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A la Turka
1417 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021
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Lunch Specials
{3-Course Menu} {Power Salad} {Sandwich Platters} 11 am to 4 pm dine-in only
1st Course
choose one
Coban Salata
fresh tomatoes, cucumber, parsley red onion with red wine vinaigrette
Green Salad
seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion with lemon juice and olive oil
2nd Course
choose one
Humus
mashed chickpeas and tahini spread
Babaganoush
char grilled eggplant puree blended with tahini, labne cheese, garlic and olive oil
Muhammara
Roasted hot red peppers chopped and mixed with walnuts and cumin
Cacik
homemade yogurt and cucumber blended with garlic and mint
Mucver
pan fried zucchini pancakes, with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce
Sigara Boregi
pan fried, phyllo rolls stuffed with feta cheese and fresh dill
3rd Course
choose one
Kofte Kebab
char grilled ground lamb blended with onion and parsley
Fresh Turkish Okra
baby okra cooked with tomatoes and onions
Chicken Adana Kebab
ground chicken mixed with garlic and parsley then char grilled
Chicken Shish Kebab
char grilled marinated cubes of chicken breast
Manti
small dumplings with spiced ground meat and onion, mixed with garlic yogurt
Stuffed Cabbage
ground lamb and rice rolled in cabbage leaves
Grilled Salmon
grilled salmon served with mashed potatoes
Power Salads
Add a topping Chicken Kebab Salmon Falafel
Green Salad
$12.95
seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion with lemon juice and olive oil
Coban Salata
$12.95
fresh tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, red onion with red wine vinaigrette
Sandwich Platters
Choose a side Rice Cacik Green Salad French Fries
Chicken Adana Wrap
$10.95
Hand chopped chicken kebab wrapped in lavash with greens
Kofte Wrap
$10.95
Turkish style lamb patties wrapped in lavash with greens
Falafel Wrap
$10.95
Chickpea croquettes wrapped in lavash with humus and greens
Lunch menu and specials are available on weekdays between 11 am and 4 pm.
Soup & Salad
Lentil Soup
$8.00
Red lentils, onion, and carrot cooked and blended, making a creamy, thick soup.
Coban Salad
cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, red onion with red vinegar and olive oil
- S $12.00
- L $16.00
Green Salad
$12.00
lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion with olive oil and lemon juice topped with feta
A La Turka Salad
$14.00
finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and walnuts topped with feta
Fasulye (Bean Salad)
$11.00
white kidney beans mixed with red onion, parsley, and tomatoes marinated in red wine vinegar/olive oil dressing (ingredients cannot be modified)
Cold Appetizers
Cacik
$10.00
yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint
Mediterranean Olive Sampler
$9.00
assorted pitted olives from mediterranean
Humus
$11.00
chickpeas and tahini spread
Eggplant Salad
$11.00
char grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, garlic and parsley
Babaganoush
$11.00
char grilled eggplant puree blended with tahini
Eggplant Shakshuka
$11.00
fried eggplant cubes with tomatoes and peppers
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$12.00
hand rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts and currants
Muhammara
$10.00
roasted hot red peppers chopped and mixed with walnuts and cumin
Turkish Spinach
spinach sautéed with tomatoes, shallots and bell peppers
- S $9.00
- L $14.00
Feta Cheese Platter
$14.00
large slices of turkish feta cheese with tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled vegetables.
