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Turkish Contemporary Dining

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Welcome to my world and to the kitchen that looks after me.

Allergies & Dietary Requirements
 Please inform a member of our team of any allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements upon arrival and before ordering. Our kitchen uses gluten and other allergens, and we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination. Guests with coeliac disease should take extra caution when choosing to dine with us.

VG (Vegan)     V (Vegetarian)    GF (Gluten Free)   H (Halal)

A LA CARTE

STARTERS

Braised Celeriac with Quince £ 13

braised leek, carrot, orange, celery dressing, dill oil
VG/GF/H

Mediterranean Salad 'Gavurdağı' £ 11.50

fine chopped tomato and cucumber, walnut, pomegranate, fresh herbs, lettuce, cress, chickpeas, sumac, lemon vinaigrette
V/GF/H

Chickpea Hummus with £ 9

black-eyed bean 'piyaz' salad, pine nut, cumin powder
VG/GF/H

Chickpea Hummus with £ 13

mini lamb meatballs 'köfte'
GF/H

Aubergine Mutabbel £ 9

strained yoghurt, garlic mushroom, tahini, paprika, spicy butter dressing
GF/V/H

Spinach Borani £ 8.50

carrot, garlic strained yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, olive oil dressing
V/GF/H

Mezze Trio £ 14.50

‘Muhammara’ Anatolian style spicy pepper paste with walnut. ‘Spinach Borani’ strained yogurt with spinach and carrot, ‘Mutabbel’ smoked eggplant with yogurt and tahini, served with fried padron peppers, and flat bread
GF/V/H

ENTRÉEs

Garlic Butter Seafood with Mastic Zest £ 16

trio of shrimps, calamari and mussels with chilli, red pepper, fresh herbs GF/H

Circassian Style Chicken with Corn Crust £ 14

shredded chicken mixed with walnut, milk, kashkaval cheese, spices inside corn and potato outer shell, steamed spinach, spiced burnt butter
GF/H

White Cabbage “Sarma” £ 13

spiced rice with fresh herbs, dried tomato salsa, dill, miso-tomato compote
VG/GF/H

'Börek' with Wild Mushrooms £ 13

'baklava' dough rolled baked crispy “börek”, dough, aged cheese, garlic yoghurt, herb salad
V/H

'Siron' £ 16

oven baked hand crafted beef minced ‘mantı’, pulled short ribs, minted yoghurt, spicy butter sauce
H

Spiced Lamb Sliders £ 16

100 g. hand crafted spicy lamb patties, soft brioche buns, fermented onion, ‘Gavurdagi’ salad with feta cheese
H

MAINS

Eggplant 'Musakka' £ 23

stuffed eggplant with wild mushroom and winter vegetables ragout, cauliflower puree with cumin, tomato sauce
VG/GF

'Buğulama' Wild Stone Bass Stew £ 24

pearl couscous, winter vegetables, pickled white cabbage, lemon butter sauce
H

'Erişte' with Slow Cooked Duck £ 24

hand cut saffron eriste pasta, celery and potato purée with carrot, cranberries, duck stock H

Katz Style 'Iskender' Short ribs £ 27

slow cooked pulled beef short rib, pita croutons, spinach, chickpeas, yogurt, burnt butter, and spiced tomato sauce

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank £ 27

smoked eggplant cream with aged cheese ‘beğendi’, dry plum, confit shallot, fried padron pepper, thyme flavored lamb jus served with tomato orzo rice and plum compote
H

DESSERTS

Crispy 'Kadayıf' £ 11

blueberry compote, creme patissiere, pistachio chunks, pistachio ice cream

H

'Muhallebi' with Baked Pumpkin £ 11

pumpkin pudding with cinnamon, tahini, walnut, spiced pumpkin seeds, and candied pumpkins
GF/H

Poached Hibiscus Quince £ 11

hibiscus, red wine and star anised baked quince, vegan hot chocolate sauce, and chantilly cream
VG/GF

VEGAN TASTING MENU

Sharable for Two to Six People

£35 pp

Braised Celeriac with Quince

braised leek, carrot, orange, celery dressing, dill oil

Mediterranean Salad 'Gavurdağı'

fine chopped tomato and cucumber, walnut, pomegranate, fresh herbs, lettuce, kale, arugula, chickpeas, sumac, lemon vinaigrette

Chickpea Hummus with

black-eyed bean 'piyaz' salad, pine nut, cumin powder

White Cabbage 'Sarma'

spiced rice with fresh herbs, dried tomato salsa, dill, miso-tomato sauce

Eggplant 'Musakka'

stuffed eggplant with wild mushroom and cauliflower ragout, cauliflower cream with cumin, tomato sauce

Baked Warm Quince

hibiscus, red wine and star anise baked quince, vegan hot chocolate sauce & cream, citrus sorbet

DRINK

OUR TURKISH WINE SELECTION

Alongside the wines listed, we also offer a wider selection of Turkish bottles available at the bar, chosen to explore different styles and expressions. For current options and pairing recommendations, please speak with our team, who will be delighted to guide you through the additional wines available in the house.

RED WINE

House Red — Turkish Kalecik Karası

125 ml £7 | 175 ml £9 | Carafe £25 | Bottle £35

Elegant and medium-bodied, with red cherry, soft spice, and a silky finish.

Signature Red — Turkish Boğazkere

125 ml £8.50 | 175 ml £11 | Carafe £30 | Bottle £42

Bold and structured, with dark fruit, subtle earth, and a long, composed finish.

WHITE WINE

House White — Turkish Chardonnay

125 ml £7 | 175 ml £9 | Carafe £25 | Bottle £35

Fresh and balanced, with ripe fruit, gentle oak, and a smooth, poised structure.

Signature White — Turkish Narince

125 ml £8.50 | 175 ml £11 | Carafe £30 | Bottle £42

Crisp and aromatic, showing citrus, pear, and a clean, mineral finish.

ROSE WINE

House Rosé — Verano Blush

125 ml £7 | 175 ml £9 | Carafe £25 | Bottle £35

SSoft and expressive, with ripe red-berry notes and a fresh, rounded Finish.

Signature Rosé — Turkish Kalecik Karası

125 ml £8 | 175 ml £10 | Carafe £28 | Bottle £39

Dry and refined, offering fresh red fruit and a crisp, elegant finish.

SPARKLING

Altin Kopuk

Glass £8 | Bottle £38

Turkish sparkling wine with bright citrus notes, fine bubbles, and a refreshing mineral finish.

Signature - Kalecik Karasi

Bottle £48

Traditional champagne method sparkling wine made from Turkey’s indigenous Kalecik Karası grapes. Bright and elegant.

BEER

Efes Draught £ 7.5

Guest IPA £ 6.5

Aspall Cider £ 6

Non-Alcoholic Beer £ 4

COLD DRINKS

Coca Cola £ 4

Diet Coke £ 4

San Pallegrino Lemon £ 5

San Pallegrino Blood Orange £ 5

Trip CBD Elderflower & Mint £ 6

Trip CBD Peach & Ginger £ 6

Ayran £ 4
Still Water £ 2.5
Sparkling Water £ 3

HOT DRINKS

Turkish Tea £ 4

Turkish Apple Tea £ 4

Classic Turkish Coffee £ 4

Pistachio Turkish Coffee £ 4

Sahlep £ 5

Sahlep is a traditional Turkish hot milk drink with orchid root and cinnamon, similar to a light, creamy custard — warm and comforting.