Columbus Restaurants » Cafe Istanbul Menu
Cafe Istanbul
Tel: (614) 473-9144
Address: 3983 Worth Ave, Columbus OH
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Average Price: $$ ($11 to $30)
Hours:
Open Mon-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm
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Beverages
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Bottled Water |
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Coffee |
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Cold Appetizer
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CacikA large side of our freshly made yogurt seasoned with minced cucumbers, dill and a touch of garlic.
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Ezme*Add feta cheese $2.00, Finely chopped tomatoes, onions and hot peppers mixed in olive oil and herbs.
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Haydari*Add feta cheese $2.00, Vegetarian. Thickened homemade yogurt with fresh dill, mint, garlic and walnut.
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Hummus*Add feta cheese $2.00, Puréed chickpeas flavored with a hint of garlic, tahini, fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
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Kisir*Add feta cheese $2.00, Tabuli, cracked wheat tossed with tomatoes, sweet onions, fresh peppers and parsley. dressed with olive oil.
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Patlican Salatasi*Add feta cheese $2.00, Babaganoush, smoked eggplant purée flavored with tahini, olive oil and garlic.
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Pilaki*Add feta cheese $2.00, Vegetarian.Pinto beans with carrots, green peppers and diced potatoes, seasoned with a light tomato olive oil sauce.
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Soslu Patlican*Add feta cheese $2.00, Vegetarian. Eggplant with sauce, cubes of lightly fried eggplant combined with fresh red peppers, onions and garlic in our homemade tomato sauce.
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Yaprak Dolmasi*Add feta cheese $2.00, Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, raisins and flavorful herbs.
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Dessert
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Dessert Of The DayPlease check with your server.
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Entrees
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Adana KebabSeasoned ground lamb flavored with red peppers and onions. grilled on flat skewers.
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Chicken Adana KebabSeasoned ground chicken flavored with red peppers and grilled on flat skewers.
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Chicken KebabCubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on flat skewers.
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DTurkish gyro, hand carved marinated ground lamb and beef, grilled on a large vertical rotisserie.
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Etli BamyaOkra stew with lamb, fresh okra cooked with vegetables and tender cubes of lamb optional in a fresh tomato base. served with rice.
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Etli TVegetable stew with lamb, assorted fresh vegetables cooked with tender cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce and served with rice.
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TVegetable stew, mixed vegetables eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, celery and green beans cooked in a fresh tomato sauce.
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From The Grill
*All kebabs can be made with homemade yogurt and served over toasted garlic bread. $2.00, all items above are freshly prepared, grilled over an open flame, served with rice pilaf and seasonal fresh vegetables (unless otherwise specified.) | ||
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Adana KebabSeasoned ground lamb flavored with red peppers and onions. grilled on flat skewers.
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Chicken Adana KebabSeasoned ground chicken flavored with red peppers and grilled on flat skewers.
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Chicken KebabCubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on flat skewers.
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DTurkish gyro, hand carved marinated ground lamb and beef, grilled on a large vertical rotisserie.
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Iskender KebabSlices of döner kebab over toasted garlic bread, served with yogurt and tomato sauce.
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KPatties of freshly ground beef and lamb lightly seasoned and charbroiled.
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Kebab CombinationsChoose any two half portions of our kebabs excluding lamb chops and iskender kebab.
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Lamb ChopsDelicately marinated and charbroiled lamb chops topped with oregano leaves.
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Mixed Grill KebabHalf portions of chicken, doner, shish and adana kebabs.
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Ribeye Steak KebabTender cubes of ribeye marinated in our special house sauce.
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Shish KebabTender cubes of lamb marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled.
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Hot Appetizers
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Appetizer SamplerVegetarian dishes, combination of hummus, patlican salatasi, yaprak dolmasi, ezme, kisir, pilaki, haydari and soslu patlican. small serves 1-3 people, large serves 3-5 people
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Arnavut CigeriVegetarian dishes, sautéed liver cubes, cubes of tender calf liver sautéed with assorted herbs and spices. served with sweet red onions, topped with parsley and sumac.
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CalamariFried rings of calamari lightly breaded with corn flour and served with our special taratora sauce.
