Istanbul Cuisine Southlake Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Istanbul Cuisine Southlake, an inviting haven for lovers of Turkish, Greek, and Mediterranean fare. Nestled in Southlake, Texas, this restaurant offers a delightful menu featuring cold and hot appetizers that exemplify authentic flavors, including hummus, babaganoush, and savory kibbeh. Indulge in their signature kebab platters that showcase tender marinated meats accompanied by fluffy rice and crisp salads.
- Highlights:
- Antep Ezmesi - A vibrant blend of chopped vegetables infused with olive oil.
- Adana Kebab - Succulent ground lamb seasoned to perfection.
- Moussaka and Kunefe for a sweet finish.
The warm ambiance, attentive service, and generous portions make dining here a memorable experience. With vegan and vegetarian options available, everyone can savor the extraordinary culinary journey Istanbul Cuisine Southlake offers. Come and taste the flavors of Istanbul today!
Cold Appetizers
Antep Ezmesi
Chopped Vegetables with Olive Oil, and Pomegranate.
Babaganoush
Roasted Eggplant Puree blended with Olive Oil, Herbs, Tahini, Yogurt, and Garlic.
Dolma
Grape leaves stuffed with Rice and Herbs.
Hummus
Blended Chickpea with Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Cumin, and Tahini Sauce.
Pink Sultan
Puree of smooth beets, yogurt, and garlic.
Three Cold Appretizer Sampler
Your Choice of Three Cold Appetizers for the Three Cold Appetizer Sampler.
Calf's Liver
Tender calf's liver pan-fried with aromatic onion and sumac seasoning.
Falefel
Season Grounded Chickpeas.
Feta Cigar
Flaky phyllo stuffed with tangy feta.
Kibbeh
Savory ground lamb stuffed with cracked wheat, served with garlic yogurt sauce.
Spinach Pie
Flaky phyllo dough stuffed with savory herbs, spinach, and tangy feta.
Hot Appetizers
Signature Kebab Platters
Adana Kebab Platter
Succulent ground leg of lamb skewer, seasoned with bell pepper and Turkish crushed pepper served with Rice and House Salad.
Beef Shish Kebab
Tenderloin beef marinated with Turkish tomato paste and oregano, paired with fluffy rice and a refreshing house salad.
Chicken Adana Kebab
Ground Chicken Seasoned with Bell Pepper.Served with Rice and House Salad.
Chicken Gyro Platter
Savory slices of chicken gyro paired with aromatic rice and a crisp house salad.
Chicken Shish Kebab Platter
Tender chunks of marinated chicken breast, paired with fluffy rice and a refreshing house salad.
Gyro Platter
Seasoned (Ground) Slices of Beef and Lamb served with Rice and House Salad.
Kofte Kebab Platter
Ground Beef Skewer season with Turkish Herbs comes with Rice and House Salad.
Trio Kebab Platter
A tantalizing trio of flavorful Chicken Gyro, succulent Chicken Shish Kebab, and savory Gyro. Served with Rice and House Salad. (There are No Substitutions for the Meats on this platter. )
Chicken Delight
Sautéed chicken cubes with tomatoes, onions, and smoked eggplant over rice.
Mousakka (Turkish Lasagna)
Layers of Eggplant, Potatoes, Ground Lamb, Ground Beef, Tomatoes, and Bechamel Sauce served with Rice.
Oven Baked Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked lamb shank smothered in flavorful tomato sauce. served with creamy mashed eggplant and fluffy rice.
Stuffed Cabbage
Savory stuffed cabbage with seasoned ground beef, fragrant Turkish herbs, and rice, served with a side of garlic yogurt and tomato sauce. a
Sultan's Delight
Sautéed cubes of lamb with tomatoes, onions & smoked eggplant. Served with Rice.
Sultan's Kofte
Savor flavorful Turkish herb-seasoned beef kofte with garlic yogurt, roasted pita, and mashed eggplant.
Old World Special Platters
Seafood
Grilled Salmon Kebab Platter
Grilled Salmon Seasoned with Fresh Turkish Herbs, Lemon Juice,Olive Oil, Onion, Bell Pepper, and Tomato Paste. Served with Rice and House Salad.
Grilled Shrimp Kebab Platter
Seasoned with fresh Turkish herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, & grilled shrimp.Served with Rice and House Salad.
Whole Branzini
Char Grilled, From the Mediterranean Sea, that is Juicy, Moist, and Flaky with House Salad.
Supper Bowl Platter
Six types of kebabs: Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Chicken Kebab, Beef Kebab, Chicken Adana, and Lamb Adana with rice pilaf, Greek salad, tzatziki, 6 breads, and baklava. A choice of hummus or babaganoush as a cold appetizer. There are No Substitutions for this platter.
Istanbul Cuisine's Family Platter
Seven kinds of kebabs (Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Chicken Kebab, Beef Kebab, Chicken Adana and Lamb Kebab) with rice pilaf, tzatziki sauce, and four breads. A choice of Greek Salad, hummus, or babaganoush,(No Substitutions).
Family Platter
Salads/Soup
Greek Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Carrots with Feta Cheese, and Greek Vinaigrette Dressing.
Istanbul Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumber, and Tomatoes with Vinaigrette Dressing.
Arugula Salad
Baby Arugula, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Tossed with Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing.
Shepherd's Salad
Freshly diced tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley, olive oil & red vinegar.
Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Tomato Paste, Vegetable Oil, and Red Lentil Beans.
Kunefe
Irresistible sweet cheese pastry with pistachios in syrup. Delightfully flavorful and decadent dessert option.
Baklava
Layers of flaky phyllo pastry filled with aromatic walnuts, drenched in sweet syrup.
Desserts
Vegetarian Platters
Falefel Platter
Seasoned Chickpea Balls serve over Hummus with Rice Pilaf, Tomatoes, and Greek Salad.
Energy Platter
Platter with Dolma, Falafel balls, Hummus, and Shepherd salad.
Dolma Garden Platter
Savor a Mediterranean feast with Dolma, Hummus, Baba ghanoush and Falafel.
Extra Feta Cheese
Creamy and tangy feta cheese to elevate any dish. add a rich and flavorful touch to salads, or sandwiches with a sprinkle of this velvety cheese.
Extra Pita Bread
Toasted, warm pita bread ideal for pairing with any dish.
Extra Hot Sauce
Fiery hot sauce with a spicy kick. rich flavors awaken your taste buds. warning: not for the faint of heart.
Extra Tahini Sauce
Creamy and rich tahini sauce drizzled generously to enhance your dish with a nutty and savory flavor profile. perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling.
Extra Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki sauce