Taksim Square Turkish Restaurant

Soguk (Cold) Mezes

All our dips are served with Turkish Bread.

• Aci Ezme (Chilli Dip)12,00 A$

  Crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers & hot chili, mixed with our secret Taksim spice mix

• Cacik Dip11,00 A$

  Traditional Turkish cacik made with fresh strained yoghurt & cucumbers, seasoned with garlic & dried mint

• Cauliflower Dip12,00 A$

  Sautéed cauliflowers, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, almond flakes and rosemary in Yoghurt.

• Beetroot Dip11,00 A$

  Roasted beetroot, garlic and onion blended with a selection of cheese, walnut and fresh mint.

• Eggplant Dip12,00 A$

  Smokey char-grilled eggplants combined with fresh drained yoghurt, tahini, seasoning, garlic & olive oil

• Hummus Dip12,00 A$

  Slow cooked chickpeas, pureed & blended with tahini drizzled with cumin & olive oil

• Girit Ezme12,00 A$

  A selection of cheeses blended with fresh basil & pistachio

• Tarama12,00 A$

  Fish roe infused with olive oil & freshly squeezed lemon

• Trio of Dips23,00 A$

  Choose any 3 dips from the above selection

• Cheese Plate14,00 A$

  A selection of Mediterranean cheeses served with a drop of olive oil & crackers

• Levrek Marine21,00 A$

  Marinated levrek(King George Whiting) with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and garnished with dill

• Baba Ganoush – Authentic15,00 A$

  Smokey char-grilled eggplants & vegetables blended with olive oil & garlic

• Artichoke Harmoni15,00 A$

  Sautéed artichokes combined with a harmony of lightly seasoned vegetables

• Dolma (4 pcs)15,00 A$

  Slow cooked seasoned pilaf rice, wrapped in vine leaves, drizzled with lemon & extra virgin olive oil

• Taze Fasulye15,00 A$

  Braised green beans served in a tomato, onion, & olive oil sauce

• Kizartma14,00 A$

  A selection of assorted fried vegetables, topped with finely chopped tomato & garlic yogurt dressing

Sicak (Hot) Mezes

• Sigara Böreği (4 pcs)11,00 A$

  Handmade traditional pastry filled with feta cheese

• Icli Kofte (2 pcs)17,00 A$

  Spicy mince lamb & onion wrapped in a bed of cracked wheat, garnished with fresh lemon, garlic & parsley. Vegetarian/Vegan option available with a Sauteed Spinach filling

• Midye Dolma (3 pcs)15,00 A$

  Aromatic stuffed mussels, filled with a blend of rice, pine nuts, herbs & spices

• Zucchini Fritters (3 pcs)15,00 A$

  Freshly grated zucchini & vegetable fritters, served with garlic yoghurt & garnished with fresh dill

• Arnavut Ciğeri14,50 A$

  Deep fried & seasoned Ox liver cubes, served with onion & parsley

• Saganaki19,00 A$

  Delicious grilled cheese, drizzled with lemon, topped with fig jam

• Calamari21,00 A$

  Your choice of char-grilled or deep-fried calamari served with our Taksim special sauce

• Garlic Prawns (3 pcs)22,00 A$

  King Prawns prepared with garlic, lemon, & a dash of fish stock

• Chilli Prawns (3 pcs)22,00 A$

  Sautéed King Prawns infused with chilli, garlic & olive oil, served with a drizzle of fish stock

• Sardine Tava19,00 A$

  Traditional pan-fried sardines coated in flour & polenta, served on a bed of lettuce

• Char-Grilled Octopus21,00 A$

  Char-grilled octopus served on bed of fresh rocket, seasoned herbs, garlic & olive oil

• Sautéed Scallop Tava (6 pcs)24,00 A$

  Pan-fried scallops slightly seared & blended with a mixture of spring onion, garlic & parsley

• Manti – Traditional17,00 A$

  Tiny dumplings filled with spiced lamb, infused in a garlic yoghurt & drizzled with our secret paprika & mint sauce

• Karnıyarık/Imam Bayıldı15,00 A$

  Fried eggplant stuffed with sauteed chopped onions, garlic, tomato, yellow peppers, capsicum and ground mince. Vegetarian option available without mince

• Ali Nazik15,00 A$

  Smoked and char-grilled eggplant combined with yogurt, tahini and garlic and topped with slow cooked strips of lamb shank

Taksim Signature Dish

• Traditional Turkish Adana27,50 A$

  Char-grilled seasoned lamb mince cooked on a wide skewer, accompanied with char-grilled tomatoes & green peppers, served on a bed of pita bread (GF bread option) & sogan salatasi (onion salad)

Adana Sharing Platters

• Adana for 2 - 40 cm53,00 A$

• Adana for 3 - 60 cm80,00 A$

• Adana for 4 - 80 cm96,00 A$

• Adana by the Metre125,00 A$

Char-Grilled Meats

Our main courses are served with char-grilled vegetables & your choice of either Turkish bulgur or white rice

• Taksim Grill for 271,00 A$

  Share a mixture of delicious char-grilled tender Cutlets (2pc), Chicken Shish Skewers (2pc), Lamb Shish Skewers (2pc) & Kofte (2pc)