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Falafel*Add feta cheese $2.00, Vegetarian dishes, croquette of chickpeas flavored with celery, garlic, parsley and dill. served with a special tahini sauce.
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Sigara B*Add feta cheese $2.00, Vegetarian dishes, hot flaky phyllo pastries filled with feta cheese and fresh parsley.
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House Specialties
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Chicken DelightMashed smoked eggplant topped with chicken and served with fresh tomato sauce.
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Coban KavurmaShepherd casserole, lamb sautéed with garlic, onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and special herbs.
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DSmoked eggplant puréed with thinly sliced döner, served with fresh tomato sauce.
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Etli BamyaOkra stew with lamb, fresh okra cooked with vegetables and tender cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato base. served with rice.
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Etli TVegetable stew with lamb, assorted fresh vegetables cooked with tender cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce and served with rice.
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HMashed smoked eggplant topped with marinated lamb and served with tomato sauce.
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KarniyarikStuffed eggplant, oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with seasoned ground beef, ground lamb, chopped tomatoes, green peppers and herbs. served with rice.
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Lahana SarmaCabbage leaves stuffed with rice, ground lamb, beef and herbs. served with fresh tomato sauce and yogurt.
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MousakkaTnder minced beef and lamb layered between slices of eggplant and topped with a béchamel sauce. finished with mozzarella cheese, oven baked and served with rice.E47
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Lunch Special
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Lunch SpecialPlease select one item from each of the following categories.
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Seafood Specialties
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Fillet Of SalmonBaked fresh fillet of salmon topped with a feta dill sauce, served with a mixed green salad and a side of rice.
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Fillet Of TilapiaTilapia baked in homemade sauce of mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic, onion, parsley and dill. served with A mixed green salad and rice.
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Grilled ShrimpSucculent jumbo shrimp, skewered and grilled with a garlic sauce. served with rice and a mixed green salad.
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Karides GShrimp casserole, sautéed shrimp baked in a vegetable cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and served with rice.
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Swordfish KebabMarinated cubes of swordfish chargrilled on flat skewers over an open flame, served with a mixed green salad and rice.
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Sides
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CacikHomemade yogurt with cucumbers, garlic and dill.
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French Fries |
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Fresh Seasonal Vegetables |
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Rice Pilaf |
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Soups & Salads
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Chicken Vegetable SoupDiced chicken in a tomato based broth with mixed vegetables and noodles.
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Coban Salata*Add feta cheese $2.00, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers and parsley. tossed with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
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Mercimek çorbaLentil soup red lentils combined with puréed potatoes, celery, carrots and onions.
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Mixed Green Salad*Add feta cheese $2.00, fresh assorted field greens and iceberg lettuce tossed with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
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Starters
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Chicken Vegetable SoupDiced chicken in a tomato based broth with mixed vegetables and noodles.
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EzmeFinely chopped tomatoes, onions and hot peppers mixed in olive oil and herbs.
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HummusPuréed chickpeas flavored with a hint of garlic, tahini and fresh lemon juice.
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KisirCracked wheat tossed with tomatoes, sweet onions, fresh peppers and parsley. dressed with olive oil.
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Mercimek çorbaLentil soup, red lentils combined with puréed potatoes, celery, carrots and onions.
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Mixed Green SaladVegetarian Fresh assorted greens and iceberg lettuce tossed with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
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Patlican SalatasiVegetarian. Babaganoush, smoked eggplant purée flavored with tahini, olive oil and garlic.
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PilakiPinto beans with carrots, green peppers and diced potatoes, seasoned with a light tomato olive oil sauce.
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Traditional Drinks
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Apple Tea |
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AyranYogurt beverage
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Turkish Coffee |
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Turkish TeaFree refills
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Vegetarian Selection
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BamyaVegetarian, Okra stew, fresh okra cooked with vegetables in a fresh tomato sauce.
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MixedVegetarian. Grilled sweet peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms and sweet onions, served with your choice of tomato sauce or yogurt.
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TVegetarian. Mixed vegetables eggplant, zucchini, potaotes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, celery and green beans cooked in a fresh tomato sauce
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Weekend Specials
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Lamb ShanksBaby lamb shank delicately seasoned, wrapped with eggplant and baked in its own juices. served over potaotes, carrots, celery and a side of rice.
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