Cafe Istanbul Bexley Menu

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(500+ Reviews)

Customer Favorites Cold Appetizers Soups Salads From The Grill Seafood Specialities House Specialties Vegetarian Selections From The Oven Sides Traditional Drinks Beverages Deserts

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Bread to Go (5pcs)
  The oil is not included.
  $10.00
- Chicken Kebab
  Cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $23.95
- Hummus
  Vegetarian. Puréed chickpeas flavored with a hint of garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil.
  $9.95
- Baklava (Pistachios)
  A traditional Turkish dessert. Sheets of phyllos dough stuffed with crushed pistachios.
  $11.95
- Appetizer Sampler
  Combination of hummus, babaganoush, stuffed grape leaves, ezme, tabuli, pinto beans, labne and eggplant with sauce.
  $27.95
- Ribeye Steak Kebab
  Tender cubes of ribeye marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $29.95
- Babaganoush
  Vegetarian. Smoked eggplant purée flavored with tahini, olive oil, and garlic.
  $8.95
- Lentil Soup
  Vegetarian. Red lentils combined with puréed garlic, celery, carrots, and onions.
  $8.50
- Shish Kabab
  Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $27.95
- Dipping Sauce to Go (8oz)
  $5.00
Cold Appetizers
- Hummus
  Vegetarian. Puréed chickpeas flavored with a hint of garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil.
  $9.95
- Ezme
  Vegetarian. Finely-chopped tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers. Mixed in olive oil and herbs.
  $8.95
- Babaganoush
  Vegetarian. Smoked eggplant purée flavored with tahini, olive oil, and garlic.
  $8.95
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
  Vegetarian. Grape leaves stuffed with rice and flavorful herbs.
  $11.95
- Tabuli
  Vegetarian. Cracked wheat tossed with tomatoes, green onions, fresh peppers and parsley. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
  $9.95
- Eggplant with Sauce
  Vegetarian. Cubes of lightly-fried eggplant combined with fresh red peppers, onions and garlic in our homemade tomato sauce.
  $8.95
- Cacik
  Vegetarian. Freshly-made yogurt seasoned with minced cucumbers, dill and a touch of garlic.
  $7.95
- Labne
  Vegetarian. Thickened homemade yogurt with fresh dill, garlic and walnuts.
  $7.95
- Appetizer Sampler
  Combination of hummus, babaganoush, stuffed grape leaves, ezme, tabuli, pinto beans, labne and eggplant with sauce.
  $27.95
Soups
- Lentil Soup
  Vegetarian. Red lentils combined with puréed garlic, celery, carrots, and onions.
  $8.50
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
  Diced chicken in cream broth with carrots, garlic, and mushroom.
  $8.50
Salads
- Shephard Salad
  Vegetarian. Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, and parsley. Tossed with red vinegar, olive oil and herbs.
  $11.95
- Mixed Green Salad
  Vegetarian. Fresh assorted field greens, crumbled feta, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice.
  $10.95
- House Salad
  Vegetarian. Fresh lettuce with tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers, sliced olives, and feta. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
  $11.95
- Arugula Salad
  Vegetarian. Arugula mixed with greens, dried cranberries, walnuts and crumbled feta. Dressed with olive oil and honey-mustard dressing.
  $13.95
- Istanbul Salad
  Vegetarian. Romaine lettuce with toasted almonds, dried apricots, dried cranberries and honey-mustard dressing.
  $13.95
- Make your Own Gourmet Salad
  $11.95
From The Grill
All items below are freshly prepared, grilled over an open flame, served with rice and seasonal vegetables or mixed green salad. Add feta or hummus. All kebabs are gluten-free except kebabs with yogurt kebabs can be served over garlic-toasted bread, with yogurt and tomato sauce.
- Shish Kabab
  Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $27.95
- Köfte Kebab
  Patties of freshly-ground beef and lamb lightly seasoned and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $23.95
- Chicken Kebab
  Cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $23.95
- Döner Kebab
  Hand-carved marinated ground lamb, and beef, grilled on a large vertical rotisserie.
  $23.95
- Adana Kebab
  Seasoned ground lamb flavored with crusted red peppers. Chargrilled on flat skewers over an open flame.
  $23.95
- Chicken Adana Kebab
