Cafe Istanbul in Wellington Menu

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Turkish Bread $3.00
- Our traditional bread, made daily in our wood fired oven, topped with sesame seeds
Lavish Bread $5.00
- Large and thin, made daily in our wood fired oven, topped with sesame seeds
Olive Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with olive tapenade and Parmesan
Red Pesto Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with spicy red pesto and Parmesan
Garlic Bread $7.00
- Our popular garlic bread filled with garlic butter and herbs
Spicy Walnut Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with spicy walnut dip and feta
Lahmajoun $8.00
- Authentic flat bread topped with ground lamb, onion and spicy seasoning
Peymajoun $7.00
- Authentic flat bread topped with feta, mozarella, tomato, dill and parsley
Basket Bread $16.00
- Combination of olive, spicy walnut, Turkish and garlic bread for two or more

Hummus $8.00
- Creamy chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice served with Turkish bread
Jacik $8.00
- Strained yoghurt, fresh garlic, mint and olive oil served with Turkish bread
Mixed Dip Plate $15.00
- Combination of dips served with salad and Turkish bread for two
Meze Platter $20.00
- House speciality; dips, nibbles and salad for two served with lavish bread
Seafood Platter $25.00
- Combination of garlic, prawns, calamari, smoked mussels, smoked salmon, salmon filo, taramasalata and garlic bread for two

Sigara Borek $12.00
- Filo rolls filled with feta, mozarella and fresh herbs served with yoghurt
Dolma $10.00
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and served with a green salad
Kalamar $12.00
- Fried battered squid rings with lime aioli and served with a green salad
Halloumi $12.00
- Grilled halloumi cheese with grilled tomatoes, hummus and Turkish bread
Biber $10.00
- Grilled tricolour capsicums and mushrooms with garlic yoghurt and tomato sauce on hummus. Served with Turkish bread
Grilled Garlic Prawns $12.00

Chicken Ottomani $22.00
- Tender chicken pieces slowly cooked in a creamy tomato and honey sauce, with Middle Eastern spices served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Koko $22.00
- Tasty chicken pieces slowly cooked in a roasted tomato herb sauce, topped with garlic yoghurt and served on pilaf with hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Taza $22.00
- Tender chicken pieces, cooked in a buttery saffron sauce and served on pilaf with hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Izgara $25.00
- Tender chicken breast fillets marinated in mild Middle Eastern spices topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Shish $25.00
- Boneless grilled chicken pieces on sticks, marinated in spicy soy sauce topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce. Served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Boregi $22.00
- Spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and mushrooms with chicken, fresh herbs and mozarella cheese in filo pastry and topped with garlic yoghurt sauce, served with hummus, tabbouleh and salad
Lamb Shank $25.00
- Our famous lamb shanks braised in red wine and tarragon, finished in wood fired oven, served on garlic and herb mashed potatoe with mushrooms and capsicum then topped with a light pan jus
Lamb Tava $22.00
- Middle Eastern spiced lamb pieces tossed in a pan with mushrooms, capsicum, tomatoes and a light gravy. Served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Lamb Shish $25.00
- Lean grilled lamb cubes on sticks, topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce, served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Beek Korta $25.00
- Grilled premium ground beef, topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce, served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Beef Moussaka $25.00
- Layers of potatoe, eggplant, zucchini, premium ground beef and bechamel topped with BBQ and yoghurt sauce and served with salad greens and hummus
Mixed Grill Platter $25.00
- Meat lovers trio. A combination of chicken breast, lamb shish and siroin steak, served with pilaf, hummus, saland and Turkish bread topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce
Salmon Filo $22.00
- Salmon, spinach and pine nuts wrapped in filo served with sweet chilli sauce, salad, hummus and tabbouleh
Fish of the Day $22.00
- Fresh fish fillets, served with a Mediterranean salad and roasted herbed potatoes

Grilled Chicken and Chips $15.00
- Pan fried chicken breast serves with potatoe chips and tomato sauce
Fish and Chips $15.00
- Pan fried fresh fish served with potatoe chips, aioli and tomato sauce
Kalamar and Chips $15.00
- Fried battered squid rings served with potatoe chips, aioli and tomato sauce

Falafel (vegan) $20.00
- Chickpea patties, served with hummus, tabbouleh, green salad and garlic bread. (vegan optional)
Spanakopita $22.00
- Spinach, onion, mozzarella and feta cheese in filo pastry, served with taboulleh, hummus, jacik, green salad and yoghurt dressing
Vegetable Moussaka $22.00
- Layers of potatoe, eggplant, zucchini and bechamel topped with tomato and yoghurt sauce and served with salad greens and hummus

Mediterranean Salad $12.00
- Tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta and freesh herbs and balsamic viniagrette
Kalamar salad (main) $18.00
- Fried battered squid rings served with a large salad topped with lime aioli
Grilled Chicken Salad (main) $25.00
- Grilled chicken breasts served with green salad, hummus, tabbouleh and garlic bread
Grilled Beef Salad (main) $25.00
- Grilled prime sirloin beef served with green salad, hummus, tabbouleh and garlic bread
Garden Salad $8.00
- Fresh green garden salad served with our homemade dressing

