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

- Seafood $22.00
Clay Pot Rice
- Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
- Vanilla ice cream served with your choice of raspberry, chocolate or mango topping.
Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry
- Quality lamb shanks slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie $10.00
- Warm chocolate brownie with fresh Thai lychee and vanilla ice cream.
Seafood, Mussel, Squid, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Roti, Kumara Crisps $4.00
Yum Seafood Salad
- Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
- Seafood $22.00

Omelet: Ham & Cheese or Vege $12.00
Pan Fried Sirloin Steak with Fried Eggs, Salad, Hollandaise Sauce and Fries $20.00
Cheesy Bacon Wedges with Melted Cheddar & Crispy Bacon $9.50
Beef Stroganoff with Fresh Rice & Salad $16.00
Fruit Salad with Yoghurt $7.00
Home Made Gnocchi in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce with Bacon& Mushroom or Spinach & Feta in a Napolitano Sauce $16.00
Chicken Avocado Salad with Roast Vegetables & Balsamic Dressing $15.00
Baked Beans on Toast $7.00

TORI GYOZA $7.00
- 5 pieces of chicken and seafood dumplings with homemade sauce
M13 $20.00
- angus beef, teriyaki chicken, tempura, chicken fried rice
VEGETARIAN SUSHI COMBO (12PCS) $14.00
M14 $25.00
- sashimi, Angus beef, fried chicken, teriyaki salmon, chicken fried rice
SUSHI AND SASHIMI COMBO $30.00
- medium 15 pcs of sushi and 10 pcs sashimi
SUSHI AND SASHIMI COMBO $40.00
- large 15 pcs of sushi and 10 pcs of sashimi
SCALLOP $4.50
EDAMAME $6.00
- boiled green soy beans

Jumbo $8.90
Chicken Fritter $2.80
Shrimps $11.80
Corn Cob $1.80
Crab Stick $2.00
Pineapple $5.40
Combination $11.80
Vegetable $9.80

Rocket cos & mesclun salad with sherry vinaigrette $ 6.50
Crispy Duck Confit $ 37.90
- With duck fat baked potatoes & bok choy
Soup of the day $ 14.90
- >With freshly baked muffuletta roll
Riversdale 4 years old cheddar $ 16.50
- NZ, classic, nutty & sharp
English Shilton $ 16.50
- Rice, tangy, velvety taste & crumbly texture
Warm Goat Cheese $ 17.90
- With smoked tomato crostini & salad
Hand Diced Liver & Pistachio Terrine de Campagne $ 17.90
- With baguette
Herb Roasted Lamb Rump $ 33.00
- with chickpeas & Swiss chard

Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken
- 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
- 8 pieces Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
8PC. REG $8.20
Double Avocado Fresh Salmon
8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
- 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
8PC. JUMBO $9.00

Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
- Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce, or both.
Pastel de chocolate $8.00
- Chocolate brownie
Chilaquiles $15.00
- Corn chips topped with your favorite red or green sauce. Add chicken or egg.
Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
- Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
Tacos $8.00–$22.00
- Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese.
Tacos $8.00–$22.00
- Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa or chili pepper, avocado or guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
Tortas de elote $12.00
- Corn fritters
Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
- Jalapeños stuffed with cheese

Gourmet Beef Burger $12.75
- Melted cheddar, crispy bacon, spicy mayonnaise, wedges
Gusto's Home-Baked Lasagne $5.50
Mama's Macaroni and Cheese $5.50
Gusto's Pancakes $9.50
- Maple syrup, mixed berries, cream
Warm Chicken Salad $16.00
- Pan-fried on salad greens, tomato, capsicum, red onion, cucumber
Gusto Big Brekky $16.00
- Eggs your way, crispy bacon, tomato, mushrooms, sausage, hash brown
Mini Hot Dogs and Chips $8.00
Gusto's Old Fashioned Fish Pie $5.50

Chicken $4.30
Vegetarian $3.50
Ham & cheese croissant $3.70
Ham & egg $4.00
Chicken avocado croissant $5.20
Chicken avocado $4.60
Steak roll
Bacon spicy beef $4.80

Fish & Chips $9.50
- With tomato or tartar sauce
Seasoned Potato Wedges $7.50
- With chicken salt or Cajun seasoning, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce.
Toastie $4.50
- (upto 3 fillings any extra $.50) Ham, cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom, pineapple
Seafood Basket $12.00
- Mussels, battered fish bites, squid rings, crumbed shrimps and chips.
Garlic Bread $7.50
BLT $10.00
- Lightly toasted ciabatta bread, bacon, lettuce, tomato with garlic aioli
Hot Chips $4.00
- With tomato or BBQ sauce
Loaded Potato Wedges $10.00
- With crisp bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce.

