Cafe Turko Menu
Cafe Turko is a Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant in Seattle that offers a wide range of halal options. Known for its authentic Antep cuisine, this women-owned establishment provides a vibrant and warm ambiance, perfect for a casual dining experience. The menu includes dishes like manti, pide, lamb kebabs, and seven spice fries. Customers praise the juicy and flavorful lamb, as well as the beet hummus with warm pita bread. The restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian options, and accommodates special dietary needs. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. With options for outdoor seating, private dining, and catering services, Cafe Turko is a great choice for groups, families, or a cozy date night. Don't miss out on trying their delicious dishes and enjoying the unique atmosphere at Cafe Turko.
Mezzes (Appetizers)
Hummus
Traditional recipe made from garbanzo beans, tahini with garlic. Gluten Free, Vegan
Basil Hummus
Basil, onions, garlic, tahini. Gluten Free, Vegan
Beet Hummus
Roasted beet with tahini, garlic and Za'atar spices Gluten Free, Vegan
Yam Hummus
With roasted yams with garlic. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Rainbow Hummus Plate
Our Traditional, yam, beet and spinach hummus brought together. Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Cacik
Yogurt based dip with cucumbers, garlic and olive oil. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
My Mom’s Dolmas
Homemade stuffed grape leaves with an aromatic herbs and spices. Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Grilled Eggplant Ezme
Blended grilled eggplant with garlic, olive oil, yogurt and tahini with a touch of Antep pepper. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Kefir Cheese And Za'atar
A creamy yogurt dip with olive oil and za’atar Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Muhammara
Roasted red peppers, pepper paste, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, walnuts and herbs. Spicy, Vegan.
Marinated Mixed Olive Plate
Zesty, Turkish olives marinated with lemon and za’atar. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Orient Express Platter
Pick five items from the Mezzes list to make your dream combination. Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Pickle Plate
Variety of homemade pickled veggies served with a drizzle of olive oil and herbs. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Snowballs
Roasted cauliflowers and carrots with tahini dressing and Antep seasoning. Gluten Free, Vegan
Hummus Plate With Falafel
Served with warm pita bread. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Hummus Plate With Lamb
Served with warm pita bread. Gluten Free.
Goat Cheese Fries
Golden crisp fries seasoned with sumac and Aleppo pepper, topped with goat cheese and served with our garlic yogurt sauce. Gluten Free, Vegan
Seven Spice Fries
Golden crisp fries seasoned with seven spice and served with tomato sauce. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Turkish Finger Borek
Cheese and herb filled rolls, fried, crispy and tender, Vegetarian
Aegean Greens
Mixed greens with Turkish olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and homemade pickles topped with feta cheese. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Anatolian Salad
Mixed greens with Turkish olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, homemade pickles and a sliced boiled egg. Topped with feta cheese and sunflower seeds. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Falafel My Way Salata
Mixed greens with Turkish olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and homemade pickles. Served with four falafel bonbons and fava beans drizzled with tahini sauce. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Feel Good Salata Of The East
Mixed greens with roasted eggplant and cauliflower, homemade pickles, Turkish olives and a protein bundle of marinated garbanzo beans. Gluten Free, Vegan
Goat Cheese And Apricot Salata
Mixed greens with tomato, cucumber and homemade pickles, topped with goat cheese, chopped Turkish apricots and crushed walnuts. Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
Kuzu (Lamb) Salata
Mixed Greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and Turkish olives served with Urfa seasoned lamb cubes and a side of our yogurt sauce. Gluten Free, Halal.
Village Chicken Salata
Spiced up grilled chicken on top of mixed greens, Turkish olives, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and homemade pickles. Served with a side of our yogurt sauce. Gluten Free, Halal.
Salads
Soup
A Cup Of Lentil Soup And Small Aegean Salad
Cup of lentil soup and small Aegean Salata with greens. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Lentil Soup (Bowl)
Smooth, pur√ed lentil soup garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh herbs.
Abdullah Sautee
Tender juicy lamb cubes served as a blanket on baked eggplant moussaka.
Adana Kebab
Popular dish from Eastern Turkey: Hand minced beef and lamb formed on a wide skewer and grilled to perfection. Served with grilled veggies. Ask for availability. Halal.
Ali Nazik Mania
Ali Nazik Fan Club favorite! Lamb and chicken served together with grilled eggplant ezme and hummus, sprinkled with Antep seasoning. Made on demand. Ask for availability Gluten Free, Halal.
Ali Nazik The Fire
Grilled eggplant ezme with spicy baked vegetable potpourri. Ask for vegan options. (Ali Nazik means made with gentle hands) Gluten Free, Spicy, Vegetarian.
Ali Nazik With Chicken
Grilled spiced chicken served on top of grilled eggplant ezme and sprinkled with Antep seasoning. Gluten Free, Halal
Ali Nazik With Lamb
Sautéed lamb served on top of grilled eggplant ezme and sprinkled with Antep seasoning. Gluten Free, Halal.