Meze Trio
$28.00Hot Appetizers
Falafel
$12.00
small croquettes of mashed chickpeas mixed with celery, cilantro, garlic and scallion
Mucver
$14.00
pan fried zucchini pancakes served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce
Feta Cigars
$12.00
pan fried phyllo rolls stuffed with feta cheese
Lamb Rolls
$14.00
pan fried phyllo rolls stuffed with ground lamb
Fried Calamari
$14.00
fried calamari served with tarator sauce
Albanian Liver
$15.00
pan fried liver served with onion and parsley
Main Plates
Falafel Platter
$22.00
falafels on a bed of hummus with rice and salad
Baby Okra Stew
$23.00
baby okra with chickpeas and tomatoes served with pilaf
Hunkar Begendi
$28.00
lamb or chicken cubes served on a bed of smoky and creamy eggplant puree
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
$26.00
green cabbage leaves with rice and ground served with garlic yogurt
Turkish Beef Ravioli - Manti
$27.00
traditional turkish beef dumplings served with garlic yogurt
Stuffed Chicken
$27.00
chicken breast stuffed with rice, pepper, currants and served with tarragon and sautéed spinach
Lamb Shank
$30.00
braised lamb shank covered with sliced eggplant, served with rice
Sautéed Chicken
$27.00
combination of chicken breast and vegetables sautéed in butter and served with rice
Chicken Kebabs
Chicken Adana Kebab
$25.00
chopped chicken mixed with red pepper and garlic mounted on a wide iron skewer then chargrilled
Chicken Chops
$26.00
grilled chicken legs with hint of thyme
Chicken Shish Kebab
$26.00
char-grilled marinated chunks of chicken breast
Chicken Village Kebab
$27.00
grilled small tender chicken cubes with rice and steamed broccoli
Lamb Kebabs
Kofte Kebab
$24.00
lamb patties mixed with garlic, onion then char-grilled
Adana Kebab
$27.00
hand-minced lamb mixed with red pepper then char-grilled
Lamb Shish Kebab
$29.00
marinated cubes of tender lamb grilled on skewer
Lamb Chops
$36.00
served with mashed potato and steamed broccoli
Lamb Village Kebab (Çöp Shish)
$28.00
chargrilled marinated small bits of lamb served with pilaf and onion salad
Special Kebabs
Yogurt Kebab
$29.00
chicken shish or lamb adana layered on mix of croutons served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce
Beef Kebab
$34.00
char grilled filet mignon served with mash potato and steamed broccoli
Mixed Kebabs
Mixed Grill
$33.00
combination of selected chicken and lamb kebabs
Lamb Mixed Grill
$34.00
combination of lamb kebabs
Chicken Mixed Grill
$31.00
combination of selected chicken kebabs
Seafood
Octopus
$26.00
large octopus arm seasoned with red wine served with fried tomatoes and onion
Salmon
$30.00
grilled steak cut salmon served with mashed potato and steamed broccoli
Branzini
$34.00
whole char grilled branzini served with mesclun
Shrimp Kebab
$32.00
char grilled jumbo shrimps served with mashed potato and steamed broccoli
Salt Baked Branzini
$37.00
fillet branzini marinates in time with sea salt comes in flames served with mesclun
Soup & Salads
Lentil Soup
$6.50
Red lentils, onion, and carrot cooked and blended, making a creamy, thick soup.
vegetarian
Fasulye (Bean Salad)
$9.95
White kidney beans mixed with red onion, parsley, and tomatoes marinated in red wine vinegar/olive oil dressing. Ingredients cannot be modified.
