Derya

A smooth, creamy dip made from cured fish roe, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pinkish in color with a savory, oceanic flavor. Typically eaten with bread.

A refreshing yogurt-based dip mixed with cucumbers, garlic, and herbs like mint or dill. Cool and creamy, perfect for balancing spicy dishes.

Grape leaves rolled and stuffed with a seasoned mixture of rice, onions, and herbs. Soft texture with a slight tang from lemon.

Typically a potato salad prepared with mayonnaise, carrots, and peas. Creamy and mild, often served as a cold appetizer.

Shepherd's Salad. A chopped salad consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and green peppers, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Fresh and crunchy.

Russian Salad (Olivier Salad). Diced potatoes, carrots, peas, and pickles mixed with mayonnaise. Rich and creamy cold salad.

A classic dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon, and garlic. Smooth, nutty, and savory.

Spicy mashed tomato salad with finely chopped peppers, onions, and herbs. Zesty and flavorful, often eaten as a dip with bread.

Likely 'Patlican Ezmesi', an eggplant dip. Roasted eggplant mashed with olive oil and garlic. Smoky and savory flavor.

Chicken salad. Fresh greens and vegetables topped with grilled or cooked chicken pieces. A lighter main dish option.

Mushroom salad. Usually marinated or sautéed mushrooms served cold or warm with herbs.

A house special plate, likely a mixed appetizer platter featuring a variety of cold mezes like hummus, cacik, and stuffed vine leaves.

Grilled meat served on a bed of spicy mashed tomato salad (ezme). The meat juices mix with the vegetable base for a rich flavor.

A specialty dish of sautéed or grilled meat served over a warm puree of roasted eggplant and yogurt with garlic. Creamy and savory.

Ground meat kebab wrapped in lavash bread, cut into bite-sized rolls, and topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Often served with bulgur or rice.

Thinly sliced döner kebab meat served over pieces of pita bread, drenched in tomato sauce and melted butter, with a side of yogurt.

'Sultan's Delight'. Stewed meat served on a bed of creamy roasted eggplant bechamel puree. Rich and comforting.

Spicy minced meat kebab (Adana) served with yogurt and tomato sauce, often over bread cubes.

Adana kebab (spicy minced meat) stuffed or mixed with cheese (kashar). Savory meat with melted cheese inside.

Mixed Grill Plate. A variety of grilled meats such as lamb chops, skewers, and meatballs. Great for tasting different items.

Beef steak served as a main plate, typically with salad and a side of rice, bulgur, or fries.

The house special mixed grill. A generous selection of the restaurant's best grilled meats.

Lamb Chops. Tender grilled lamb cutlets, seasoned and served on the bone.

Chicken Escalope. Thin slices of chicken breast, grilled or pan-fried. A leaner meat option.

Chicken Skewers. Cubes of marinated chicken grilled on a skewer until juicy and charred.

Adana Kebab plate. Long, hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a wide skewer and grilled. Spicy and flavorful.

Döner Kebab plate. Thin shavings of rotisserie-cooked meat served on a plate with sides.

Lamb Skewers. Marinated cubes of lamb grilled on a skewer. Tender with a distinct lamb flavor.

Chicken plate. Likely chicken döner meat or a grilled chicken cut served with sides.

Meatball plate. Grilled Turkish-style meatballs (köfte) made from seasoned ground beef or lamb.

Grilled steak served in a sandwich bread with salad and sauce.

Wrap sandwich (Dürüm). Grilled meat and salad rolled inside a thin flatbread (galette).

Classic burger with a beef patty and melted cheese in a bun.

Grilled meatballs (köfte) served in sandwich bread with fresh salad.