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

Lightly smoked citrus cured salmon $22
- summer beets, little gem, buttermilk curd, dill*
Farmer’s market beets $19
- aged balsamic, local goats feta, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts*
Truffle fries $10
Fresh corn risotto $28
- crab, ginger, green onions, brown butter*
Lamb sausage $28
- fresh tagliatelle, zucchini, basil, ricotta
Hawkes Bay lamb rump $33
- shaved courgette, mint, garden peas, gremolata*
Steak fries $7
Pravda’s forever evolving soup inspired by the market and garden $15

Balsamic marinated figs $11.00
- with vanilla gelato topped with sliced almonds
RISOTTO SEAFOOD $28.50
- Risotto cooked with Marlborough mussels, clams, king prawn, calamari and squid ink, garnished with salmon caviar
Quattro formaggi $24.50
- mozzarella, parmesan, provolone and gorgonzola with cherry tomatoes and basil
Pepperoni $23.00
- Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, basil
OLIVES $8.00
- Marinated with lemon, herbs and spices
Spaghetti with napolitan sauce $10.00
Affogato $9.00/$12.00
- scoop of vanilla bean gelato, espresso, and an optional shot of Amaretto
Pollo $25.50
- Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, chicken, avocado, mushroom

Combination Seafood S $6 / L $11.50
Soya Chicken / BBQ Pork / Steamed Chicken $12.00
Chicken Drum Stick & Thigh Noodle Soup / Spiced Fried Chicken & Fillet Noodle Soup $12.90
Dumplings in Chilli Oil (8 dumplings) $12.50
Broccoli $13.00
Marinated Pot-Stewed Egg $2.00
$2 surcharge for additional bowl of rice / $2 surcharge for extra vegetable / $3 surcharge for fried rice or noodles instead of steamed rice
Squid in Chinese BBQ Sauce / Squid with Ginger & Spring Onion / Seasonal Vegetable with Squid / Szechuan Spicy Squid $16.00

CHOICES OF MEAT: CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COMBINATION MEAT (50c) OR VEGETARIAN ($3.OO EXTRA FOR SEAFOOD) SPICY LEVEL : MILD, MEDIUM, HOT, VERY HOT)
29 Spicy Seafood $14.00
Please inform our staff of any allergies - NO MSG added
2 Roti with Satay Sauce $5.00
3 Satay Chicken Kebab $6.00
5 Curry Puffs $6.00
17 Thai Spicy Seafood Salad $14.00
15 Laab Chicken $12.50

Chicken Tikka $10.50
- Boneless tender chicken pieces, highly flavored medium-hot sauce, cooked in Tandoor.
Combination Chutney & Pickles $6.00
Chicken Madras $18.50
- Madras style chicken curry, medium-hot
Prawn Curry $32.00
- Succulent prawns in a tasty sauce. (Mild, medium or hot).
Paratha $4.50
- Flaky butter rich whole meal bread.
Squid Curry $24.50
- Mild, medium or hot.
Chicken Biryani $28.00
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked with rice
Lamb Biryani $28.00
- Tender pieces of lamb cooked with rice

Garden Salad 7
The Berliner Burger 22
- Crumbed chicken breast, Swiss cheese, bacon, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion in a brioche bun w/ wedges
Bavarian Bretzel 6
- Whipped salted butter or Bavarian cheese dip
Spaetzle
- Sauteed German style pasta
Cordon Bleu Crumbed Chicken Breast >>Black forest ham, Swiss cheese & jus gras
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip 19
- Served in a toasted rye bread bowl
Crispy Calamari 15
- Cherry tomatoes, red onion & lemon aioli
Käsekrainer Pork & Beef Kransky

Open steak sandwich $20
- scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
Beef burger $14
- lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
Fettuccine $15
- cooked with mushroom and bacon, in a cream reduction sauce, serve with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Caesar salad $17
- cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
Sweet sour chicken $10
- pineapples, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
Fish and chips $14
- panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
Curry chicken $10
- Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
Chicken sandwich $16
- Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries

Loaded fries, dashi gravy, house cheese, chicken salt $11.00
Smoked nuts, pepitas $6.00
-add poached chicken $22.00
Wagyu minute steak, smoked potato salad, truffle crumbed egg $28.00
Rice cake, tempura aubergine, pickled green chilli, courgette, peanut $26.00
Please advise your server of any allergies or dietary requirements
Heirloom tomato salad, buffalo mozzarella, pancetta, soft herbs $17.00
Stone fruit, grilled taleggio, smoked pecan $18.00

Pickle/Mango Chutney $3.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
- Boneless chicken tikka in a medium spiced gravy with sliced onions
Garlic Naan $3.50
Chicken Vindaloo $14.50
- Boneless chicken in spicy gravy with onion with a touch of vinegar.
Chicken & Spinach $12.00
- Boneless chicken tikkas cooked in a medium spicy balti sauce with sliced spinach and fresh herbs and spices
Parantha $3.50
Paneer Masala $9.00
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese in a medium spiced gravy with sliced onions
Palak Paneer $14.50
- Diced homemade Paneer (Indian block cottage cheese) in a medium spicy fresh spinach gravy.

Nhorm Chicken Salad $13.00
- Fresh salad mixed with sliced chicken, mint, coriander, and peanuts smothered with our sweet & sour lemon garlic dressing.
Larp Salad $23.00
- Minced chicken tossed with toasted rice, mint, cucumber, capsicums, red onions, tomatoes and lemongrass garlic fish sauce.
Green Curry Chicken & Prawn $18.00
- Prepared in our traditional spices, simmered in coconut cream with mixed vegetables. Served with rice.
Mouan Ang (flame grilled) $26.00
- Juicy chicken breast marinated with homemade sauce, served with house salad and sweet chilli sauce.
Prohok Khteas $23.50
- Rich flavour, ground chicken and fish simmered in spicy coconut cream, served with fresh vegetables.
Rice Roll $13.00
- Chilled rice paper wrapped in grilled chicken, shrimp, vermicelli and fresh vegetables with a sprinkle of toasted rice.
Satay Stick Chicken or Beef $10.00
- Skewed satay chicken or beef, served with peanut sauce.
Fillet BBQ Pork $23.00
- Tender fillet pork marinated in turmeric, lemongrass and homemade sauce, topped with stir-fried vegetables served on a hot plate.

The Couple $18
- A Bacon & fried Halloumi Sandwich with iceberg lettuce & vine tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread, served with our home cut fries.
Antipasto Platter $35
- Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
- Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
Rooftop Fish Of The Day $26
- Pan fried market fish, served with sautéed squid, chorizo, saffron potatoes & smoked paprika oil. (fish changes daily, please ask staff for details)
Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
- Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
Rooftop Platter $49
- Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
Yum Char N/A
- On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
Three Cheese Fondue $30
- Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.

Mix Grill Trio $22
- Chicken, beef, lamb with béarnaise sauce and one side: Fries, Salad or Vegetables
Hot Cakes $17
- Served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
Vegetables $5
Three Bean Salad Gf* Df* $18.50
- With fresh herbs, garlic chickpeas, quinoa, lime chilli dressing.
Onion Jam $1.50
Irish Breakfast gf* df* $22
- Toasted sourdough with two free range poached eggs, crispy bacon, bratwurst sausage, Mushroom, tomato, sweet potato rosti and black pudding.
Fries $5
Mini Prime Beef Gf* Df* $19
- 200g beef with jus and one side: Salad, Vegetables or Fries.

Steak & Creamy Mushroom
Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
Roast Chicken, Creamy Mushroom & Rosemary Bacon & Egg Steak & Cheese
Mince & Cheese
Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
Mince
Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00

Roast Of The Day 16.00
- Served with roast veggies, mixed veggies, and gravy
Fried Mushrooms 3.00
Beef Nacho Large10.00/Small8.00
- Served on edible bowl with crispy corn chips, sour cream, and cheese
Fried Onions 2.50
Banana Split 6.00
- Served with vanilla ice-cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, and garnished with roasted peanuts
Kids Burger 6.00
- Beef burger, fresh salad, aioli, and BBQ sauce served with thick cut fries and tomato sauce
Sundae Large 6.00/Small 3.00
- Topped with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce, wafer biscuit, and hundreds n thousands of sprinkles
Bangers on Mash 13.00
- 2 sausages, egg, fried onions, and gravy served on top of creamy mashed potatoes