vegan
Shepherd's Salad
Cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, red onion with red vinegar and olive oil mix
vegan
- S $10.95
- L $14.95
Green Salad
$11.95
Mesclun greens with tomatoes, cucumber, onion and feta cheese lemon juice olive oil dressing
vegan
A La Turka Salad
$12.95
Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and walnuts topped with feta
vegan
Cold Appetizers
Humus
$9.95
Chickpeas and tahini paste, seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
vegan
Cacik
$9.95
Homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, blended with garlic and mint
vegetarian
Babaganoush
$9.95
Char grilled eggplant puree blended with tahini, labne cheese, garlic, olive oil
vegetarian
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$11.95
Hand rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, currants and herbs
vegan
Eggplant Spread
$10.95
Char-grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, parsley, garlic
vegan
Muhammara
$9.95
Roasted hot peppers, walnuts and cumin
vegan
Eggplant Shaksuka
$10.95
Eggplant cubes with tomatoes and peppers
vegan
Ispanak
Spinach sautéed with tomatoes, shallots and bell peppers
vegan
- Small $8.95
- Large $13.95
Mediterranean Olive Sampler
$9.95
Assorted pitted olives from aegean region of turkey with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
vegan
Feta Cheese Appetizer
$10.95
Feta cheese slices served with tomatoes, cucumber and pickles
vegetarian
Cold Meze Sampler
$24.95
Sample platter of cold appetizers
vegetarian
Hot Appetizers
Fried Calamari
$12.95
Fried calamari served with tarator sauce
Grilled Calamari
$14.95
Grilled calamari served with mesclun salad
Arnavut Cigeri (Liver)
$13.95
Pan fried liver served with onion and parsley mix
Mucver
$11.95
Pan fried zucchini pancakes served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce
vegetarian
Sigara Boregi
$11.95
Pan fried phyllo rolls stuffed with feta cheese
vegetarian
Falafel
$8.95
Small croquettes of mashed chickpeas, celery, cilantro, garlic and scallion
vegan
Spicy Cigar
$12.95
Pan fried phyllo rolls with spicy ground lamb filling
Kebab
Chicken Chops
$20.95
Grilled chicken legs with hint of thyme served with rice and green garnish
Chicken Adana Kebab
$21.95
Chopped chicken mixed with red pepper and garlic mounted on a wide iron skewer then char grilled
Chicken Village Kebab
$22.95
Grilled small tender chicken cubes with rice and sautéed zucchini, asparagus, mushroom, cherry tomatoes
Chicken Shish Kebab
$22.95
Char grilled marinated chunks of chicken with rice and green garnish
Kofte Kebab
$19.95
Char grilled ground lamb patties served with rice and bean salad
Adana Kebab
$23.95
Hand-minced lamb mixed with red pepper then char grilled
Lamb Village Kebab (çÖp Shish)
$26.95
Chargrilled marinated small bits of lamb served with pilaf and onion salad
Lamb Shish Kebab
$26.95
Marinated cubes of tender lamb grilled on skewer with rice and green garnish
Beef Kebab
$29.95
Char grilled fillet mignon served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
Yogurt Kebab
$24.95
Chicken shish or lamb adana layered on mix of croutons with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce
Mixed Grill
$28.95
Combination of selected chicken and iamb kebabs
Mixed Chicken Kebabs
$26.95Mixed Lamb Kebabs
$30.95Main Plate
Fresh Turkish Okra
$20.95
Baby okra cooked with tomatoes, chickpeas, onions and served with rice
vegan
- Add Chicken or Lamb for
- $5.00
Falafel Platter
$14.95
6 pieces of falafel on a bed of hummus with rice and salad
vegan
Lamb Shank
$23.95
Braised lamb shank covered with sliced eggplant and served with rice
Hunkar Begendi
$25.95
Lamb or chicken cubes served on a bed of smoky eggplant puree
Stuffed Chicken
$24.95
Chicken breast stuffed with rice, pistachios, pine nuts, currants and served with tarragon sauce, spinach and mashed potatoes
Sauteed Chicken
$23.95
Diced chicken breast, onions, mushroom, peppers, tomatoes and garlic sautéed in butter served with rice
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
$19.95
Green cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, ground lamb, herbs and served with garlic yogurt
Manti
$21.95
Traditional turkish beef dumplings served with garlic yogurt
Seafood
Octopus
$21.95
Char grilled octopus arm with red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing
Grilled Salmon
$23.95
Grilled steak cut salmon served over salad with mashed potato
Branzini
$29.95
Whole char grilled branzini served with rice, salad or steamed vegetables
Shrimp Kebab
$27.95
Char grilled jumbo shrimps served with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables or rice
Lunch Packages for Every Diet
$15.95
Lunch Package 1 (Lamb)
Shepherd's salad, sigara boregi and adana kebab or kofte kebab
Lunch Package 2 (Chicken)
Green salad, humus and chicken adana or chicken kebab
Lunch Package 3 (Vegan)
Shepherd's salad, humus or babaganoush, falafel or okra
vegan
Lunch Package 4 (Fish)
Green salad and salmon
Lunch Package 5 (Vegetarian)
Lentil soup, zucchini pancakes, small cold appetizer sampler