Baklava $8.00
- Layers of walnut and filo pastry, sweetened with honey syrup. Served with spiced fruit compote and vanilla bean ice cream
Panna Cotta $8.00
- Eggless vanilla custard, similar to creme caramel, served with raspberry coulis
Tiramasu $9.00
- Mascapone cheese, espresso and Tia Maria liqueur
Citrus Baked Cheesecake $8.00
- Homemade baked cheesecake with delicious citrus flavour. Served with ice cream
Chocolate Pudding $9.00
- Warn rich cake, served with white and dark chocolate sauce, berry coulis, vanilla bean ice cream and cream
Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
- Vanilla bean ice cream topped with your choice or chocolate, caramel or raspberry sauces
Turkish Delight $3.00
- Four pieces, mixed flavours

Nearby Sample Menus

Chipotle fried chicken $28
- mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy
Steak n eggs $29
- flat iron bavette steak, coddled egg, crispy potatoes*
Farmer’s market beets $19
- aged balsamic, local goats feta, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts*
Linguine $27
- chilli shrimp, blistered tomatoes, basil, lemon
Yellowfin tuna $22
- Caesar salad, slow egg, Parmesan, croutons, classic dressing
Ravioli of market fish $22
- brown butter, lemon, shaved fennel, summer herbs
Sauteed market greens, garlic, chilli $7
Chipotle fried chicken $28
- mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy

CHEESE NAAN $4.00
- naan stuffed with cheese
CHICKEN BIRIYANI $10.00/$13.50
- spicy chicken with rice
VEGETABLE RAITA $4.00
- yoghurt with tomato, onion and spices
BUTTER CHICKEN $14.00
- chicken cooked in rich, tomato, butter and honey sauce
FISH MASALA $14.00
- fish cooked in onion, tomato and herb gravy
ALOO GOBI MASALA $12.50
- potatoes and cauliflower in spicy tomato sauce
PALAK PANNER $14.00
- cottage cheese and spinach in tomato, and herb gravy
LAMB SAQWALA $14.00
- lamb and spinach cooked in onion and tomato sauce

Roasted Potatoes $8.00
- herb salt, aioli
House baked focaccia bread $5.00
- balsamic, olive oil
1/4 Avocado $4.00
Scopa tiramisu $12.00
Gnocchi $14.00/ $24.00
- vine tomatoes, zucchini, rocket, basil, parmesan
Egg $3.00
Papperdelle $14.00/ $24.00
- pork and pancetta ragu, parmesan, grilled garlic focaccia
Roasted Potatoes $8.00
- herb salt, aioli

Omlettes $15
- 3 egg omlette, with your choice of filling
SPECIALTY FRENCH TOAST $16
- Stuffed with cream cheese, apricot jam and served with fresh fruit and maple syrup
Blt $12
- old favourite. Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on sourdough
TOAST $5
- (wholemeal or specialty white) butter and spreads
- two fillings $5
Mince it $12
- good old mince on two pieces toast
Cornflakes with banana $5
Pasta $15
- penne pasta cooked in creamy pesto/or tomato sauce - bacon, chicken, salmon, mushroom, tomato, spinach, olives, sundried tomato. Anything goes

Asian Chicken Salad Bowl (GF) $15
- Wai wai noodles, chicken, carrot, capsicum, baby corn, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, fresh coriander, mung bean sprouts and ginger sesame dressing
Tiramisu $8
- Classic Italian dessert, dusted with rich cocoa powder
Summer Fruit Platter $8
- Chefs selection of fresh fruit with a side of whipped cream
Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
- Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
Catch of the Day $18
- Beer battered or pan-fried fish fillet with fries, garden salad and lemon
Bread & Dips (V) $10
- German rye, ciabatta & focaccia chargrilled with today’s selection of dips
Caesar Salad $15
- Romaine lettuce, free range poached egg, anchovies, streaky bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan & creamy garlic dressing
Ciabatta Garlic Bread (V) $8
- Toasted with garlic & herbs

Deep Fried Spring Rolls $5.50
Crispy Chicken $15.90
Combination Meat and Vegetables Fried noodles or Ho Fun $10.50
Chicken with Vegetables $14.90
Yeng Chow Fried Rice $10.50
Orange Beef $16.90
Barbecue Pork and won Ton Soup $10.50
Vegetable Fried Rice $9.50

Antipasto Platter $18.00
- Charcuterie sliced ham, beef, salami, smoked salmon, sundried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, roasted pepper, crackers & dipping sauce (GF option available)
Bistro 169 Lamb Rump $26.50
- Slow braised lamb rump w pea puree, vanilla parsnip puree, potato fondant & homemade mint sauce (GF)
Mediterranean Platter $15.00
- Flat bread w cheese and ham, falafel, hummus dipping sauce & babaganoush sauce
Side Dishes $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00
- Hand cut fries w aioli sauce/ Seasonal steamed vegetables/ Bistro 169 green salad w vinaigrette dressing/ Crumbed onion rings
Panna Cotta $13.00
- Orange panna cotta served w berry coulis & plum ice cream
Cheeseboard $17.00
- Local cheeses served w nuts, quince jelly & crackers
Crème Brûlée $13.00
- Midori flavoured crème brûlée served w anglaise sauce, berries & French vanilla ice cream
Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $39.50
- 200g Beef fillet Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce

Prawn Malbari $19.00
- Prawn cooked in onion, Tomato, ajwain (carom seed) and coconut gravy.
Palak Paneer $14.50
- Diced homemade Paneer (Indian block cottage cheese) in a medium spicy fresh spinach gravy.
Dal Makhani $9.00
- An essential creamy lentil dish cooked to perfection with tomato and spices to complete your balti cuisine experience
Choley Masala Balti $11.00
- Soft chickpeas in a medium spicy balti sauce cooked with chunky potatoes, tomatoes and fresh balti herbs and spices.
Balti Josh $16.50
- A rich flavoursome hot and spicy lamb curry cooked with whole spices in a Balti sauce; a counterpart of rogan josh.
Kadhai Chicken $16.50
- A popular Balti speciality from north India, boneless chicken tikka cooked in Balti sauce with capsicum and fresh herbs.
Balti Paneer Moti $7.00
- Diced homemade paneer marinated in our balti spices and cooked in crisp batter.
Vegetable Balti $14.50
- A selection of fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in Balti style

Smoked chicken with white anchovy caper sauce and pickles $14.00
Salmon, cucumber, homemade yoghurt with lemon and mint $8.00
Candied bacon and bananas with canadian premium maple syrup $12.50
Sake apricots, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and sliced almonds $7.50
Nutella (banana optional) $4.50
Honey $4.00
Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
Jam, Brie and walnuts $7.50

Garden Salad $6.50
Warm Raspberry Drenched Chocolate Cake $17.50
- A traditional French recipe, so moist it resembles a sunken souffle. An intriguing mixture of raspberries and chocolate served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Trio Of Ice Creams $14.50
- Choose THREE of our delicious ice creams, made on the premises – chocolate, cookies ‘n coffee, honey hokey pokey, maple & walnut, passionfruit or licorice. Served to you in a sweet tuille biscuit basket.
Beetroot Salad roasted beetroot, red onion, toasted walnuts, Danish feta and balsamic dressing. (v) $17.50
Lemon Meringue Roulade $14.50
- A creamy light lemon filling in a soft meringue, rolled in toasted coconut.
Passionfruit $3.50
- extra scoop
Garlic Bread $5.50
Pancakes $15.00
- Laced with maple syrup, berry compote and cream.

- Slow cooked, tender free range lamb topped with mint tzatziki
- Free range chicken, slow cooked in herbs, served with guacamole & homemade salsa
- Free range bbq pulled pork served with caramelized onion & apple relish
- Vege bowl loaded with zucchini mushrooms, onion, carrots, chickpeas & lentils
A box meal layered with brown rice, quinoa, lettuce, hummus & a choice of either:

Spinach $2
Soup of day $10
Dukkan beed salad $19
- marinetd ribeye steak with a sprinkle of egyptian spice, tomato, mizuni and mesculan salad and bread crips
Baked eggs benedict $13
- served with slow roasted cherry tomatoes, basil infused hollandaise and toasted baguette
Chewy muesli $12.50
- honey muesli with roasted almond , hazelnut and walnuts, served with warmed cinnamon milk
Rustic summer sausages $16
- roma tomatoes, onion, garlic,white wine, thyme and parsley served with fresh baguette slices
Parmesan and truffle fries $8
Three cheese open tart $14
- blue brie and goats cheese tart topped with a rocket and cherry tomato salad

Pan Seared scallops with peperonata and concass of tomato $18.50
- South island scallops, pepperonata, tomato, garlic, aioli mezuna
Works breakfast $19.50
- Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, sausages, hashbrown and toast
Prosciutto wrapped chicken with mustard and mozzarella, cauliflower puree $27.00
- Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, mozzarella, cauliflower pure and green beans
Toast $6.00
- With butter and preserves
Steak cut fries $6.50
- With aioli and tomato relish
-Add Salmon $17.50
Prawn with crispy spicy chorizo $16.75
- Tiger prawns, chorizo, braised leek, brioche, citrus dressing
Pork Sausage /Bacon $4.00

Steak Sandwich $11.00
- Rump Steak Cooked Medium with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Garlic Aioli, and Tomato Relish
Chicken Castle $10.00
- Crumbed Chicken Snitzel with Streaky Bacon & a Hash Brown on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Salsa
Bacon & Egg Burger $8.50
- Streaky Bacon, Soft Fried Egg and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
Mexican Cheeseburger $6.50
- Mexican Beef Pattie with Sliced Cheese on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
Hamburger $6.00
- Grilled Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
Omelette & Toast $11.50
- Your choice of three fillings
Hawaiian Burger $8.50
- Streaky Bacon, Pineapple and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
Hot Chips $3.50