Turkuaz (W 55th/8th)

Lunch Most Popular

Chicken Shish Kebab
Char-grilled tender cubes of chicken breast marinated in Chef’s special seasoning.
$12.00
Vegetable Casserole
Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green & red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce.
$11.00
Zucchini Pancakes
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes made with scallions, zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, flour & dill. Served with yogurt.
$5.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with onions, dill, mint, parsley, rice, pine nuts, currants. Chef’s special herbs.
$6.00

Lunch Menu

Vegetable Casserole
Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green & red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce.
$11.00
Baby Okra
Baby okras with green & red peppers with onions. Baked in fresh tomato sauce.
$10.00
Chicken Adana Kebab
Char-grilled, hand chopped chicken patties seasoned with garlic & herbs.
$11.00
Chicken Shish Kebab
Char-grilled tender cubes of chicken breast marinated in Chef’s special seasoning.
$12.00
Barbecued Meatballs
Char-grilled lamb patties prepared with onions, parsley & herbs.
$11.00
Skewered Ground Meat
Char-grilled hand-chopped lamb, seasoned with fine chopped red peppers & onions flavored with special herbs.
$12.00
Turkuaz Sis
Small cubes of grilled, marinated lamb. Served with garnish & rice.
$14.00
Shish Kebab
Marinated cubes of lamb on skewers.
$14.00
Wraps
Served with your choice of meat.
$11.00
Turkish Dumplings
Dumplings filled with ground beef & herbs. Served in a freshly prepared tomato sauce & yogurt with a touch of garlic.
$15.00
Stuffed Cabbage
Green cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice & fresh herbs. Served with tomato sauce on top & yogurt on the side.
$11.00
Baby Okra with Lamb
Baby okra braised in tomato sauce. Served together with lamb.
$13.00
Vegetable Casserole with Lamb
Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green & red peppers, garlic with carrots. Braised in house special sauce. Served together with lamb.
$13.00
Grilled Salmon
Char-grilled filet of salmon, seasoned with herbs & lemon juice. Served with mixed greens.
$19.00
Fish Kebab in Vine Leaves
Char-grilled filet of salmon, marinated with a special sauce, seasoned with herbs & lemon juice. Wrapped in vine leaves.
$15.00
Bronzino
Char-grilled of Mediterranean sea bass. Served with green salad & steamed potatoes.
$26.00

Lunch Soup & Salads

Red Lentil Soup
$5.00
Shepherd’s Salad
Finely diced tomato, cucumber, green peppers, red onions & parsley. Tossed in vinegar, lemon, olive oil & salt.
$7.00
White Bean Salad
White beans, tomatoes, red onions, red & green bell peppers & fresh herbs mixed with homemade dressing vinegar, lemon, olive oil & salt.
$6.00
Green Salad
Baby mixed greens, romaine, sliced tomatoes, red onions & cucumbers. Tossed in vinegar, lemon, olive oil & salt.
$7.00

Lunch Cold Appetizers

Hummus
Levantine dip made from cooked, pureed chickpeas, blended with tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt & spices.
$5.00
Cacık
Refreshing blend of yogurt, labneh & cucumbers. Seasoned with mint & dill.
$5.00
Haydari
Fresh labneh yogurt, flavored with crushed walnuts, mint, dill, garlic & extra virgin olive oil.
$5.00
Eggplant Salad
Char-grilled, finely chopped eggplant, blended with roasted red & green bell peppers, dill, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & salt.
$6.00
Baba Ganoush
Levantine dish of pureed eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice & a touch of Chef’s special spices. Eggplants are roasted over an open flame before peeling which gives the pulp its smoky taste.
$6.00
Spicy Mashed Vegetables
Blend of hand chopped onions, red & green peppers, red pepper paste, parsley, mint, walnuts mixed with a touch of spices, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Excellent dip for kebabs.
$6.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with onions, dill, mint, parsley, rice, pine nuts, currants. Chef’s special herbs.
$6.00

Lunch Hot Appetizers

Zucchini Pancakes
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes made with scallions, zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, flour & dill. Served with yogurt.
$5.00
Cheese Pastries
Crispy pastries stuffed with feta cheese & parsley.
$5.00
Calamari
Mediterranean dish. Fried squid calalmari. Served with tartar sauce or hot tomato sauce.
$11.00
Calf’s Liver
Sauteed Albanian style calf’s liver. Served with onions & seasoned with sumac.
$12.00

Lunch Desserts

Baklava
$3.00

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