Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining - New Haven

Entrées

• Kofte19,00 USD

  Balanced mixture of prime ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, bread crumbs and spices hand prepared to small patties and char-grilled to perfect moist and aroma. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

• Chicken Shish18,00 USD

  Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean milk, garlic and herbs sauce seasoned then char-grilled on skewers. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

• Midpoint Adana22,00 USD

  A specialty from Adana (Turkish Mediterranean City) Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

• Sautéed Chicken20,00 USD

  Chicken breast cubes sautéed with green & red peppers, mushroom, tomato, onion, garlic and spices to juicy perfection

• Yogurt Adana24,00 USD

  This popular Turkish dish starts as Midpoint AdanaMinced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire then shaved from the skewer & placed on a lightly hot buttered bed of bread cubes that is soaked in cold yogurt and sizzling hot fried tomato sauce

• Sac Kavurma26,00 USD

  Diced lamb chunks stir fried on iron skillet with onion, tomato, mushrooms, green & red peppers, spices, butter and soy sauce

• Lamb Shish26,00 USD

  Lean cubes of lamb marinated and grilled over charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

• Lamb Chops29,00 USD

  Delicate lamb ribs meat cut perpendicularly to the spine, flattened and seasoned with traditional Turkish herbs & spices. Gently char-grilled to order. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

• Midpoint Grill Mix36,00 USD

  A luxurious combination of four select individually cooked entrées.Lamb Chops, kofte, lamb shish, chicken shish and Midpoint Adana served together as one generous portion. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

Specialty Entrées

• Manti (Turkish Meat Ravioli)20,00 USD

  Poached ground beef and dumplings served with garlic yogurt sauce

• Vegetable Musakka18,00 USD

  Blend of pan fried eggplant, tomato and sautéed onions smothered with melted cheese

• Eggplant Musakka22,00 USD

  Delicious blend of pan fried eggplant laden with a rich meat sauce, tomato, sautéed onions and green peppers

• Hunkar Begendi

  This ottoman dish translates to "the sultan liked it" Fire smoked eggplants pureed then blended with creamy sauce

• Hunkar Begendi Veggie19,00 USD

  Grilled, tomato, onion, garlic, green & red peppers over Hunkar Begendi

• Hunkar Begendi w/ Chicken22,00 USD

• Hunkar Begendi w/ Lamb26,00 USD

Seafood

• Trout (Alabalik)22,00 USD

  Delicious boneless brook trout dusted with bread crumbs and pan seared. Served with seasoned green salad

• Grilled Shrimp22,00 USD

  Jumbo shrimps grilled on charcoal fire. Served over tomato, cucumber, onion & Midpoint mild mustard sauce

• Grilled Salmon24,00 USD

  Delicious filet of salmon seasoned and grilled. Served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

• Sauteed Salmon24,00 USD

  Filet of salmon sautéed with garlic, onion, tomato, green & red peppers, mushroom, soy sauce and spices

• Sauteed Shrimp24,00 USD

  Jumbo shrimps sautéed with garlic onion, tomato, green & red peppers, mushroom and spices

• Bronzini (Sea-Bass)26,00 USD

  Cooked on charcoal fire where the juices of fish hits the fire which then covers the fish with the smoke that brings out the delicate flavor. Served with mixed greens

Tapas (Meze)

Cold

• Cacik8,00 USD

  Minced cucumbers & garlic blended in plain yogurt with fresh mint, fresh dill and spices

• Hummus9,00 USD

  Pureed chickpeas, tahini (toasted, ground, hulled sesame seeds), pureed garlic, milk, olive oil & spices

• Spicy Pepper Tapenade10,00 USD

  Finely chopped green & red peppers, white onion, walnuts & garlic spiced up with hot pepper paste & tomato paste, lemon juice, spices. Sour pomegranate juice dressing added for extra zing

• Sauced Eggplant10,00 USD

  Pan fried eggplant sautéed with green & red peppers, white onion and garlic

• Eggplant Salad10,00 USD

  Charcoal fire smoked eggplants blended in finely chopped green & red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil & lemon juice

• Babaganush10,00 USD

  A Lavantine Cuisine ClassicCharcoal fire grilled eggplant dipped in lemon juice, cooked until tender and then pureed with tahini, garlic, yogurt, spices and olive oil. It's a creamy zesty delight

