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

500 grm Rump Steak with Murphy's slaw, gravy and fries $15.00
Cheese tortilla melts and fries
Murphy's Lamb Shank $17.50
- Braised lamb shank with roasted vegetables,served with mash and gravy
Wedges with sour cream $10.50
Vegetarian Lasagne & Salad
- Spinach lasagne filled sun dried tomatoes, ricotta cheese, pumpkin and pine nuts served with salad and fries
Murphy's Stout Mussels $18.00
- Mussels cooked in a tasty creamy Murphy's stout sauce with onions, celery and spring onions, served with a side of bread
Saturday $20.00
- 2 for 1 Beef Burger & Fries
Fries $9.50
- Hand cut fries with curry sauce

Chef’s Salad (V) $17.00
Mesclun and vinaigrette (V) $5.00
ADD curry sauce (V, GF) $10.00
Open Style Salmon Sandwich $14.50
- “Hot smoked” NZ salmon, rocket & wasabi mayo on sourdough
grilled halloumi Salad (V) $21.00
salt & pepper squid Salad $21.00
Bread & Dips (V) $12.50
- Local Artisan bread served with hummus, dukkah, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Veggie (V) $17.00
- With halloumi & chargrilled vegetables

Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
- Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
Entree $4.00
- Garlic Bread
Tarakihi $20.00
- Crumbed Tarakihi fillet served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce
Sirloin Steak $23.00
- Cut to 250g and grilled to your liking. Served with 2 eggs, mushroom sauce, onion rings, salad and fries
All Day Breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
Chicken Cordon Bleu $18.00
- Crumbed boneless thigh, stuffed with bacon and mozzarella cheese. Served with salad & fries.
Pea Pie Pud $10.00
- Your choice of pie (baked here daily) served with a steamed vegetable combo and mashed potato with gravy
Roast of the day $15.00
- Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg

Thai Curry Puff $6.00
- Chicken and potatoes flavoured with spices wrapped in pastry and deep fried
-King Prawn $15.00
Roti (each) / Rice (extra plain rice) $2.50
-King Prawn $15.00
Clear Chicken Soup $6.00
- Succulent chicken and prawns with rice noodles and vegetables
Tom Yum Prawns $7.00
- Spicy, tangy and sour soup with prawns, lemon grass, chili paste, mushroom and kaffir lime leaves
Larb $12.00
- Chicken, beef or pork with chilli, lime juice fresh mint, spring onion and ground roasted rice
●Fried Rice with Chilli and Basil $12.00
- Chicken / beef / pork

EGGS BENEDICT $15
- Two poached eggs with SALMON, BACON or SPINACH on Englis Muffins with hollandaise sauce
Kai pai pie of the day $6
- Ask waitress - all homemade pies from
Classic kiwi burger $12
- homemade mince patty, lettuce, fried egg, beetroot, cheese and fried onions on burger bun
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
Cornflakes with banana $5
MUSHIES $14
- In a creamy sauce served with two pieces of toast
- With bacon, pesto and cream cheese $10

Saltimbocca a' la Romana $30.50
- Veal scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, and white wine sauce
Insalata Caprese $17.50
- Tomato, basil, and buffala Mozarella
Melanzane alla Parmigiana $16.50
- Eggplant bake with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and Parmesan
Grigliata Impanata di Pesce $19.50
- Grilled prawn, squid and mussels in herbed bread crumbs
Formaggi Misti con Frutta $26.00
- Mixed Italian cheeses with fruit and bread
Linguine alla Pescatora $26.50
- Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chili, garlic, mixed seafood, tomato
Agnolotti alla Piemontese $26.00
- Braised beef pasta parcels with butter sage sauce
Trio Classico(ideal to share) $22.50
- Trio of tiramisu, vanilla pannacotta and chocoate salame with gelato

200g Grass Fed Sirloin $29
- w Garlic Prawns, Sautéed Spinach, Béarnaise & Jus
Roasted Red Onion $6
- w Balsamic & Olive Oi
Chocolate Mousse $10
- w Preserved Cherries
Pate $16
- w Blackcurrant Gel & Toast
Seared Beef Salad $18
- w Roasted Red Onion, Wholegrain Mustard, Pickled Cauliflower & Almond
Pork Belly Salad $18
- w Apple, Pickled Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Feta
Roast Pumpkin Winter Salad $18
- Leaves, Beetroot, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts
Roasted Gourmet Potatoes $6
- w Salsa Verd