Aromatic Lamb
Tender lamb cubes seasoned with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon served with sweet and tangy Turkish apricots, topped with slivered almonds. Ask for availability Gluten Free, Halal
Beyti Kebab With Beef Doner
Grilled beef strips baked in lavash bread with cheese and vegetables served sliced with a side of our yogurt sauce. No rice. Halal.
Beyti Kebab With Chicken
Grilled chicken cubes baked in lavash bread with cheese and vegetables served sliced with a side of our yogurt sauce. No rice. Halal.
Beyti Kebab With Eggplant
Grilled eggplant, cauliflowers, peppers, onions, garlic and cheese baked in lavash bread, served sliced with a side of our yogurt sauce. No rice. Ask for vegan option. Vegetarian
Beyti Kebab With Lamb
Grilled lamb chunks baked in lavash bread with cheese and vegetables served sliced with a side of our yogurt sauce. No rice. Halal.
Chicken Adana Kebab
Tender and juicy ground chicken, seasoned with spices and herbs formed on a flat skewer. Served with a side of our yogurt sauce. Ask for availability. Halal, Non-dairy.
Falafel My Way Plate
Crispy falafel bonbons served with homemade pickles, fava beans, hummus and garlic tahini sauce. Vegan
Grandfather Beyti
Authentic recipe with Adana kabab baked in lavash bread, topped with tomato and yogurt sauce, drizzled with butter, garnished with roasted vegetables and homemade pickles. No rice or salad Halal
Gypsy Yahni
Baked cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, potatoes and shallots in zesty garlic tomato sauce. Vegan
Gypsy’s Yahni With Chicken
Baked cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, potatoes and shallots in zesty garlic tomato sauce. Gluten free
Gypsy’s Yahni With Lamb
Baked lamb chunks, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, potatoes and shallots in zesty garlic tomato sauce. Ask for spicy options. Gluten Free, Vegan.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Tender marinated lamb served with grilled vegetables and pickles. Served with a side of our yogurt sauce. Gluten Free, Halal, Dairy Free.
Manti
A Turkish favorite! Mini dumplings, stuffed with beef and spices, topped with melted butter and garlic yogurt sauce. No rice. No salad.
Mismis
Stew with sautéed leeks, garlic, bell peppers, celery and ginger combined with aromatic Turkish sweet and tangy apricots, topped with crushed almonds. Gluten Free, Vegan
Musakka Plate
Baked eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers with sautéed garlic and basil tomato sauce Gluten Free, Vegan
Suleyman The Second
Meal for a Sultan! Full skewers of Chicken and Beef Adana Kebap. Served with a side of our yogurt sauce. Halal, Non-dairy
Tavuk Shish Kebab
Lean chicken marinated with garlic and spices grilled on a skewer with onions and peppers, sprinkled with Antep seasoning. Served with a side of our yogurt sauce. Gluten Free, Halal, Non-dairy
Entrees
Pide (Turkish Pizza)
Grilled Chicken Pide
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheese. Halal
Karisik Pide
Mixture of Sucuk, Lamb and Chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Halal
Kiymali Pide
Minced ground beef with herbs, spices, peppers, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Halal
Kuzu Pide
Well-seasoned lamb, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Halal
Peynirlí Pide
With feta and mozzarella cheese.
Sucuklu Pide
Turkish sucuk (spicy sausage) with feta and mozzarella cheese. Halal
Vegan Pide
With eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, Turkish olives, cauliflower, zucchini and herbs. Vegan
Zeytinlí Pide
With feta, mozzarella and Turkish Olives
Grilled Chicken Durum
Spiced grilled chicken with grilled eggplant ezme, tomatoes, potatoes and Turkish olives topped with crumbled feta cheese. Halal
Doner Kebab Durum
Döner kebap slices with grilled eggplant ezme, tomatoes and potatoes topped with crumbled feta cheese. Halal
Grilled Eggplant Durum
Grilled eggplant ezme with homemade tahini sauce, tomatoes, potatoes and Turkish olives, Vegetarian
Falafel My Way Wrap,
With tomatoes, potatoes, Turkish olives and falafel bonbons, drizzled with tahini sauce. Vegan
Hummus Durum
Your choice of Traditional, Yam, Beet or Basil Hummus with tomatoes, potatoes and Turkish olives. Vegan
Lamb Durum
Seasoned lamb cubes with grilled eggplant ezme, tomatoes, potatoes and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.... Heavenly! Halal
Durums (Wraps)
Desserts
Chocolate Baklava
Made with chocolate, stuffed with pistachios. Two pieces. Dairy Free
Dates Dolmas
Three plump Medjool dates stuffed with kefir cheese, topped with toasted sesame seeds, coconut flakes and chocolate. Nut free. Ask for availability. Gluten Free
Helva
Coco and vanilla sesame seed paste, served with pistachios. Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
No Guilt Baklava
Stuffed with pistachios. pieces.
Pistachio Kataif
Shredded wheat dessert with nuts and syrup. Ask for availability. Ask for nut options.
Turkish Delight
Assortment of fruity Turkish delights. Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Extra Chicken
Double portion, perfect as an add-on for enhancing your meal.
Extra Lamb
Side Of Rice
Lightly seasoned, fluffy rice, a perfect complement to any meal.
