Cafe Turko

Soups

Served with Pita and Antep Pepper Soup Sauce.

• Authentic Turkish Lentil Soup

  Spiced with Urfa and Antep Pepper.

  • CupUS$4.00
  • BowlUS$6.00

Salads

Served with Fresh Bread, gluten free bread $1.50 extra.

• Aegean GreensUS$8.50

  Mixed greens, onions, green olives, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, homemade pomegranate vinaigrette with sunflower seeds.

• Anatolian SaladUS$8.50

  Mixed greens tossed with green and red peppers, cucumbers, Turkish black olives, boiled egg, mint and lemon dressing topped with feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley and dill.

• Gavur Da SalatasUS$8.00

  Green olive salad with finely chopped walnuts, onions, parsley and pomegranate molasses.

• Marinated Beet SalataUS$9.00

  Roasted beets, kale, carrots, red onions, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, red cabbage pickles and seasonal greens.

• Shepherd's SaladUS$8.50

  Fine chopped tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, peppers in mint, sumac and olive oil.

• Village Salad with ChickenUS$9.50

  Spicy grilled chicken, seasonal greens, red onion, cucumbers, carrots, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, red cabbage and red peppers.

• Watermelon in the SnowUS$9.50

  Fresh juicy watermelon topped with Feta cheese and dressed with Turkish kalamata olives in a bed of fresh herbs and greens. Grandma's Summer Favorite. (Ask for availability) (Ask for vegan options).

Pita Pocket Sandwiches

Pita Pocket Dürüms (Sandwiches). Ask for Gluten free options.

• Döner Kebab PocketUS$8.50

  Döner kebap, homemade tomato sauce, grilled eggplant and yogurt sauce, salad greens, and feta cheese crumbles.

• Eggplant Moussaka DürümUS$8.00

  Eggplant moussaka wrapped in warm pita served with fresh greens and feta cheese. and feta cheese crumbles if not vegan.

• Grilled Chicken DürümUS$9.00

  Grilled spicy chicken, greens, tahini dressing, tomatoes, red onion rings, tomatoes and peppers.

• Grilled Eggplant DürümUS$7.00

  Grilled eggplant and yogurt with homemade tahini sauce, kalamata olives, a splash of lemon juice, and feta cheese crumbles if not vegan.

• Hummus DürümUS$7.00

  Greens, Turkish olives, fresh herbs, seasonal greens, touch of Acuka (hot sauce) and pomegranate molasses.

• Lamb DürümUS$10.00

  Served on a layer of hummus with salad greens and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses... heavenly.

• Süreyya's Decorated Ekmek With Meat and CheeseUS$6.50

  Baked flat bread decorated with spicy beef, feta cheese and handsome vegetables. Served hot.

• Süreyya's Decorated Ekmek With VegetablesUS$6.00

  Baked flat bread decorated with handsome fresh vegetables and homemade sauce. Served hot.

• Shepherd's Vegie Lunch PocketUS$7.00

  Herbs, greens, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and hard-boiled egg if not vegetarian.

• Stuffed Grape Leaves DürümUS$8.00

  Homemade stuffed grape leaves, tomatoes, pickled beets, salad greens, touch of garlic and yogurt sauce and feta cheese crumbles if not vegan.

Turkish Breakfast

Served all day with warm bread. Gluten-free bread is also available.

• BörekUS$4.00

  Spinach and feta stuffed pastries.

• Black Olive Tapanade SpreadUS$4.50

  in a plate with tomatoes & herbs.

• Halwa & EkmekUS$4.00

  Turkish Chocolate and Vanilla Halwa Served on top of warm, crispy pita bread.

• Kefir Cheese and ZahtarUS$5.00

  on pita slices.

• MenemenUS$7.50

  Three egg omelet made with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and peppers.

• Mother-In-Law's Breakfast PlateUS$10.00

  Healthy, nutritious Turkish breakfast with two kinds of Turkish cheese, Turkish green and black olives, black tapenade, homemade jam, an egg, dried apricots, tomatoes and cucumbers and zahtar.

• Sucuk Plate with Melted Feta CheeseUS$7.00

  Turkish mildly spiced sausages with cheese.

• Sucuklu OmletUS$8.50

  3 eggs omelet made with Turkish spiced sausage, topped with feta crumbles.

• Zeyt and ZahtarUS$4.00

  with bread, Oriental favorite.

Mezzes

Served with warm bread, extra pita $1.50. Ask for Gluten free bread $1.50 extra.

• Antep Patlcan EzmeUS$6.00

  Grilled eggplant with garlic, yogurt and tahini with a touch of Antep pepper.

• Beet HummusUS$6.00

  Roasted beets and tahini.

• Fava Beans SaladUS$6.00

  Fava beans marinated in rich lemon juice, onions, cumin, garlic and Urfa pepper sauce topped with fresh parsley. Served warm or cold.