vegetarian
Power Salads
$11.95; Choice of topping: chicken kebab, grilled salmon, falafel
Green Salad
Seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumber and onions topped with feta cheese
Coban Salata
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, red onion with red wine vinaigrette
Sandwich Platters
$8.95; Choice of side: cacik, coban salata, french fries, rice, lentil soup
Adana Wrap
Chicken Adana Wrap
Kofte Wrap
Falafel Wrap
Desserts
Baklava Pistachio
$6.95Kazandibi
$6.95Rice Pudding
$6.95Chocolate Fondant Cake
$7.95Kunefe (Hot)
$10.95Kadayif
$6.95Sides
Extra Hot Sauce
$0.35Extra White Sauce
$0.35Extra Tahini Sauce
$0.55Plain Yogurt
$4.00Mixed Pickled Vegetables
$5.50Pide Bread
$3.00Rice Pilaf
$3.00Bulgur (Cracked Wheat) Pilaf
$3.00
Cooked with butter, tomatoes, onion, and pepper.
Mashed Potatoes
$3.00Red Cabbage
$3.00French Fries
$4.00Steam Broccoli
$4.00Smokey Eggplant Puree
$7.00
indicates a spicy dish
Meze & Salad
Green Salad
Mesclun greens with tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Shepherd's Salad
Cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, red onion with red vinegar-olive oil dressing
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Hummus
Chickpeas and tahini spread
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Cacik
Yogurt, cucumber, garlic and fresh mint
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Eggplant Spread
Char grilled eggplant, garlic and lemon
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Babaganoush
Char grilled eggplant puree blended with tahini, labne cheese, garlic, olive oil
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Soslu Patlican
Eggplant cubes with tomatoes and peppers
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Ispanak
Spinach sautéed with tomatoes, shallots and bell peppers
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Muhammara
Spicy red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs and cumin
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $42.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $80.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Hand rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, currants and herbs
- By Piece $2.00
Hot Meze
Mucver
Pan fried zucchini fritters
- By Piece $2.50
Sigara Boregi
Phyllo rolls stuffed with feta cheese and deep fried
- By Piece $1.75
Spicy Cigar
Phyllo rolls stuffed with ground lamb and deep fried
- By Piece $2.75
Falafel
Deep-fried chickpea balls packed with fresh herbs and spices
- By Piece $0.75
Fried Calamari
Fried calamari served with Tarator sauce
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $44.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $82.00
Main Course
Veggie Kebab
Seasonal vegetables marinated and char grilled
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $50.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $96.00
Kofte Kebab
Char grilled ground lamb patties
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $52.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $100.00
Chicken Chops
Grilled chicken legs with hint of thyme
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $52.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $100.00
Chicken Shish
Marinated cubes of chicken, grilled on skewer
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $54.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $104.00
Lamb Adana
Hand chopped lamb mixed with spices
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $54.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $104.00
Chicken Adana
Hand chopped chicken mixed with spices
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $54.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $104.00
Lamb Shish
Marinated lamb cubes grilled to perfection
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $58.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $112.00
Salmon Kebab
Salmon grilled on skewer with vegetables
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $60.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $114.00
Beef Kebab
Char grilled marinated fillet mignon
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $68.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $134.00
Dessert
Baklava with Pistachio
- By Piece $1.75
Rice Pudding
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $36.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $70.00
Kazandibi: Caramelized Turkish Flan
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $36.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $70.00
Keskul: Almond Pudding
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $34.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $66.00
Side
Rice
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $18.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $34.00
Mashed Potato
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $18.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $34.00
French Fries
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $20.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $38.00