  Seasoned ground chicken flavored with crusted red peppers and chargrilled on flat skewers over an open flame.
  $23.95
- Ribeye Steak Kebab
  Tender cubes of ribeye marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.
  $29.95
- Mixed Grill Kebab
  Half portions of chicken, döner, shish and Adana kebabs.
  $38.95
Seafood Specialities
- Shrimp Spinach Casserole
  Jumbo shrimp baked with baby spinach and cream sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with rice.
  $27.95
- Grilled Shrimp
  Succulent jumbo shrimp, grilled with garlic sauce. Served with rice and mixed green salad.
  $27.95
- Sautéed Shrimp
  Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic and mushrooms. The shrimp is topped with cream sauce, served with rice.
  $27.95
- Grilled Whole Fish
  Bronzini grilled over an open flame and served with mixed green salad and rice. Tossed with olive oil and lemon dressing.
  $29.95
House Specialties
- Mousakka
  Oven-baked minced beef and lamb layered between slices of eggplant topped with a bechamel sauce, Finished With mozzarella, and fresh tomato sauce, Served with rice.
  $24.95
- Döner Special
  Mashed smoked eggplant topped with thinly-sliced diner kebab served with fresh tomato sauce and rice.
  $24.95
- Chicken Delight
  Mashed smoked eggplant topped with chicken, served with tomato sauce and rice.
  $24.95
- Sultan's Favorite
  Mashed smoked eggplant topped with mrinated lamb, served with tomato saus=ce and rice.
  $24.95
- Shepherd Casserole
  Lamb sautéed with garlic, onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and special herbs served with rice.
  $24.95
- Chicken Sauté
  Cubes of chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, red and green peppers. Served with rice.
  $23.95
- Lamb Sauté
  Cubes of lamb sautéed with tomatoes, onions, garlic red and green peppers. Served with rice.
  $24.95
- Okra Stew with Lamb
  Fresh okra cooked with onions, garlic and sweet peppers, cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce. Served with rice.
  $24.95
- Vegetable Stew with Lamb
  Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with tender cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce and served with rice.
  $24.95
Vegetarian Selections
- Okra Stew
  Vegetarian. Fresh okra cooked with onions, sweet peppers, and garlic in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice.
  $21.95
- Vegetable Stew
  Vegetarian. Assorted fresh garden vegetables cooked in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice.
  $21.95
- Mixed Vegetable Grill
  Vegetarian. Grilled peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions served with rice. Choice of tomato sauce or yogurt.
  $21.95
From The Oven
- Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Pizza 3 pcs)
  Thin crust taxed with ground lamb and chopped garden vegetables.
  $23.95
- Cheese Pide
  Vegetarian. Homemade flatbread topped with Feta, Mozzarella and fresh tomatoes.
  $18.95
- Soujuk Pide (Beef Pepperoni)
  Homemade flatbread topped with Mozzarella and Turkish soujouk.
  $21.95
- Sembusek (Turkish-style Calzone)
  Homemade flatbread staled with Mozzarella, onions, tomatoes and ground lamb.
  $22.95
- Döner Pide (Turkish-style Gyro)
  Homemade flatbread topped with Mozzarella, gyro meat and tomatoes.
  $21.95
- Spinach Pride
  Vegetarian. Homemade flatbread topped with matt and tomatoes and fresh spinach.
  $19.95
- Chicken Pide
  Homemade flatbread topped with Mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms and grilled chicken.
  $20.95
Sides
- Rice
  $3.00
- Cooked Seasonal Vegetables
  $4.00
- Fresh Vegetables
  $4.00
- Yogurt
  $3.00
- Bread to Go (5pcs)
  The oil is not included.
  $10.00
- Dipping Sauce to Go (8oz)
  $5.00
Traditional Drinks
- Turkish Tea
  $3.95
- Apple Tea
  $3.95
- Turkish Coffee
  $4.25
- Ayran
  Yogurt beverage.
  $3.95
Beverages
- Coke
  The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
  $3.00
- Lemonade
  $3.00
- Diet Coke
  A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
  $3.00
- Iced Tea
  $3.00
- Perrier
  $3.00
- Bottled Water
  $3.00
- Coffee
  $3.00
- Juice
  $3.95
Deserts
- Baklava (Pistachios)
  A traditional Turkish dessert. Sheets of phyllos dough stuffed with crushed pistachios.
  $11.95
- Sutlac (Rice Pudding)
  Our homemade recipe for a classic rice pudding dessert topped with cinnamon.
  $9.95