Menu

“hoo-MOOS”

Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and olive oil, blended until smooth. A simple favourite on our table at home and here in Bangkok.

• Vegetarian

Thick yoghurt with garlic, dill and mint. Cool, creamy and made to go with almost everything on the table.

• Vegetarian

“si-ga-RA bur-EH-yi”

Thin pastry filled with white cheese and parsley, rolled by hand and fried until golden and crisp.

• Vegetarian

“ee-MAHM bye-YUHL-duh”

Aubergine slowly cooked in olive oil with onion, tomato and garlic until soft and full of flavour. Its name means "the imam fainted". There are a few stories about why.

• Vegetarian
• Family favourite

“mer-ji-MEK”

A simple red lentil soup finished with lemon. The kind of soup we grew up eating at home, especially when someone was tired or needed something warm.

• Vegetarian

“is-ken-DER”

Thinly sliced döner served over pieces of bread with tomato sauce, yoghurt and hot melted butter. A proper Turkish classic.

• Family favourite

Hand-minced lamb seasoned with red pepper and grilled over hot coals. Served with grilled tomato, pepper and bread.

• Spicy

“mahn-TUH”

Tiny dumplings folded by hand and served with garlic yoghurt, melted butter and dried mint. Our mother spends the morning making them. They are worth the wait.

• Family favourite

Aubergine filled with minced lamb, onion and tomato, then baked until tender. If you like İmam Bayıldı but eat meat, this one is for you.

“lah-ma-JOON”

Thin dough topped with minced lamb, tomato and parsley, baked until crisp around the edges. Add lemon and rocket, roll it up and eat it with your hands.

Soft, boat-shaped bread baked with white cheese and butter. Best eaten warm, straight from the oven.

• Vegetarian

“kyu-NEH-feh”

Fine shredded pastry with stretchy cheese, baked until crisp and finished with syrup. We serve it hot, so please order it with your main if you want it for dessert.

• Vegetarian
• Family favourite

Layers of crisp pastry, pistachio, butter and syrup. A classic Turkish sweet that is best enjoyed with a cup of tea.

• Vegetarian

Creamy rice pudding baked until the top is golden and lightly browned. Served chilled.

• Vegetarian

“chai”

Strong black tea served in the little tulip glasses you will find all over Turkey. If you would like another glass, just ask us.

• Vegetarian

Finely ground coffee cooked slowly in a cezve and served with foam on top and a glass of water. Just tell us how sweet you like it.

• Vegetarian

A cold, lightly salted yoghurt drink, whisked until smooth and foamy. A Turkish favourite alongside kebap.

• Vegetarian