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

Mixed Pack $24.00
- 2 fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 sausages, 2 Chips, Tomato or tartare sauce
Shrimps $12.90
Cheese $1.20
Chicken $12.50
Satay Chicken or Beef $12.50
LEMON CHICKEN w/Rice $13.50
Chicken $12.20
9 Piece Family Pack $38.00
- 9 fish and 3 Chips, tomato or tartare sauce

Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $16
- Florentine – spinach
Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $17
- Benedict – bacon
Nachos $18
- Nachos beef mince, beans, cheese, sour cream. add smashed avocado $5
Hēki - Eggs On Toast $9
- Free range eggs your way, served on sour dough or 5 grain or gluten free toast
Kūkutai - Mussel Pot $21
- 1kg pot of chilli and citrus mussels served with house made rēwena bread
Kono Tihi - Cheese Platter $24
- Baked brie, toasted walnuts and crostini
Kete Kaimoana - Seafood Basket $24
- A great sharing platter…prawn twister, crumbed mussels, calamari, fish bites with house made tartare. add small fries $5
Poaka Whakapaoa Hūhunua - Honey Bourbon Pork Ribs $22
- Sticky slow cooked honey bourbon pork ribs with bbq sauce

Deep fried battered chicken wings with garlic & pepper sauce. (8pcs) $12.00
Thai combination fried rice (Chicken, beef & pork) $13.00
- With onions, peas and spring onions
Lemon Chicken pieces $12.00
Stir fried chicken with sweet basil, chili and vegetables $12.00
Sweet and sour pork with carrots, tomatoes & pineapples $13.00
Deep fried battered chicken wings with lemon sauce (8pcs) $12.00
Garlic Roti $4.50
Sashimi $13.00
- Slices of raw Salmon served with Kikkoman sauce.

Stir Fried with Peanut Sauce $24.00 / $18.50
- Stir fried vegetables with peanut sauce and your choice of meat - Prawn / Chicken or Pork or Beef
Beef Salad $18.50
- Grilled beef mixed with chilli and salad vegetables served cold
Stir Fried Chicken with Chilli and Onion $18.50
- Stir fried chicken with fresh chilli, sliced carrot and onion served with white rice
Tom Yum Goong $12.00
- Spicy prawn soup seasoned with lemon juice, garnished with hot chilli, lemon grass and mushrooms
Vegetarian Rice Noodles $18.50
- Fried rice noodles with tofu, egg and fresh vegetables, topped with cashew nuts
Stir Fried Pork with Chilli and Onion $18.50
- Stir fried pork with, fresh chilli, sliced carrot and onion served with white rice
Mee Goreng $24.00 / $18.50
- Thai style egg noodles, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat - Prawn / Chicken or Pork or Beef
Vegetarian Green Curry $18.50
- Tofu cooked in coconut milk and Green curry paste with baby corn and fresh vegetables, topped with cashew nuts

Death by Chocolate $12.00
- Chocolate mud cake covered in a Hershey's chocolate sauce with cookies & cream Ice cream and whipped cream.
Crispy Mushrooms $9.00
- Mushrooms coated in our special spice mix with aioli dipping sauce.
Tortilla Wrap $16.50
- choose from Nacho mince /Chilli beans(v)/ Grilled chicken strips with guacamole, salsa, grated cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with spicy wedges and sour cream.
Kiwi burger $17.00
- grilled beef pattie, beetroot, fried egg, cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and tomato relish
Fish Pie $18.50
- Poached smoked hoki, salmon & dry in a parsley cream sauce topped with potato and cheddar gratin, served with salad.
Creamy mushroom $5.00
Fried Eggs (2) $3.00
Chilli Cheese Fries $12.00
- French fries covered in chilli mince, cheese and sour cream.

