Menu
Turkish Kitchen, located at 386 3rd Ave in New York, offers a wide range of Turkish delicacies with options for vegans and vegetarians. The menu includes hot appetizers like Mucver, Falafel Platter, and Sigara Boregi, as well as cold appetizers such as Zeytinyagli Enginar and Patlican Salatasi. Customers rave about the Iskender Kebab, Baklava, and the scrumptious vegetarian combination platter. The ambiance is described as classy yet not too noisy, perfect for a date night or group dinner. Reviewers praise the efficient service and friendly staff, making every visit a delightful experience. Turkish Kitchen is a neighborhood gem that has stood the test of time, offering flavorful dishes and a welcoming atmosphere for over 30 years. Don't miss out on this must-visit spot for authentic Turkish cuisine.
Hot Appetizers

Mucver
Pan fried zuchini panckes, served with garlic yogurt sauce.
Falafel Platter
A chick pea mixture of onions, garlic and spices pan fried served with hot sauce. Vegetarian.
Arnavut Cigeri
Pan fried calfs liver, served with onion and parsley mix.
Sigara Boregi
Phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and pan-fried till golden brown. Vegetarian.
Kalamar Tava
Fried calamari, served with garlic sauce.
Manti
Poached beef dumplings, served with garlic yogurt sauce.
Hunkar Begendi
Pureed eggplant mixed with cheese and flour topped with tomato sauce. Vegetarian.
Izgara Ahtapot
Char-grilled octopus and extra virgin olive oil.
Icli Kofte
Cracked wheat (bulgur) patties stuffed with ground lamb, pine nuts, black currants and walnuts.
Kagitta Pastirma
Seasoned, air-dried cured (Turkish pastrami) grilled with mushroom, tomato, pepper, parsley and lemon.
Lahmacun
Thin pide dough, topped with spicy lamb filling.
Parmak Kofte
Char- grilled ground lamb seasoned with Turkish spices, served with hot tomato sauce.
Sucuk Tava
Pan-fried thinly sliced aged beef sausage.
Combination Platter
Smoked eggplant, hummus, haydari, red kidney beans. Vegetarian.
Zeytinyagli Enginar
Fresh artichoke and vegetables tossed with olive oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian.
Patlican Salatasi
Mashed eggplants blended with herbs. Vegetarian.
Soslu Patlican
Cubes of eggplant, baked with olive oil and garnished with tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Vegetarian.
Barbunya Pilaki
Turkish red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon. Vegetarian.
Hummus
Chickpea and tahini paste, seasoned with garlic and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Cacik
Homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, blended with garlic, mint and dill. Vegetarian.
Haydari
Thick cream of yogurt, mixed with walnuts and garnished with fresh dill. Vegetarian.
Muhammara
Red pepper, walnut and garlic dip flavored with warm spices.
Beyaz Peynir
Sliced feta cheese with tomatoes. Vegetarian.
Ahtapot
Char-grilled octopus, extra virgin olive oil.
Dilim Pastirma
Seasoned, air-dried cured beef (pastrami), served with tomato and lemon.
Midye Dolma
Mussels stuffed with rice, onions, pine nuts, black currants and herbs.
Patlican Kozleme
Char-grilled smoked baby eggplant with homemade garlic sauce. Vegetarian.
Tarama Salatasi
Red caviar spread, blended with olive oil and lemon.
Yalanci Dolma
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, onions, pine nuts, black currants and herbs. Vegetarian.
Cold Appetizers

Soups

Gunun Corbasi
Soup of the day.
Mercimek Soup
Red lentil soup. Vegetarian.
Iskembe Soup
Tripe soup.
Shepherd Salad
Fresh tomato, cucumber, parsley, green pepper and onion mix. Add feta cheese for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Bean Salad
White kidney beans served with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Vegetarian.
Green Salad
Romaine lettuce, arugula and shredded carrot mix, served with olive oil and lemon dressing. Vegetarian.
Season Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage, beet roots and feta cheese.
Ahtapot Salad
Char-grilled octopus salad, tossed with tomatoes and onions.
Roka Salad
Arugula salad tossed with olive oil and lemon dressing. Vegetarian.
Salads