• Carrot Tarator10,00 USD

  Minced carrots blended with garlic & parsley in plain yogurt. It's a carrot version of the cucumber tarator commonly known as cacik or tzatziki

• Stuffed Grape Leaves10,00 USD

  Grape leaves stuffed with rice and boiled

• Haydari (Minty Yogurt Dip)12,00 USD

  This Turkish meze classic is a favorite side dish with meat entrees or just by itself.Minced garlic, dry mint, fresh dill and walnuts blended in thick strained yogurt. Drizzled with olive oil for a unique balanced taste

• Mixed Tapas24,00 USD

  Generous mixture of Carrot Tarator, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Spicy Pepper Tapenade, Eggplant Salad, Sauced Eggplant, Babaganush, Hummus & Haydari

Hot

• Midpoint Cheese Rolls10,00 USD

  heese, parsley, tomatoes and green peppers rolled in file dough and pan fried in vegetable oil to golden perfection

• Falafel14,00 USD

  Chickpeas, beans, flour, garlic, carrots, celery, white onion, parsley & spices

• Mucver14,00 USD

  Turkish fritter similar to a pancake, made from grated zucchini, eggs, onion, cheese, carrots, dill & spices

• Edirne Ciger (Edirne Liver)12,00 USD

  Edirne style sliced liver pieces pan-fried in vegetable oil

• Hellim Shish14,00 USD

  Hellim cheese char-grilled on skewers & served over cherry tomatoes, green peppers & shallot mix

• Grilled Shrimp14,00 USD

  Grilled shrimps over tomato, cucumber, onion & Midpoint mild mustard sauce

• Butter Shrimps with Garlic16,00 USD

Salads

Add to Any Salad: grilled Chicken $5; Jumbo Shrimp $6; Falafel $5; Grilled Salmon (One Piece) $10; Grilled Lamb $13

• Midpoint Salad10,00 USD

  Fresh mixed greens, roasted red peppers, carrots, tomatoes, corn & avocado prepared with our house dressing

• Shepherd Salad10,00 USD

  This famous traditional Turkish salad is literally translated as "shepherd's salad". Combination of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, olive oil & lemon juice

• Season Salad10,00 USD

  Mixture of fresh lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, olive oil & lemon juice

• Arugula Salad12,00 USD

  Refreshing blend of carrots, onions, goat cheese, sour pomegranate juice dressing, olive oil, walnuts & mixed fruits

• Piyaz12,00 USD

  This traditional Turkish bean salad is prepared with white beans that are pre-soaked in vinegar and mixed with red & green peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion & eggs dressed with vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice

• Hellim Salad14,00 USD

  Grilled Hellim cheese chunks mixed with fresh lettuce, arugula, carrots, cherry tomatoes, walnuts & mixed fruits

Soup

• Red Lentil Soup6,00 USD

  Traditional Turkish red lentil soup prepared with red lentils, tomato paste, pureed potatoes, minced carrots, onion, butter and spices

• Soup of the Day7,00 USD

Desserts

• Tiramisu w/ Ice Cream10,00 USD

• Kunefe12,00 USD

  Baked shredded filo dough with cheese filing, sweetened with our chef's special home made syrup and served hot

• Baklava7,00 USD

  In this classic Turkish dessert, delicate leaves of crisp, golden filo are layered with a tempting mixture or crushed walnuts, pistachio, sugar and clove. Laden with rich, sweet, homemade syrup, our baklava is virtually irresistible

• Rice Pudding (Sutlac)7,00 USD

  A delectable light pudding of boiled milk, rice, and sugar baked in the oven and then cooked in a clay bowl

• Kazandibi7,00 USD

  This delicate Turkish dessert originates from the palace of Ottoman Empire. Kazandibi (Translates to bottom of cauldron) is a type of caramelized milk pudding with a purposely burnt bottom layer that adds a toasted marshmallow, caramel like flavor reminiscent of Crème brûlée. Served with ground pistachio & seasoned fresh fruit

Side Dishes

• Yogurt5,00 USD

• Bulgur Pilaf4,00 USD

• Midpoint Fries6,00 USD

• Turkish Rice Pilaf4,00 USD