FRESH SALAD $6.50/$9.50
- three options daily, small/large
VEGE FRITTATA $10.50
- veg & egg served with tomato chutney with toast
BREAKFAST PIE $7.50
- Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney
SPANAKOPITA $8.50
- Feta & spinach wrapped in filo
SALMON QUICHE $9.00
- with salmon and asparagus (GF)
TRAMMEZINO $8.50
- with smoked chicken, brie & tomato chutneys
TOAST $6.50
- Two slices of toast (wholemeal or GF) >> with choice of spread: peanut butter, jam or marmite
HOUSE-MADE MUESLI $8.00
- with seasonal fruit compote & greek yoghurts

Selection of two cheeses $29.00
Hand diced pork,liver & pistachio terrine de campagne w baguette $17.90
Pasta of roasted aubergine,caper and sweet pepper caponata. $31.90
Soup of the day $14.90
- w freshly baked muffaletta roll
Seasonal vegetables $6.50
- w extra virgin olive oil
Bok Choy $7.90
- w extra virgin olive oil and crispy shallot
Warm sticky date and walnut pudding $15.90
- w butterscotch and vanilla ice cream
White castello (Danish white brie,mild,rich and creamy) $16.50

Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Onion rings $3.50
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Xtra Large $3.90
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella

Baked camembert wheel with thyme and garlic, accompanied with toasted bread and apple $14.50
Lamb wrap with mixed salad and minted yogurt dressing $13.50
(Add blue cheese $3.00)
Pancakes with streaky bacon, maple syrup and fresh banana. $16.50
Smashed avocado and fresh tomato on toasted bread $12.00
Hollandaise $2.00
Toasted muesli with rhubarb compote and vanilla yogurt $13.50
Char grilled scotch fillet open sandwich on multi grain with red wine jus and side of fries $19.50

Roasted Potato Salad $8.50
- Pieces of potatoes roasted with garlic and middle eastern sprees, garnished with spring onions and lemon.
Vegetarian segara $20.00
- A vegetarian combination of falafel and spinach sigara borek, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
Bazegan $8.50
- Lightly battered and fried eggplant served with a special tomato salsa, garlic yoghurt and mild chilli sauce
Hummus $1.00
Lamb shanks $25.00
- Tender pieces of lamb shanks aromatised with middle eastern spices, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
Simsemiya Slice $7.00
- A tasty mixture of sesame seeds, pistachio nuts and golden syrup served with chocolate sauce.
Qaliya $21.00
- Pieces of lamb aromatised with middle eastern spices, sauteed with potatoes and capsicum, served with, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
Beef $13.00

Ice Cream Sundaes $9.00
- Caramel, Berry, Chocolate or Passion - Kids Size $6.00
Seasoned Wedges $12.00
- With Bacon & grilled cheese $14.00
Chicken Nuggets & Chips $9.00
- 5 deep fried chicken nuggets & a side of chips
Hot Chips $6.00 Full / $4.00 Half
Spiders $6.00
- Ice cream with a can of Sprite, L & P or coke
Tangarakau Fish Burger $18.00
- Gurnard with Salad, Avocado, Mayo & Garlic Aioli. - With a side of Chips $20.00
Hot Dog & Chips $9.00
- Battered deep fried hot dog on a stick & a side of chips
Chicken or Beef Wrap $18.00
- Chilli Chicken or Scotch fillet slices with salad, beetroot, carrot, capsicum & tomato with mayo

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
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

SPICE GRILL CHICKEN SATAY $15.00
- Topped with homemade peanut sauce
FIRECRACKER SLIDERS 1 FOR $5.00 OR
- Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo.
WANZI'S $12.00
- Crispy bean curd, smoked pork, spring onion and bread crumbs, served with a honey, chilli, ginger soy dipping sauce
SUMMER ROLLS $13.00
- Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime and chilli dipping sauce
JUMBO PRAWNS $16.00
- Steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint and basil
CORN FRITTERS $13.00
- With spring onion, chilli, red onion and coriander
CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
- Made extra crispy for your pleasure
PEPPERED SQUID $14.00
- With crispy panko crumbs and chilli flakes, served with lemongrass tartare