Lamb and Beef

Doner Kebab
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin, served over white rice.
Donerli Hunkar
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin served over char grilled smoked eggplant puree with light tomato sauce.
Iskender Kebab
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce over pita bread.
Adana Kebab
Char grilled minced lamb, seasoned with spicy red peppers and served over pita bread and sliced onion or white rice.
Izgara Kofte
Char-grilled ground lamb seasoned with Turkish spices, served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
Kofteli Hunkar
Char-grilled ground lamb, served over char-grilled smoked eggplant puree with light tomato sauce.
Sis Kebab
Char grilled skewered cuts of baby lamb, served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
Pirzola
Char-grilled baby lamb chops, served with white rice.
Karisik Izgara
Combination of char grilled lamb and chicken, served with white rice.
Yogurtlu Karisik
Combination of char-grilled lamb and chicken, served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauces over pita bread.
Islim Kebab
Baked lamb shank, wrapped in sliced eggplant, served with white rice.
Etli Lahana Domasi
Cabbage stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs, cooked with olive oil and tomato sauce, served with yogurt.
Etli Bamya
Okra and chunks of lamb. Baked with fresh tomatoes. Served with white rice.
Bonfile Sis
Select cuts of filet mignon, char-grilled on a skewer, served with traditional rice and pan-fried potatoes.
Etli Yaprak Dolmasi
Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs, cooked with olive oil, served with rice.
Kul Basti
Loin of lamb char-grilled. Served with bulgur wheat pilaf and sauteed vegetables.
Kuzu Guvec
Lamb casserole baked with butter, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Tandir
Thinly sliced roasted leg of lamb. Garnished with fresh oregano and served with traditional rice.
Tavuklu Adana Kebab
Char-grilled ground chicken, seasoned with spicy red peppers and served over pita bread and sliced onions or white rice.
Mantarli Tavuk Sis
Char grilled skewered cuts of chicken breast and mushrooms, served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
Tavuk Pirzola
Char grilled boneless chicken, stuffed with green peppers, tomatoes and cheese, served with bulgur wheat pilaf.
Bildircin Izgara
Char grilled boneless quail, served with white rice.
Tavuk Guvec
CHicken casserole baked with butter, onions, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Billdircin Lzgara
Char grilled boneless quail, served with white rice.
Poultry

Seafood

Karides Guvec
Baked shrimp, mushroom and tomato casserole, topped with kasseri cheese, served with white rice.
Alabalik
Whole brook trout, char-grilled or pan-fried, served with rice or sort of vegetables and a lemon and oil dressing.
Levrek Izgara
Whole striped bass, char-grilled, served with rice or sort of vegetables and a lemon and oil dressing.
Akdeniz Levrek Izgara
Mediterranean whole sea bass, char-grilled, served with rice or sort of vegetables and a lemon and oil dressing.
Tilapia Casserole
"St. Peter's fish," tilapia fillet. Casserole baked with butter, white wine, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and potatoes. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with white rice.
Tilapia Izgara
"St Peter's fish" filet tilapia, char grilled and served with rice.
Tilapia Tava
"St Peter's fish" filet tilapia, pan fried and served with rice.
Sebze Guvec
Veggie casserole baked with butter, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchinis and potatoes. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bamya
Okra, baked with fresh tomatoes. Served with white rice.
Grilled Veggie
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, tomatoes and green peppers. Served over smoked eggplant puree or rice.
Vegetarian

