Hot Starters

Welcome to the best Turkish restaurant in Tampa Bay area. Embark with us on a taste journey, reminiscing upon the authentic flavors of Turkey. Our kitchen is staffed by three master chefs from motherland, each having invested scrupulous effort and time into mastering their craft, ensuring that each dish is authentic and honest to the taste of Turkish cuisine. All the spices, tea and coffees are imported from Turkey and strictly prepared with traditional methods.

Baby Lahmacun 18

A baby round thin pieces of fresh dough topped with minced beef, tomatoes, onions and parsley and spices (5 pieces)

Oven-Baked Hummus 15
Hot Hummus topped with melted mozzarella cheese baked in oven

İçli Köfte (Kibbeh) 16
Cracked wheat balls stuffed with minced lamb, walnuts, pine nuts, and fresh herbs fried and served with lemon and tzatziki sauce (3 pieces)

Falafel 16
Small patties of cracked chick-peas and spices deep fried and served with lemon and special sauce (5 pieces)

Zucchini Pancakes 16
Mashed zucchini blended with herbs, feta cheese, scallions, egg whites golden fried and served with tzatziki sauce and tomato sauce

Cheese Cigars 12
Crisp fried phyllo pastery rolled around a filling of parsley and melted feta cheese (5 pieces)

Fried Calamari 16
Fresh marinated calamari deep fried with light flour served with special sauces

Shrimp scampi 17
Shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, hot sauce served with lemon wedges and bread