• Lamb Cutlets41,50 A$

  Succulent char-grilled lamb cutlets

• Kofte27,50 A$

  Traditional Turkish char-grilled seasoned lamb mince patties

• Beef Shaslik40,00 A$

  Char-grilled skewered Beef Eye Fillet, with char-grilled tomatoes & peppers

• Lamb Shish36,00 A$

  Succulent char-grilled seasoned lamb fillet skewers

• Chicken Shish29,00 A$

  Succulent char-grilled seasoned chicken tenderloins skewers

• Mixed Shish33,00 A$

  Combination of our succulent char-grilled seasoned lamb & chicken skewers

Seafood

Our main courses are served with char-grilled vegetables & your choice of either Turkish bulgur or white rice

• Taksim Seafood Platter for 292,00 A$

  A selection of Char-grilled Seafood: Blue Eye Fillets, King Prawns, Scallops, Calamari, Octopus & Stuffed Mussels served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables (items subject to availability)

• Blu Eye Fillets39,00 A$

  Selected cuts of blue eye fillets, char-grilled & served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables

• Swordfish41,00 A$

  Char-grilled sword fish skewers marinated in dill & lemon, served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables

• Atlantic Salmon38,00 A$

  Selected cuts of Atlantic salmon, char-grilled & served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables

Vegetarian/Vegan

• Vegetarian Plate33,00 A$

  A selection of the finest Turkish vegetarian mezes: Sigara Böreği (cheese filling), Dolma, Artichoke Harmoni, Ispanakli (Spinach) Icli Kofte, Yesil Fasulye (green beans), white rice & assorted grilled veggie shish

• Vegan Plate33,00 A$

  A selection of the finest Turkish vegetarian mezes: Sigara Böreği (potato filling), Dolma, Artichoke Harmoni, Ispanakli (Spinach) Icli Kofte, Yesil Fasulye (green beans), Bulgar Rice & assorted grilled veggie shish

Salatas (Salads) & Side Dishes

• Ezme Salad15,00 A$

  Finely chopped red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & yellow peppers tossed in extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with parsley & sumac

• Garden Salad13,00 A$

  Fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, carrot, radish, roasted capsicum & cucumbers, seasoned with fresh herbs & dressed in our Taksim salad dressing

• Greek Salad15,00 A$

  Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, fresh mint, olives & feta, seasoned with oregano & drizzled in lemon & olive oil

• Onion & Sumac Salad11,00 A$

  Finely chopped red onions, parsley & sumac, topped with char-grilled tomato & peppers, dressed in olive oil & lemon

• Roka Salad16,50 A$

  Rocket leaves, roasted capsicums, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, turnips & red onions, dressed with our Taksim salad dressing

• Bowl of Chips12,00 A$

• Bowl of White Rice7,00 A$

• Bowl of Bulgur Rice7,00 A$

Kids Meals

• Fish18,00 A$

  with an option of either chips, salad or rice

• Chicken Skewers18,00 A$

  with an option of either chips, salad or rice

• Kofte18,00 A$

  with an option of either chips, salad or rice

Desserts

• Baklava (3 pcs)14,00 A$

  A sweet dessert made with layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped pistachio & covered in syrup. Served with a scoop of Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream

• Sutlac (Rice Pudding)12,00 A$

  A traditional creamy Turkish rice pudding

• Kazandibi14,00 A$

  A lightly sweet thick milk pudding, with a golden-brown coating of burnt caramel toffee on the bottom

• Red Velvet Revani13,00 A$

  The semolina-based texture and aromatic syrup-soaking characteristic of traditional Revani harmoniously blends with the cacao infused unique Red Velvet cake

• Kunefe19,00 A$

  Crispy baked cheese-filled dessert made with traditional finely shredded pastry, cheese, pistachio, soaked in sweet syrup. Served with a scoop of Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream

• Ice Cream11,00 A$

  Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream with your selection of either chocolate, strawberry, or caramel topping

• Mosaic Cake13,00 A$

  Turkish biscuit's mixed with melted chocolate & pistachio

Plates & Platters

• Fruit Platter20,00 A$

  A selection of seasonal fruits

• Cheese Plate14,00 A$

  A selection of Mediterranean cheeses served with a drop of olive oil & crackers

• Raki Lovers Cheese Plate22,00 A$

  A selection of Mediterranean cheeses, watermelon, melon, grapes & pickles

• Wine Lovers Cheese Plate22,00 A$

  A selection of assorted cheeses, strawberries, grapes, dark chocolate & crackers

Coffee & Teas

• Cappucino, Flat White, Latte4,50 A$

• Short or Long Black4,00 A$

• Short or Long Macchiato4,00 A$

• Mocha5,00 A$

• Hot Chocolate5,00 A$

• Chai Latte5,00 A$

• Turkish Coffee4,50 A$

• Turkish Çay (Tea)2,50 A$

• Selection of Tea's4,00 A$

  English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green, Chamomile, Apple

Lunch menu (12pm-5pm)

• Deep Fried Broccoli and Cauliflower15,00 A$

  Seasoned with Taksim Special Tahini Sauce

• Chicken Skewers with Garden Salad24,00 A$

  Char-grilled seasoned Chicken Tenderloin Skewers

• Lamb Skewers with Garden Salad33,00 A$

  Char-grilled seasoned Lamb Fillet Skewers

• Calamari with Garden Salad30,00 A$

  Your choice of Char-grilled or Deep-fried Calamari served with our Taksim Special Sauce

• Atlantic Salmon with Garden Salad35,00 A$

  Selected cuts of Char-grilled Atlantic salmon

All Day Menu

• Dil/Beyin Salad (Sogus Salad)16,50 A$

  Brain and Tongue Salad

• Fava Dips12,00 A$

  Yellow Split Peas Puree