Pickled Red Cabbage
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $20.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $36.00
Pickled Mixed Vegetables
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $28.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $52.00
Grilled Peppers and Tomatoes
- Half Tray (5-6 Servings) $20.00
- Full Tray (10-12 Servings) $38.00
White Wine
Majestic Sultaniye, Turkey
Strongly aromatic, flinty taste with amazing touch of grapefruits and tropical fruits
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $34.00
Seeker Riesling, Germany
Off-dry with crisp acidity & vibrant fruit, featuring citrus, peach &pineapple leading mineral finish
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $36.00
Cankaya Narince-Emir, Turkey
Elegant, persistent and well balanced white wine from Turkey. Matches perfectly with grilled fish, grilled chicken and fresh cheeses
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Fidora Pinot Grigio, Italy
Fresh with floral aromas of pear and apple with hints of mineral and a touch of spice
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Villa Doluca Sultaniye-Semillon, Turkey
Fruity and refreshing with delicate aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, green apple and lemon
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Sevilen Sauvignon Blanc, Turkey
Opulent, tropical, ripe pear flavor on the nose
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Kayra Narince, Turkey
Fresh fruity wine with aromas of Asian pear, quince, chamomile and grapefruit
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
William Hill Chardonnay, California
Ripe tree fruit and heady notes of baked apple are supported by layers of caramel, brown spice
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy
Full of authentic, flavorful personality with straw yellow color, clean intense aroma, and dry golden apple taste
- Bottle $48.00
Rosé Lâl çal Karası, Turkey
Attractive red fruit aromas, fresh acidity, and persistency of flavors
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Rosé d'Hondrat Coteaux, France
Two typical South of France varieties, amazing roundness well-balanced by a good freshness
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Dalla Prosecco, Italy
A captivating wine of bright straw yellow color, with a fresh, fruity, floral scent and a sweetish harmonic and pleasant taste
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $38.00
Red Wine
Majestik Kalecik Karasi-Syrah, Turkey
Remarkable aromatic fullness on the nose. You'll discover minerals fruit, spices, finesse&balance
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $36.00
Alta Vista Malbec, Argentina
Intense aromas of plum, black cherry and exotic spices
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $36.00
Sarafin Shiraz, Turkey
Powerful, balanced, fruity, round and easy-to-drink characteristics
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $36.00
Natura Merlot, Chile
Made with organically grown grapes. Notes of strawberry, black currant with vibrant acidity
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $36.00
Louis Martini Cabernet, Sauvignon, California
Sultry black fruit, vanilla, ample brightness on the tongue, dense settling tannins, and oaky finish
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $38.00
Sevilen öküzgözü, Turkey
Richly satisfying flavors of perfectly ripe black plum. Blackberry merge with big yet fine grained tannins
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Idi di Marzo Montepulciano, Italy
A deep ruby red wine. The nose reveals hints of black cherries, currants, and dark chocolate
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Yakut Boğazkere, Turkey
The famous red wine of Turkey, distinctive with its red fruit aromas well balanced with its ripe tannin
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Banfi Chianti Classico, Italy
Intense with notes of cherries, plums, and violets. Supple tannins and good acidity
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Rainstorm Pinot Noir, Oregon
This sweet-spicy wine carries a streak of orange peel and flesh
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Sevilen Premium Merlot-Syrah, Turkey
Fruity tones and soft tannins came from 14 mo oak
- Bottle $58.00
Kayra Imperial öküzgözü, Turkey
Rich in dark fruits and exotic spices. Smooth tannins show intent and light-handed focus
- Bottle $74.00
Cocktails
A la Turka Cosmo
$13.00
Tito's, triple spec, lime juice, splash of cranberry juice and splash of oj
Old Fashioned
$12.00Gimlet
$12.00Appletini
$12.00Negroni
$12.00Margarita
$12.00Bakaj
$12.00
Fresh muddled lime, Malibu, pineapple juice & touch of sprite
Mojito
$12.00Sangria
$12.00Manhattan
$12.00Browse Nearby
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Turkish
Meals
Lunch
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Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 11:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 11:00pm