Cinar Turkish Restaurant

Soups

• Red Lentil SoupUS$6.95

  A light, comforting blend of red lentils and fresh herbs

• Yayla SoupUS$6.95

  Refreshing and said to be good for digestion: yogurt, rice and fresh mint

Salads

• Shepherd SaladUS$12.95

  The classic chopped salad, with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley and green peppers tossed with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, herbs and tangy sumac

• Cinar SaladUS$13.95

  Our spin on the traditional: chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, fresh mint and walnuts, tossed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and pomegranate juice

• Mediterranean SaladUS$13.95

  Greens mixed with fresh tomatoes, walnuts, cucumbers, onion, corn, kalamata olives, green pepper and feta cheese, in a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar. Served with grape leaves, beets and artichoke hearts

• Organic Quinoa SaladUS$13.95

  Protein-rich quinoa tossed with baby spinach, red and green peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions and cherry tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice

Cold Appetizers

• Cheese PlatterUS$13.95

  A bountiful assortment of Turkish cheeses. Goat, feta, kashkaval, string and white cheeses are served with dried figs, dried apricots, cherry tomatoes and walnuts

• Stuffed Grape LeavesUS$8.95

  Grapeleaves hand-rolled in our kitchen with pine nuts, currants, rice and fresh herbs

• HummusUS$6.95

  Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

• Baba GhanoushUS$6.95

  Smoked eggplant blended with tahini, mayo, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

• Sauced EggplantUS$6.95

  Cubes of eggplant in a fresh tomato sauce with onions and herbs

• Spinach TaratorUS$6.95

  Fresh spinach and onions mixed with garlic yogurt, walnuts and olive oil

• Acili EzmeUS$6.95

  A spicy salad of minced tomatoes, walnuts, peppers, garlic, onions, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice

• LebniUS$6.95

  Thick house-made yogurt with walnut, garlic and fresh dill

• CacikUS$6.95

  Yogurt mixed with chopped cucumbers, garlic, mint and dill

• CruditesUS$3.95

  Celery and Carrot sticks

• Mixed Appetizer PlatterUS$16.95

  Mixed of hummus, babaghanoush, sauced eggplant, spinach tarator and acili ezme

Hot Appetizers

• Warm HummusUS$12.95

  Served with three falafel, smoked red peppers and a dollop of black olive paste

• Cigar BorekUS$10.95

  A traditional Turkish starter: small "cigars" of pan-fried phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese and sautéed baby spinach

• Cinar BorekUS$10.95

  Our chef's spin on tradition: a big, crispy phyllo roll stuffed with goat cheese and leeks, served with housemade tomato marmalade

• Zucchini PancakesUS$12.95

  Pan-fried patties of shredded zucchini, drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce

• Fried Calf's LiverUS$12.95

  Breaded and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and a red onion salad

• Fried CalamariUS$12.95

  Tender rings of squid served with tartar sauce

• Falafel PlateUS$12.95

  Fried patties made of chickpeas and vegetables, served with hummus and tahini

• Kibbeh BallsUS$12.95

  Crispy wheat balls stuffed with sautéed beef and herbs, served with yogurt sauce

From Our Grill

• Chicken Shish KebabUS$17.95

  Marinated chunks of chicken, served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Chicken Adana KebabUS$16.95

  Ground chicken mixed with red peppers, served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Lamb Shish KebabUS$21.95

  Tender chunks of marinated lamb, served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Lamb Meatballs KebabUS$16.95

  Ground lamb blended with onions and parsley, served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Lamb Adana KebabUS$18.95

  Ground lamb seasoned with red peppers, served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Lamb ChopsUS$25.95

  Served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash

• Mixed Kebab Platter for TwoUS$38.95

  Lamb shish, lamb adana, lamb meatballs, chicken shish and chicken adana. served with fresh vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes and lavash. (No Substitution!)

Yogurt Kebabs

Our grilled meats are sliced and mixed with crispy croutons, garlic yogurt and tomato sauce

• Yogurt Chicken ShishUS$17.95

• Yogurt Chicken AdanaUS$16.95

• Yogurt Lamb ShishUS$21.95

• Yogurt Lamb MeatballsUS$16.95

• Yogurt Lamb AdanaUS$18.95

Traditional Entrees

• Turkish DumplingsUS$18.95

  Small ravioli-like dumplings handmade in our kitchen, stuffed with lamb and onions and served with housemade garlic yogurt and butter

• Hunkar Begendi

  A classic Ottoman dish of lamb or chicken in a light tomato sauce over warm eggplant puree

  • With ChickenUS$21.95
  • With LambUS$24.95

• Bodrum Cokertme Kebab

  The specialty dish of a lovely seaside area of Turkey. Lamb or chicken kebab slices and crispy shredded potatoes in a tomato butter sauce with garlic yogurt

  • With ChickenUS$21.95
  • With ChickenUS$24.95

• Lamb ShankUS$22.95

  Baby lamb shank slow-braised in our tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes

• Baby Okra

  A hearty dish with onions, green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes and served with rice

  • With ChickenUS$18.95
  • With LambUS$21.95

• Stuffed EggplantUS$18.95

  Pan-fried baby eggplant stuffed with ground lamb, tomatoes, parsley, onion and bell pepper. Served with rice and yogurt sauce

Seafood

• BranzinoUS$24.95

  Grilled and served whole, with fingerling potatoes and a mixed green salad

• SalmonUS$22.95

  A grilled fillet, served with fresh vegetables and rice or mashed potatoes

• OctopusUS$21.95

  Served with warm eggplant puree and fresh vegetables

• Shrimp CasseroleUS$20.95

  Medium shrimp baked with peppers and tomatoes and topped with melted kashkaval cheese

Vegetarian

• Vegetarian Turkish DumplingsUS$18.95

  Handmade in our kitchen, stuffed with fresh green spinach

• Vegetarian Stuffed EggplantUS$17.95

  Pan-fried baby eggplant, stuffed with pine nuts, onion, garlic and tomatoes. Served with yogurt sauce

• Baby OkraUS$17.95

  A hearty dish with onions, green and red peppers in a tomato sauce. Served with rice (not vegetarian) or mashed potatoes

• Sauteed Vegetables with Eggplant PureeUS$17.95

  Baby carrots, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes and green beans served atop eggplant puree

Side Orders

• White Rice with OrzoUS$4.95

• Mashed PotatoesUS$4.95

• Sauteed VegetablesUS$6.95

• French FriesUS$4.95

Cold Beverages

• Ayran (Yogurt Drink)US$3.95

• Unsweetened Iced TeaUS$2.95

• Bottle Water

  • SmallUS$2.95
  • LargeUS$5.95

• Mineral WaterUS$2.95

• Sparkling WaterUS$6.95

Soft Drinks

$2.95

• Coke

• Diet Coke

• Sprite

• Ginger Ale

• Fanta

• Iced Tea (Lemon)