Cafe Istanbul – Beverly Hills

Cafe Istanbul Menu - Beverly Hills Updated 9/1/2021
Menu and prices subject to change

 

STARTERS

 

HUMMUS 11.40
A smooth medley of crushed chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce, drizzled with olive oil served with pita bread.

 

BABA GHANNOUJ 11.40
Fire roasted eggplant, delicately mixed with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served with pita bread.

 

MUHAMMARA 11.40
A spread of walnuts and fine roasted red peppers.

 

FETA PLATE 12.45
Imported feta cheese, kalamata olives, garnished with tomato and cucumber slices served with pita bread.

 

HAYDARI 10.40
Thick and creamy yogurt mixed with dill, garlic and mint served with pita bread.

 

JAJIK 10.40
Thick and creamy yogurt with garlic, chopped cucumber & mint served with pita bread.

 

LABNE 10.40
A creamy kefir cheese dip, topped with olive oil, fresh mint and olives, served with pita bread.

 

COMBO APPETIZERS PLATE 22.85
5 different cold appetizers Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, Feta, Jajik, Labne

 

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HOT APPETIZERS

 

FALAFEL 15.55
Five falafel patties made of chickpeas and fava beans, served with hummus, tomato, mixed greens, wild cucumber pickles, tahini sauce and pita bread.

 

VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAVES 13.50
A mixture of rice, finely diced tomato, parsley, onion rolled in grape leaves and slowly cooked in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

 

HUMMUS (WITH BEEF OR CHICKEN DÖNER) 15.55

 

FOUL M’DAMAS 14.55
Simmered fava and chickpeas flavored with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil served with pita bread.

 

SAMBOOSAH (CHEESE OR BEEF) 13.50
Your choice of extra lean ground beef with herbs or assorted mozzarella and feta cheese with parsley, folded in imported filo dough and fried.

 

KARNIYARIK (MUSSAKAH) 19.70
Fried whole eggplant stuffed with extra lean ground beef mixed with onion, tomato, garlic, bell peppers and lemon juice. Served with jajik sauce and pita bread.

 

CHIM CHIM SHIRIMP 19.70
Wild catch shrimps Sautéed with butter, garlic, herbs and topped with chopped parsley served with pita bread and garlic sauce.

 

IÇLI KÖFTE (FRIED KIBBEH) 13.95
Fresh ground beef mixed with cracked wheat, spices, pine nuts and onions stuffed with ground beef.

 

IMAM BAYILDI 14.55
Fried whole eggplant, stuffed with onion, tomato, garlic and slowly baked in the oven, served with jajik sauce and with pita bread.

 

CIGAR BOREK 13.50
Fillo dough filled with parsley, herbs, feta and mozzarella cheese.

 

MANTI 20.75
Small dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground beef, covered in irresistible minty-garlic yogurt sauce and topped with freshly made on fire butter and pepper paste.

 

FRENCH FRIES 4.95

 

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SOUPS + SALADS

LENTIL SOUP 6.20
Cooked with sautéed onion, garlic, herbs and lemon juice served with pita bread.

 

YAYLA (Highland Meadow) SOUP 7.25
Rice soup with a touch of mint and yogurt.

 

CHOBAN SALAD 11.40
Anatolian shepherd's salad of tomato, parsley, cucumber, green bell peppers & onion in an olive oil and lemon sauce.

 

TABOULEH 11.40
Chopped fresh parsley mixed with bulgur (crushed wheat), chopped green onion, tomato, fresh mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

 

FATTOUSH SALAD 11.40
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, fresh mint, sumac (sour berry), toasted pita croutons tossed with our pomegranate dressing.

 

GREEK SALAD 12.45
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese, topped with lemon herb dressing.

 

CHOICES FOR MEAT ADDITION 
Chicken Döner 5.47
Beef Döner 5.47
Chicken Kebab - 6.47
Beef Kebab - 8.95
Shrimp Kebab - 8.95

 

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ENTREES

 

CHICKEN DÖNER PLATE (SHAWARMA) 20.75
Tender marinated chicken breast and thigh cooked on a upright split then sliced, served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), garlic sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

CHICKEN KEBAB PLATE 21.80
Skewered cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken tenders, served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), garlic sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

ISTANBUL’S CHICKEN THIGH 24.90
Marinated, charbroiled chicken thighs, served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), garlic sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

CHICKEN WINGS 20.80
Freshly fried seasoned chicken wings served with garlic sauce and french fries.

 

BEEF DÖNER PLATE (SHAWARMA) 21.80
Tender marinated beef cooked on a upright split then sliced, served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), tahini sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

BEEF KEBAB PLATE 25.95
Skewered cubes of marinated Filet Mignon charbroiled and served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), tahini sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

ADANA KEBAB PLATE 21.80
Skewered of extra lean ground beef and lamb mixed with parsley, onion, spices are charbroiled and served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), tahini sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

COMBO DÖNER PLATE (SHAWARMA) 21.80
Combination of Chicken Döner and Beef Döner served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), garlic sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

ISTANBUL’S COMBO KEBAB PLATE 28.95
Combination of Chicken Kebab, Beef Kebab, and Adana Kebab served served with Hummus, Rice (Pilaf), garlic sauce, grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

ISKENDER KEBAB 25.95
Your choice of Beef Döner or Chicken Döner meat placed over cubed bread and topped with our freshly made tomato based sauce and hot melted butter, then served with yogurt, grilled veggies, and Rice (Pilaf).

