf, sauteed vegetables and spring mix salad.
- $14.00
- $16.00
Seafood Casserole
$17.00
calamari, shrimp, scallops, salmon and tilapia cooked slowly in clay pot with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and special garlic sauce. finally topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and served with side order of rice.