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

Shredded Pork with Pickled Cabbage $10.00
Sauteed Sliced Pork with Scallion and Bean Sprouts $12.00
Belly Pork with Chilli Sauce $11.50
Poached Sliced Fish in Hot Chilli Oil $12.00
Hot & Spicy Bean Curd $11.50
Rice with Curry Chicken $11.00
Fried Bok Choy with Chicken $11.00
Superion mixed in Pork $12.00

Extra Sides Available $3.00
BBQ Ribs $17.00/ $33.50
- Twice Cooked Pork Spare Ribs with Dry Rub and Chipotle BBQ Sauce (Entree Size/ Main Size)
430g Rump $33.50
Boca Negra $14.00
- Rich and Sticky Chocolate Brownie served with Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream
Crumbed Calamari $15.50
- With Chilli Mayo and Lemon
Market Fish $30.00
- Crispy Skin Fresh Fillet on Whipped Garlic Mash with Spicy Lemongrass and Coconut Broth, Cherry Tomato and Grilled Zucchini
Pork Belly $27.00
- Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with Garlic Mash, Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Watercress, Apple Chutney and Jus
Halloumi Burger $22.50
- Zany Zeus Halloumi with Beetroot, Rocket, Pesto and Tomato Relish

SPANOKOPITA $9.00
LASAGNE (piece) $9.50
BLUE $5.90
TARTS (GF) $6.50
BRIE CHEESE $4.90
PIZZA $8.00
SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50
FRIENDS $5.00

Brussel Sprouts, Bacon $8
B.L.A.T & Fries $16
Confit Pork Belly, Crushed Kurama, Tamarillo Chutney, Watercress $30
Cumin Cauliflower, Tzatziki, Harissa & Dukkah $12
Vegetable Pasta, Portobello Mushroom, Aubergine, Napoli Sauce $25
Steak Sandwich with Onions & Cheese, Fries $16
The Whole Hop: Eggs Your Way + All The Extras $20
Dumplings with Dipping Sauce $9
- Pork & Chive / Free Range Chicken & Coriander / Five Spice Mushroom

Peri Peri Devil Chicken $21.00
- Peri Peri base, cajun chicken, capsicum, red onion, chorizo, garnished with chilli flakes and sweet chilli
Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.00
Moroccan Lamb Salad $16.00
- Marinated lamb strips, feta and sundried tomato, tossed through salad greens with peppercorn dressing
3 Egg Omelette $13.00
- Choice of three fillings, cheese, ham, chicken, bacon, chorizo, red onion, mushroom, tomato, spinach and capsicum. Served with petite salad.
Burgers $19.00
- Choice of either our classic beef and bacon burger with all the trimmings or our chicken and mango salsa burger, served with fries
Lambs Fry and Bacon $14 E / $18 M
- Pan seared liver with bacon, mash with jus and caramelised onion
Mini Pizza $10.00
- Choose your favourite from the pizza menu
Chicken Caesar Style Salad $16.00
- Chicken, bacon, croutons, summer greens, our homemade dressing, garnished with egg and (optional) anchovies

- Corn, Cheese, Red Onion $8.00
- Ham, Hash Browns, Spinach, Avocado (seasonal) $4.00 ea
Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Shaved ham, spinach or bacon, eggs and hollandaise served on sourdough
Toasted Sandwiches
Two Free Range Eggs, $11.00
- Cooked as you like and served on sourdough with complimentary regular coffee - Large coffee $12.00
- Smoked Chicken, Avocado, Bacon $9.00
- Gluten Free Bread $2.50
Open Bacon Sandwich $13.50
- Bacon, avocado, baby spinach, mozzarella, tomato relish and aioli on sourdough

Tofu Pudding with taro $8.00
Purple rice no4 $8.50
- taro+read bean+small taro ball
Red bean shaved ice w/condensed milk $11.80
Red bean soup $5.50
Waffle no4 $16.80
- vanilla ice cream + red bean + banana
Tofu Pudding with mung bean $8.00
Strawberry shaved ice w/condensed milk seasonal $13.80
Boba snowflake ice $13.80

Saute Snails $ 17.90
- With pernod, walnut & cream sauce
Boudin Blanc $ 31.90
- French chicken sausages with haricot beans & crispy shallots
White Castello $ 16.50
- Danish, white brie, mild, rice & creamy
Duck fat baked potatoes $ 7.90
Bok Choy $ 7.90
- With extra virgin olive oil & crispy shallot
English Shilton $ 16.50
- Rice, tangy, velvety taste & crumbly texture
Herb Roasted Lamb Rump $ 33.00
- with chickpeas & Swiss chard
Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.50
- With extra virgin olive oil