Hot Chilli N/A
Apple Slices N/A
Carrot N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Yoghurt N/A
Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
Veggie Delite N/A
BBQ N/A

Fish & Chips $26.00
- Tempura Battered Fresh Fish / Chips with Lemon & Tartare
Pork with Crackle or Succulent Lamb $17.50
- Served with Oven Roasted Potato, Kumara, Pumpkin & Mint Peas
●Dessert
Ice cream Sundae, Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Flavour $12.00
Seasonal Veg (V) $7.00
Panko Crumbed Fish Fingers with Lemon Tartare $12.00
500g Chef's Special BBQ Pork Ribs with Hand Cut Fries & Tangy BBQ Sauce (GF) $28.00
Deep Fried Ice Cream Balls Rolled in nuts with old english toffee & berries $12.00

Piccante $20
- Fresh Tomato Sauce, Lyonnaise Onions, Piccante Italian Salami, Garlic Prawns, Mozzarella
Taylors Fine Ruby Port $12
Taylors Fine Tawny Port $12
Warm Apple Pie $14
- Topped with vanilla ice cream
Grilled Halloumi Salad 1 $8
- Grilled Halloumi and roasted winter vegetables on fancy garden leaves, honey mustard dressing
Zorba Pizza $20
- Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella , sundried tomato, olives, feta cheese
Lemon + Dill Fish Cakes $18
- Tzatziki and housemade chipotle aioli. Served with salad
Double Chocolate Tart $14
- With mixed berry compote

LEMONGRASS RICE 5 STICKS CUBE $11.90
- Rice sticks, wok tossed with chicken bean sprouts, sliced onion, carrots, shrimps. egg, and finished with lemongrass.
HAINAN FRIED RICE CUBE $11.50
- Unique sauce passed on by grandma, fried with roast pork, preserved vegetable, egg bean sprouts, green peas, carrots & spring onion
KWAI TEOW CUBE(HER-FUN) $11.90
- Flat rice sticks with shrimps, roast pork, bean sprouts, onion egg & spring onion wok tossed sweet soy sauce. >>
YANG CHAU FRIED RICE CUBE $11.50
- the most popular fried rice in the world prepared with roast pork egg bean sprouts, green peas, carrots, shrimp & sprinkle of spring onion
SINGAPORE RICE STICKS CUBE $11.90
- Rice sticks(vermicelli)shrimps, roast pork. egg, bean sprouts. spring onion wok tossed with a mild curry flavor
SPECIAL TERIYAKI CHICKEN NOODLES $13.00
- egg noodles with chicken bean sprouts, onion, carrots, spring onion & bok choy wok tossed with teriyaki sauce
SPECIAL SEAFOOD FRIED RICE WITH XO SAUCE $13.00
- shrimp, fish ball, mussel, prawn, crabstick bean sprouts, carrots, spring onion & green peas wok tossed with our original XO sauce
SEAFOOD BUSTER CUBE $13.50
- Thick egg noodles wok tossed with prawn, shrimp, mussel, & vegetables, fish balls

Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
Camembert Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Feijoa Sorbet $5.00
- Gellicious Gelato's 2015 Gold Award winning Sorbet, showcasing NZ Feijoas at their best. Dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan friendly, with no added colouring. 180ml tub, for sharing or greedily scoffing all by yourself
Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)
Kumara Chips $4.50
- Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip
333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza $5.00
- Tomato Base Sauce, 100% Mozzarella Cheese and 1 Topping. Made with 100% free range ingredients
Warewolf $6.50
- Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)