Early Bird Specials

Izgara Kofte 4 Course Early Bird Special
Char-grilled ground lamb seasoned with Turkish spices, served with rice, pan-fried potatoes and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Doner Kebab 4 Course Early Bird Special
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin, served over rice with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Iskender Kebab 4 Course Early Bird Special
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin, served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauces over pita bread with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Sis Kebab 4 Course Early Bird Special
Skewered cuts of baby lamb, char-grilled and served with rice, pan-fried potatoes and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Etli Lahana Dolmasi 4 Course Early Bird Special
Cabbage stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs, cooked with olive oil and tomato sauce, served with yogurt and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Tavuklu Adana Kebab 4 Course Early Bird Special
Char-grilled ground chicken, seasoned with spicy red peppers and char-grilled, served over pita bread with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Mantarli Tavuk Sis 4 Course Early Bird Special
Skewered cuts of chicken breast and mushrooms, char-grilled and served with rice and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Etli Bamya 4 Course Early Bird Special
Select cuts of lamb and okra, braised with fresh tomatoes, served with rice and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Izgara Sebze Sis 4 Course Early Bird Special
Char-grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushroom and tomatoes served over smoked eggplant puree with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Tilapia Bugulama Early Bird Special
Tilapia casserole baked with butter, white wine, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes.
Tilapia Izgara Early Bird Special
Tilapia filet char grilled or pan fried. Served with rice.
Izgara Kofte 4 Course Lunch Special
Char-grilled ground lamb seasoned with Turkish spices, served with rice, pan-fried potatoes and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Doner Kebab 4 Course Lunch Special
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin, served over rice with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Iskender Kebab 4 Course Lunch Special
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin, served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauces over pita bread with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Sis Kebab 4 Course
Skewered cuts of baby lamb, char-grilled and served with rice, pan-fried potatoes and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Etli Lahana Dolmasi 4 Course Lunch Special
Cabbage stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs, cooked with olive oil and tomato sauce, served with yogurt and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Tavuklu Adana Kebab 4 Course Lunch Special
Char-grilled ground chicken, seasoned with spicy red peppers and char-grilled, served over pita bread with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Mantarli Tavuk Sis 4 Course Lunch Special
Skewered cuts of chicken breast and mushrooms, char-grilled and served with rice and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Etli Bamya 4 Course Lunch Special
Select cuts of lamb and okra, braised with fresh tomatoes, served with rice and your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Izgara Sebze Sis 4 Course Lunch Special
Char-grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushroom and tomatoes served over smoked eggplant puree with your choice of one appetizer, salad, and dessert of the day.
Tilapia Bugulama 4 Course Lunch Special
Tilapia casserole baked with butter, white wine, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes.
Tilapia Izgara 4 Course Lunch Special
Tilapia filet char grilled or pan fried. Served with rice.
Lunch Specials

Side Orders

White Rice
Sauteed Vegetables
Grilled Hot Green Peppers
Yogurt
Feta Cheese
Grilled Onions
Olives
French Fries
Mix Pickles
Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
Traditional Rice
Pita bread
Turkish pide bread
Baklava
Very thin layers of dough with pistachio in between layers
Keskul
Almond pudding made with milk and cracked almonds.
Sutlac
Rice Pudding
Kazndibi
Milk custard
Revani
Semolina based pistachio cake soaked in home made syrup.
Kadayif
Baked shredded wheat with pistachio
Kunefe
Kunefe with Feta cheese.
Kayisi
Poached Apricot stuffed with whole Almonds and Turkish Cream
Halva
Sesame seed
Desserts

