Turkuaz Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Turkuaz Restaurant, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of New York City. This women-owned establishment specializes in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, offering a vibrant menu that caters to diverse tastes, including delicious vegan options. From savory kebabs to rich mezes, each dish is a celebration of authentic flavors.
- Casual yet classy atmosphere: Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a romantic dinner.
- Accessibility: The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers a cozy outdoor seating option.
- Additional services: With happy hour specials, catering, and private dining, it caters to every occasion.
Located at 310 West 53rd St, Turkuaz is a must-visit for food lovers seeking a unique culinary experience. Each bite at Turkuaz feels like a warm hug, inviting you back for more.
SOUP AND SALAD
Red Lentil Soup
red lentils, onions, spices
Shepherds Salad
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley
Green Salad
romaine, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, red onion
White Bean Salad
white bean, tomatoes, red onions, green bell peppers
Cack
Refreshing blend of yogurt, lebne and cucumbers, seasoned with mint and dill.
Eggplant Salad
DF, GF Patlcan Salatas Chargrilled, finely chopped eggplant, blended with roasted red and green bell peppers, dill, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and salt.
Babaghannoush
Babaganus Pureed eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of Chefs special spices.
Haydari
Fresh lebne yogurt, flavored with crushed walnuts, mint, dill, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Bustani
Spicy chopped raw and grilled red and green peppers with pomegranate and lemon juice, olive oil, tomato and pepper paste mixed with spices.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Zeytinyagl Yaprak Dolmas DF, Fresh home made grape leaves stuffed with onions, dill, mint, parsley, rice, pine nuts and currants. GF
Hummus
chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon
Cold Appetizer Plate
5 items
COLD APPETIZERS
HOT APPETIZERS
Falafel
Three deep fried balls of chickpea puree with tahini.
Cheese Pastries
Sigara Boregi Crispy pastries stuffed with feta cheese and parsley. 4 pcs.
Spinach Pastries
Ispanakl Borek Crispy pastries stuffed with spinach, feta cheese and onions. 4 pcs.
Zucchini Pancakes
Mucver DF yogurt comes on the side Panfried zucchini pancakes made with scallions, zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, flour and dill served with yogurt.
Lahmajoun
DF From the Oven Crispy thin Turkish pizza topped with ground lamb, vegetables and herbs.
Kibbeh
Icli Kofte Traditional Central Anatolian dish made with thin layered cracked wheat bulgur, stuffed with ground beef, onions, walnuts and fresh herbs.
Falafel Platter
Falafel Tabag DF Six pieces of falafels served with hummus and salad.
Baby Okra
DF Bamya Baby okras with green red peppers and onions, baked in fresh tomato sauce, served with white rice.
Vegetable Casserole
DF Turlu Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce, served with white rice.
VEGETABLE ENTREES
GRILLS
AllNatural Chicken Adana Kebab
Chicken Adana Chargrilled, hand chopped chicken patties seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Barbecued Meatballs
DF Chargrilled lamb patties prepared with onions and herbs.
AllNatural Chicken Shish Kebab
Chargrilled tender cubes of chicken breast marinated in Chefs special seasoning.
Lamb Adana Kebab
Adana Kebap DF Chargrilled handchopped lamb, seasoned with fine chopped red peppers, and onions, flavored with special herbs.
Shish Kebab
DF Baby lamb chops chargrilled to your taste.
Lamb Chops
grassfed baby lamb chops
Turkuaz Grill
Combination of grilled allnatural Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, allnatural Chicken Adana and Barbecued Meatballs.
Sultans Plate
Combination plate, mixed with chicken and lamb kebabs, served with French fries, rice and grilled tomato and pepper.
Stuffed Cabbage
DF yogurt comes on the side Green cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice and fresh herbs, served with tomato sauce on top and yogurt on the side.
Turkish Dumplings
DF Mant Dumplings filled with ground beef and herbs, served in a freshly prepared tomato sauce and yogurt with a touch of garlic.
Vegetable Casserole With Lamb
DF Etli Turlu Fresh vegetable medley of eggplants, tomatoes, green beans, onions, yellow squash, zucchini, green red peppers, garlic and carrots braised in house special sauce and served together with lamb and white rice.
Sultans Delight W Lamb
A classical Istanbul dish made with a choice of allnatural chicken or ground lamb or lamb chunks served on smoked eggplant puree blended with kashkaval cheese and herbs.
Sultans Delight With Chicken
A classical Istanbul dish made with a choice of allnatural chicken served on smoked eggplant puree blended with kashkaval cheese and herbs.
Claypot Kebab
Claypot Meatballs, red and green peppers, fresh tomatoes in a clay pot topped with kashkaval cheese cooked in oven.
Baby Okra With Lamb
baby okra braised in tomato sauce, served with stewed lamb and rice
TRADITIONAL ENTREES
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Wild Shrimp Shish Kebab
Chargrilled wild jumbo shrimps served with mixed greens.
Wild Shrimp Casserole
Wild jumbo shrimp baked in tomato sauce with heavy cream, garlic, fresh herbs and fresh vegetables, topped with kashkaval cheese.
Grilled Salmon
Chargrilled filet of salmon, seasoned with herbs and lemon juice, served with mixed greens.
Bronzino
Mediterranean chargrilled sea bass, served with green salad and potatoes.
Baklava
thin dough, walnuts, syrup
Rice Pudding
caramelized top
Kunefe
shredded wheat, sweet cheese, syrup, pistachio
DESSERTS
SPARKLING
LaLuca Prosecco
Italy
2020 Ame Du Vin
France
ROSE
WHITE
House White
2020 Bex Riesling
Germany
2020 Due Torri Pinot Grigio
Italy
2021 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
2018 Zinck Pinot Blanc
France
2019 Reata Chardonnay
California
House Red
2018 Ruca Malen Malbec
Argentina
2019 Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon
California
2017 Vigne De Fer Cotes Du Rhone
France
2018 Waterbrook Merlot
Washington
2019 Julia James Pinot Noir
California
2019 Carpineto Chianti Classico
Italy
2016 El Coto Imaz Rioja Reserva
Spain