• HummusUS$5.50

  garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic and a touch of Turkish love.

• Ksr from Eastern TurkeyUS$6.00

  Tabbouli Salad from Gaziantep. Turkish bulgur, red pepper paste, pomegrantate molasses seasoned with fresh toasted, ground cumin seeds and Antep crushed pepper. Served with parsley and greens.

• Kefir Cheese and ZaatarUS$5.00

  Thyme, sesame seeds and soumak mixture served on top of kefir cheese and olive oil.

• Marinated Beet SalataUS$6.00

  With kale, garlic herbs and pomegranate molasses.

• Marinated Mixed Olive PlateUS$5.00

  Zesty, juicy Turkish Calamata olives and green olives marinated with lemons, za'atar and fresh herbs and olive oil served on top of olive tapenade.

• MuhammaraUS$6.00

  The marriage of walnuts, pepper paste, olive oil, tomatoes, herbs and spices as a "garlicious" spread.

• My Mom's DolmasUS$6.00

  Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves with herbs and spices.

• Orient Express PlatterUS$16.00

  A great way of tasting your choice of 5 mezze tasters on a large platter. This will take you to 5 corners of Turkey

• Rainbow Hummus PlateUS$14.00

  Samples of 4 hummus choices. Has a serving of yam, beet, spinach and regular hummus.

• Süreyya's Homemade Pickle PlateUS$5.00

  Pickles are on every Turk's table in winter time. Choices of various garliclicious pickles served with drizzled olive oil, herbs, some greens and served with bread.

• Snowballs in DesertUS$6.00

  Roasted Cauliflower florets served with tahini and garlic dressing sprinkled with toasted sunflower seeds, Urfa pepper and golden raisins.

• Spinach HummusUS$6.00

  Sautéed spinach, onions, garlic, tahini and 7 spices.

• Wholesome Aegean MusakkaUS$7.00

  Eggplant, onions, green peppers, garlic, tomatoes, Turkish red pepper paste, parsley and olive oil and spices.

• Yam HummusUS$6.00

  A roasted yam hummus combining tahini, olive oil, garlic with touch of cinnamon and cayenne pepper.

Pide (Pizza)

Turkish Pizza with Toppings. Gondola shaped thin crust homemade fresh dough topped with different ingredients.

• Grilled Chicken PideUS$9.50

  Feta, mozzarella cheese and grilled chicken.

• Kymal PideUS$10.00

  Ground beef rubbed with herbs and spices, green peppers, tomatoes, parsley.

• Kark PideUS$14.00

  Mixture of meat, sucuk, lamb, chicken, cheese.

• Kuzu (Lamb) PideUS$11.00

  Lamb, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

• Peynirli PideUS$8.00

  Stuffed Cheese Pide. Feta, mozzarella and garlic with bell peppers.

• Rumi (Mevlana) BöreiUS$12.00

  Closed face pastry pocket served with drizzled tomato sauce and garlic yogurt sauce with Lamb, cheese and herbs.

• Sucuklu PideUS$9.50

  Turkish mildly spicy sausage, feta and mozzarella cheese.

• Vegan Pide

  Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, peppers, olives and herbs.

• Yumurtal PideUS$9.50

  With feta, mozzarella cheese and olives topped with an egg, baked for delightful perfection. (a sunny-side up pide).

• Zeytinli PideUS$8.50

  Mozzarella cheese, feta, Turkish black and green olives, peppers and tomatoes.

Entrees

All served with Turkish pilaf (rice), fresh vegetables, and garlic and mint yogurt sauce unless listed otherwise.

• Abdullah KebabUS$14.00

  Tender Lamb sautéed with grilled eggplant, served with yogurt sauce and drizzled with pomegranate molasses. Ask for availability.

• Ali NazikUS$11.00

  Grilled spiced chicken served with yogurt and grilled eggplant sauce with Antep seasonings. Ask for availability, Ali Nazik means made with gentle hands.

• Ali Nazik the FireUS$11.00

  A captivating dish of flavors: Grilled eggplant in yogurt sauce and garlic topped with spicy baked vegetable potpourri... Drizzling and smoky with a heat. Ask for vegan options, Ali Nazik means made with gentle hands.

• Ali Nazik with LambUS$14.00

  Sautéed lamb served on top of grilled eggplant, tahini, yogurt and garlic sauce. Ali Nazik means made with gentle hands.

• Aromatic Lamb With Turkish Apricot and AlmondsUS$14.00

  Finger licking good taste of lamb with sweet and sour taste of apricots dressed a handful of slivered almonds. Ask for availability.

• Beyti Kebab

  Grilled beef strips or lamb chunks served wrapped in lavash bread grilled together and then topped with tomato sauce and yogurt sauce, served with salad and homemade pickles, a truly Turkish sensation. No rice.

