Turkuaz (W 55th/8th)

Comfort Food
Opens at 11:00 AM on Thursday
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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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