 

ISTANBUL’S SPECIAL KEBAB (BEYTI) 26.95
Two skewers of Adana Kebab separately rolled in lavash bread topped with our freshly made tomato based sauce and hot melted butter, then served with yogurt, and Rice (Pilaf).

 

DÖNER BEYTI (SHAWARMA) 27.95
Your choice of Beef Döner or Chicken Döner rolled in lavash bread with onion, bell peppers, and melted cheese topped with our freshly made tomato based sauce and hot melted butter, then served with yogurt, and Rice (Pilaf).

 

CHOBAN KAVURMA (TAJIN) 23.90
Shepherd Style braised cubed beef, sautéed with onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, herbs, and topped with melted cheese served with Rice (Pilaf) and pita bread.

 

LAMB CHOPS 28.95
Succulent baby lamb chops of four marinated and charbroiled over an open flame and served with hummus, Rice (Pilaf), tahini sauce grilled veggies, and pita bread.

 

GRILLED GILT-HEAD BREAM 27.95
Grilled whole Gilt-head (Chupra) fish served with rice and pita bread.

 

TILAPIA FISH 23.90
Tilapia filet sautéed with lemon, veggies and spices, topped with tahini sauce served with hummus, Rice (Pilaf), and pita bread.

 

SHRIMP KEBAB PLATE 26.95
Wild catch shrimps marinated in olive oil, lemon, and herbs charbroiled to perfection served with hummus, Rice (Pilaf), and pita bread.

 

VEGETARIAN COMBO 17.95
A feast of hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, and a grape leaf, served with pita bread.

 

BAMYA (OKRA) 19.70
Bamyas and cubed beef, sautéed with onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, herbs, and served with Rice (Pilaf) and pita bread. (Served on special day of the week)

 

KAPSE (LAMB) 28.95
Special seasoned basmati rice cooked with lamb served with jajik.(Served on special day of the week)

 

DAVUT PAŞA 19.70
Meatballs sautéed with onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, herbs and served with rice pilaf and pita bread. (Served on special day of the week)

 

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA
24.95 Ground Beef / 27.95 Shrimp
Pasta with tomato based salsa, topped with your choice of meat.

 

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SIDES

 

Rice Pilaf 4.95

Garlic Sauce 2.05

Salad 6.20

Tahini Sauce 2.05

Jajik 2.05

Humms 3.07

Muhammara 4.07

Baba Ganndouj 4.07

Substitute Salad Instead of Rice 4.07

 

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WRAPS & BURGERS

 

ISTANBUL'S BURGER 14.50
Fresh ground beef patty with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles, and cheese served with french fries.

 

TURKISH STYLE WRAP
Your choice of meat rolled in lavash, with tomato, onion, pickles and iskender sauce served with a side of french fries.
Chicken Döner 11.39 / Beef Döner 11.39 / Chicken Kebab - 11.39 / Beef Kebab - 12.95 / Shrimp Kebab 12.95

 

CLASSIC WRAP
Your choice of meat rolled in a pita, with tomato, mixed greens, wild cucumber pickles and garlic/tahini sauce served with a side of french fries
Chicken Döner 11.39 / Beef Döner 11.39 / Chicken Kebab - 11.39 / Beef Kebab - 12.95 / Shrimp Kebab 12.95

 

MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE WRAP
Your choice of meat rolled in pita, with garlic sauce, french fires, pickles and tomato served with a side of french fries.
Chicken Döner 11.39 / Beef Döner 11.39 / Chicken Kebab - 11.39 / Beef Kebab - 12.95 / Shrimp Kebab 12.95

 

FALAFEL WRAP 10.95
Fried falafel patties rolled in freshly baked pita bread with tomato, parsley, red onions, wild cucumber pickles, mixed greens and tahini sauce (sesame seed paste) served with a side of french fries.

 

GYRO WRAP 11.39
Briefly cooked seasoned beef and lamb rolled in a pita with tomatoes, red onions, mixed greens, pickles and jajik sauce.

 

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BOWLS

 

CHICKEN BOWL 12.45
Chicken Döner (Shawarma) served over rice with side of garlic sauce, tomato sauce and pita bread.

 

BEEF BOWL 13.45
Beef Döner (Shawarma) served over rice with side of tahini, tomato sauce and pita bread.

 

GYRO BOWL 12.45
Thinly sliced beef and lamb gyro served over rice with side of jajik sauce, tomato sauce and pita bread.

 

CHIM CHIM SHRIMP BOWL 12.45
Wild catch shrimps sautéed with butter, garlic sauce, herbs and topped with chopped parsley served over rice with side of garlic sauce, tomato sauce and pita bread.

 

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DESSERTS

 

BAKLAVA 5.72

 

SEKERPARE 6.19

 

KÜNEFE 12.43