Beverages

Soda
Seltzer
Bottled Water
Ayran
Yogurt drink.
Coffee
Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Gingerale
Sprite
Narice-Chardonnay Vinart
Full bodied elegant and rich. Aromas of citrus and pears, with vanillin toast. Must be 21 to purchase.
Narince Prestige (Cappadocia, Turkey 2013)
Elegant with floral aromas, citrus and white fruits flavors. Rich and full bodied. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sultana Angora White (Aegean, Turkey 2016)
Fresh crisp flavors of passion fruit & citrus. Well balanced with pleasant finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cankaya (Turkey 2018)
Dry, crisp with citrus and white fruit aromas. Lively and persistent flavors. Must be 21 to purchase.
Egeo, Sauvignon Blanc (Aegean, Turkey 2015)
Opulent, tropical and ripe pear flavours on the nose. Must be 21 to purchase.
Prosecco O75 Carati
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Grigio, Venezia (Italy 2017)
The bouquet is slightly fruity with hints of apple and white flowers. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter's (New Zealand 2018)
Crisp, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime and passion fruit. Elegant finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sancerre, Cave de la Petit Fontaine (France 2018)
Crisp, well-structured, hints of gooseberry and mineral finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay, Dreyer (Sonoma 2018)
Structured and balanced, with a backbone of apple, pineapple and citrus flavors. Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi (Napa Valley 2015)
Intense well-structured with an oaky, creamy long finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Narince-Emir Selection (Cappadocia, Turkey 2015)
Medium-bodied with ripe white fruit and mineral. Creamy and elegant on the palate. Must be 21 to purchase.
Narince-Chardonnay (Cappadocia, Turkey 2012)
Complex, elegant with citrus fruit, floral and buttery aromas. Richly, textured with balanced, long finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
White Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Red Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Okuzgozu-Bogazkere Yakut (Anatolia, Turkey 2018)
Deep, ruby-colored, red, dry wine. Refreshing and vigorous. Must be 21 to purchase.
Okuzgozu-Bogazkere Selection (Anatolia, Turkey 2016)
Bright, ruby-colored medium-bodied, rich flavors of dark cherries, smooth tannins.Must be 21 to purchase.
Kalecik Karasi, Ancyra (Central Anatolia, Turkey 2018)
Elegant and lightly spicy with touch of red fruit, cherry and pomegranate. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bogazkere Prestige (Diyarbakir, Turkey 2014)
Complex with deep red fruits, figs and spicy notes. Bold, ripe with a long finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Syrah, Pendore (Aegean, Turkey 2012)
Full body, lush with black cherries and earthy notes. Must be 21 to purchase.
Syrah, Egeo (Aegean, Turkey 2016)
Deep plum, aromas of black olives mixed with black cherry and earthy notes. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Egeo (Aegean, Turkey 2016)
Dark ruby red, pronounced pepper, complex with dark forest fruit, spice aromas. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Noir, Domaine de Mayac (Languedoc Roussillon 2018)
Silky, elegant flavors of dried cherry, framed by sage scents with delicate tannins. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong (Sonoma 2016)
Deep red color, ripe fruit with toasty undertones of oak. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Paul (Napa Valley 2014)
Aromas of spice, layers of ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate, with a juicy finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Shiraz, Schild Estate Barossa (Australia 2016)
Polished ripe and complex, this big, smooth wine offers meat and walnut accents to the black cherry, blackberry, tobacco and licorice aromas and flavors. Must be 21 to purchase.
Merlot Blend, Les Parcelles (Bordeaux, France 2011)
Structured and smooth. Concentrated red fruit flavors, firm tannins, long finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lal Rose (Turkey 2018)
Distinctive red fruit aromas of the Calkarasi grape, dry and elegant. Must be 21 to purchase.
Arbaude Rose (France 2017)
Aromas of strawberries & apricots. Sophisticated and well-balanced. Must be 21 to purchase.
Rose Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Manhattan
Started at the Manhattan Club in the 1870's. Maker's Mark with sweet Vermouth. Must be 21 to purchase.
Gimlet
Named after Dr. Gimlet who created it as a medicinal tonic, this classic contains Tanqueray Gin and Lime Juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Brooklyn
From the days when they were the Brooklyn Dodgers, this cocktail consists of Jack Daniel's whiskey with sweet and dry Vermouth. Must be 21 to purchase.
The Robin and Mike martini
Vanilla Vodka, Malibu Rum, Pineapple juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bronx
Tanqueray Gin, Oranje Juice and Sweet Vermouth. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bacardi Cocktail
Bacardi Rum, fresh Lemon Juice and Grenadine. Must be 21 to purchase.
TURKISH KITCHEN MARTINI
Finlandia Vodka, Malibu Rum, Fresh Lemon and Lime Juice, a splash of Cherry Juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pomartini
Grey Goose, Mojito Rum, Pomegranate Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Lime Juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bosphorus Martini
Finlandia Vodka, Grapefruit juice, Cointreau, fresh Lemon Juice and blue Curacao. Must be 21 to purchase.
Black Currant Martini
Tanqueray Gin, Godiva Liqueur, Creme de Cassis, Fresh Lemon and lime Juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
The Gold Maritini
Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, a hint of Cointreau and Orange juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
The Melon Martini
Finlandia Vodka, Midori and Lime Juice. Must be 21 to purchase.