Hash Stack (GF) $17.00
- hash browns stacked with spinach, bacon, grilled tomato and a poached egg with hollandaise sauce and a balsamic glaze
Annexe Quiche (V) $16.50
- seasonal roast vegetables, Danish feta and cherry tomatoes served with a crispy green salad
Crispy seasonal salad $4.00
Potato and Chorizo Salad (GF) $16.50
- new season crisp potatoes. Spanish chorizo sausage and mint served with a crispy zesty rocket and red onion
Curly Fries(V) $8.50
- GF-gluten free /GF we can do gluten free /Vegetarian
Toast And Spread (GF)( V) $7.50
- 2 slices of our Artisan bread with a choice of marmite, peanut butter or jam
Corn and Zucchini Fritters(V) $17.50
- fritters of corn and zucchini, served with bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce try avocado instead of bacon for veggie option
Bacon and Eggs (GF) $15.50
- free range eggs cooked your way served with bacon and Artisan bread

23. CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA $14.50
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and cashew gravy
30. LAMB JALFREZI $14.90
- Lamb cooked in onion and tomato sauce with julienne of capsicum & carrot slightly sour
12. TANDOORI CHICKEN Half $10 Full $19
- Chicken marinated in spices, ginger and garlic extracts, lemon juice, yogurt & roasted in Tandoori oven.
77. RAITA $2.00
- Yogurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices.
1. VEGETABLE SAMOSA (2pcs) $5.50
- Short pastry pockets filled with vegetables & spices, served with home made chutney.
28. LAMB MADRAS $14.90
- A hot south Indian dish, cooked to suit your palate.
15. CHICKEN MADRAS $14.50
- Chicken pieces simmered in coconut milk and spices, tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seed.
65. KASHMIRI NAAN $4.00
- Stuffed with dry fruits.

Sliced Beef in Singapore Chilli sauce with rice
Sliced Beef in Satay Sauce with Rice $12.50
Beef Fried Rice $12.50
Combinational Noodle Laksa
Sliced Fish in Singapore Chilli Sauce with Rice
Combination Noodle Soup $12.00
Sze Chuan Chicken with Rice $12.90
Combination Noodle Laksa $12.00

Double Chocolate Torte $12.90
- Beautiful chocolate torte, a layer of melted chocolate and dripping with our home made chocolate genache. Topped of with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream
Tortellini Amatriciana $20.9
- Bacon, chilli and tomato sauce
Soup of the Day $14.5
- Please ask your serve for today's exquisite flavour
Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese $19.5
Spaghetti Prawns $23.9
- Tiger prawns in half shell, capers, garlic, chilli and olives in olive oil
Penne Chicken $19.50
- Chicken, mushrooms, red capsicum and cream sauce
Garlic Bread $7.5
- Served on home baked focaccia with our decades' old recipe (v)
Medium Salad $9.50

Lor mee $10.00
- Fresh egg noodles with gravy, sliced egg, chicken, b.B.Q pork, fish ball & fish cake.
Plain noodle soup $5.00
Combination balls noodles soup $10.00
- Fish,pork & beef balls served in r & s style soup with vermicelli & bean sprouts.
Bakkutteh $13.00
- Chinese herbal soup with pork ribs, pork ingredients, bean curd stick & chinese mushrooms served with steamed rice.
Curry chicken rice $11.00
- Chicken curry with potato served with rice.
Deep fried spring rolls (vegetarian) $5.50
Stir-fried chicken & pineapple on rice $10.00
- Stir-fried chicken with pineapple, carrot, spring onion, & horn*- made gravy on steamed rice.
Mince beef on rice $10.00
- Served with steamed rice.

Burrito regular $10.00
- flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
Quesadilla grande $10.00
- flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
- to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing

Eggs on Toast $8.90
- Poached or scrambled, served with two slices of white or grain toast.
Ham & Egg Sandwich $5.50
Bacon Pinwheel $6.90
Chicken Baguette $6.80
Ham Baguette $6.80
Vegetarian Samosa $5.00
Chicken Sandwich $5.50
Cucumber, Cheese & Egg Sandwich $2.00