  • With Beef DönerUS$11.00
  • With LambUS$14.00

• Beyti With EggplantUS$11.00

  Sautéed eggplant, peppers, onions, garlic and feta cheese wrapped in lavash and baked for crispiness, served with yogurt and garlic sauce and seasonal salad and homemade pickles. No rice, Ask for Vegan

• Cappadocia Chicken KöftesUS$13.00

  Ground Chicken legs, mixed with handfull of spices and herbs, formed into balls and grilled to perfection.

• Eggplant Moussaka PlateUS$10.00

  Eggplant and seasonal vegetables sautéed with olive oil and garlic, optional feta cheese.

• Farmer's KebabUS$13.00

  Lamb served in a bed of sautéed vegetables seasoned with thyme and allspice. Farmer's Kebab=Çiftlik Kebab.

• Gypsy's YahniUS$10.00

  Baked cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, peas and shallots in zesty tomato sauce with handful of garlic and Anaheim peppers. (Ask for spicy options), optional with Lamb

• Köfte KebabUS$11.00

  Ground beef, bulgur and mixture of spices formed into patties, grilled and served with feta cheese crumbles.

• Ladyfinger Delight

  Tiny, whole, plump Turkish okras bathing in rich, tangy tomato sauce, truly mouthwatering.

  • W/ Tomato (vegan) (gluten free)US$10.00
  • W/ Lamb (gluten free)US$13.00
  • W/ Chicken (gluten free)US$12.00

• MantUS$11.00

  Turkish ravioli with beef, garlic and yogurt sauce with drizzled tomato sauce and butter. No rice, Ask for availability.

• Süleyman the MagnificentUS$17.00

  Mixed grilled meat plate for Sultans. Grilled chicken, köfte, döner and lamb and tomato sauce.

• Sultan KebabUS$11.00

  Grilled doner kebab with garlic and yogurt sauce and seasonal herbs.

Desserts

Café Turko is proud to serve homemade fresh desserts everyday. Ask for availability. Ask for gluten free dessert options.

• Bird's NestUS$5.00

  (Kunafe with Ricotta Cheese) Shredded wheat and cheese with drizzled butter and syrup, rich and tasty.

• HalwaUS$4.00

  Turkish chocolate and vanilla halwa.

• Kataif with Turkish pistachiosUS$6.00

  Shredded wheat dessert with nuts and syrup. Ask for nut options.

• Kemal PashaUS$4.00

  Dough made from fresh cheese, semolina and flour, baked and drizzled with syrup and rose water. Turkish version of Gulab Jamun, in baked form.

• MamoulUS$3.50

  Date filled semolina pastry with rose water scent.

• RevaniUS$4.50

  Semolina and orange cake with light syrup and coconut sprinkles.

• Süreyya's "No Guilt" BaklawaUS$5.00

  Stuffed with walnuts and pistachios.

• Sultan's FavoriteUS$4.00

  Popular, authentic Turkish Semolina cookies in syrup with orange blossom.

• Turkish DelightUS$4.00

  Fruit/Nut Lokum of your choice. 5 pieces of Turkish delight of your choice.

• Turko PerfectUS$3.00

  Vanilla ice cream paired with your favorite Baklava/dessert topped with Urfa pepper infused caramel glaze.

• Vanilla Ice Cream with PistachiosUS$4.50

  Glazed with rose syrup and rose petals, sour-cherry syrup cardamom Turkish coffee and chocolate syrup. option to add extra.

Specialty Turkish Drinks

• Afghani GreensUS$2.75

  Iced Cardamom Green tea Leaves. Traditional green tea leaves with infused cardamom pods, no sugar added (unsweetened)

• Apple Tea / Pomegranate TeaUS$2.00

• Fresh Brewed Turkish Tea of ChoiceUS$2.00

  Turkish tea of choice: Black, Anise, Sage, Fennel Cardamom, Mint, Green

• Ottoman's Rose SherbetUS$3.00

  One of the most popular Summer refreshments served in Ottoman Palace, aromatic rose sherbet and lemonade mixture served with floating rose petals to please your taste buds.

• Sage SultanateUS$2.75

  Iced sage tea with a dash of lemon jiuce. Made from sage leaves from the coast of Mediterranean Sea (Unsweetened)

• SodasUS$2.00

  (Gazoz) Carbonated drinks from Turkey, Coke, 7-up, Turkish Sparkly Mineral Water, Orange Gazoz, Pomegranate Gazoz, Sour Cherry Gazoz

• Turkish CoffeeUS$3.00

  Plain, or with Cardamom

• Turkish Homemade AyranUS$2.75

  Yogurt Drink with mint and a dash of salt

• Turkish Iced Tea with MintUS$2.25

  Unsweetened

• Turkish Iced Tea with Mint or SageUS$2.25

  Unsweetened

• Turkish LemonadeUS$3.00

  With Sour Cherry and Fresh Mint

• Turkish Peach JuiceUS$2.50

• Turkish Pomegranate JuiceUS$2.75

• Turkish Sour Cherry JuiceUS$2.50