Sweet and Sour Pork $14.90
Chicken and vegetables Noodle or Ho Fun Soup $8.80
Hot and Sour Sesame Chicken $14.90
Squid with Ginger and Spring Onions $18.80
Chicken and Corn Soup small $5.50
Combination Fried Rice $13.80
Deep Fried Won Tons $5.50
Combination Egg Fu Yong $14.80

Eggs Benedict $18.50 / $17.50 / $16.00
- on toasted sour dough topped with our own Hollandaise and your choice of smoked salmon, ham off the bone, steamed spinach
Lemon Tart with Orange and Lemon Sauce $14.00
Organic Te Horo Salad $8.00
Apricot and Camembert Cake with Toasted Almonds, Fig Chutney and Grilled Brown Sugar Cinnamon Bread $14.00
Chicken Liver Pate $18.00
- pistachio crusted served with Reds fig chutney, Te Horo organic salad and toasted bread
Cajun Chicken Salad $17.50
- with brie, maple roasted nuts, Te Horo salad greens and Reds Mango salsa
Chicken Liver Pate with Cheese Wafers $11.00
Crème Brule with Cherry and Cointreau Puree $14.00

SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
- whipped goat cheese, hazelnut & curried beet greens GF
HANDCUT PAPPARDELLE ALLA CARBONARA FULL $19.00
SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
PROSCIUTTO LEGATO $16.00
- roasted Brussel sprouts & black garlic aioli
SALAD OF THE DAY $9.50
Spinach, avocado, mushrooms or tomato $3.50
SEASONAL RISOTTO $12.00
- ask about the daily creation GF /half
CHEESEBOARD FOR ONE $10.00

Flatbread Housemade $4.00
- Garlic or 3 Cheese
Breakfast Pizza/Pide $17.00
- Roasted tomato, fennel, confit pork, cheese, egg
Choc/Coffee Semifreddo $8.00
- Orange jelly, choc crumble
Chicken Wings $15.00
- Hot sauce, celery, creme fraiche
Spinach $3.00
Fritters $16.00
- Apple and golden raisin, vanilla creme fraiche
Smoked Fish $18.00
- Poached egg, dukkah, whitloof, buttermilk
Haloumi $18.00
- Smoked tomato, roasted fennel, capers, ciabatta

Sambal prawns $15.00
- Prawns cooked in tomato sauce & home made sambal sauce, served with steamed rice.
Malaysian style sweet & sour $13.00
- Deep fried (option of chicken or pork) stir-fried onion, green pepper, pineapple & home made sweet & sour sauce, served with steamed rice.
Satay sauce on rice or noodles $5.50
- Choice of rice or noodles topped with special peanut sauce.
Mince beef on rice $10.00
- Served with steamed rice.
Plain noodle soup $5.00
Kai see mein $12.00
- Egg noodles in soya sauce gravy (dry) accompanied with shredded chicken & chinese vegetables, separate soup.
Fried chicken & bbq pork on rice $13.00
- Fried chicken & b.B.Q pork with chinese vegetables on streamed rice.
Roti with satay sauce $5.50

Hot and Sour Whole Fish
5 Spices and Chilli King Prawns
Beef Bean Curd Soup
Ma Po Tofu
Egg Fried Rice $4.50/ $8.00
- small/ large
Shrimps Fried Rice $7.50/ $14.50
- small/ large
5 Spices and Chilli Crayfish
- per kg
Combination Ho-fan
- with Vegetables

Tomato relish $1.00
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on toasted sourdough with homemade lemon hollandaise/Montreal salmon
Gluten Free Bread $2.00
Pulled pork sliders $17.50
- with red cabbage slaw. smokey BBQ sauce and fries
Bowl of fries $6.50
Ham $4.50
Balsamic roasted portobello mushrooms $14.00
- with shaved parmesan on sourdough
Hash Browns $4.50