Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining - New Haven

Balanced mixture of prime ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, bread crumbs and spices hand prepared to small patties and char-grilled to perfect moist and aroma. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean milk, garlic and herbs sauce seasoned then char-grilled on skewers. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

A specialty from Adana (Turkish Mediterranean City) Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

Chicken breast cubes sautéed with green & red peppers, mushroom, tomato, onion, garlic and spices to juicy perfection

This popular Turkish dish starts as Midpoint AdanaMinced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire then shaved from the skewer & placed on a lightly hot buttered bed of bread cubes that is soaked in cold yogurt and sizzling hot fried tomato sauce

Diced lamb chunks stir fried on iron skillet with onion, tomato, mushrooms, green & red peppers, spices, butter and soy sauce

Lean cubes of lamb marinated and grilled over charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

Delicate lamb ribs meat cut perpendicularly to the spine, flattened and seasoned with traditional Turkish herbs & spices. Gently char-grilled to order. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

A luxurious combination of four select individually cooked entrées.Lamb Chops, kofte, lamb shish, chicken shish and Midpoint Adana served together as one generous portion. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf

Poached ground beef and dumplings served with garlic yogurt sauce

Blend of pan fried eggplant, tomato and sautéed onions smothered with melted cheese

Delicious blend of pan fried eggplant laden with a rich meat sauce, tomato, sautéed onions and green peppers

This ottoman dish translates to "the sultan liked it" Fire smoked eggplants pureed then blended with creamy sauce

Grilled, tomato, onion, garlic, green & red peppers over Hunkar Begendi

Delicious boneless brook trout dusted with bread crumbs and pan seared. Served with seasoned green salad

Jumbo shrimps grilled on charcoal fire. Served over tomato, cucumber, onion & Midpoint mild mustard sauce

Delicious filet of salmon seasoned and grilled. Served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

Filet of salmon sautéed with garlic, onion, tomato, green & red peppers, mushroom, soy sauce and spices

Jumbo shrimps sautéed with garlic onion, tomato, green & red peppers, mushroom and spices

Cooked on charcoal fire where the juices of fish hits the fire which then covers the fish with the smoke that brings out the delicate flavor. Served with mixed greens

Minced cucumbers & garlic blended in plain yogurt with fresh mint, fresh dill and spices

Pureed chickpeas, tahini (toasted, ground, hulled sesame seeds), pureed garlic, milk, olive oil & spices

Finely chopped green & red peppers, white onion, walnuts & garlic spiced up with hot pepper paste & tomato paste, lemon juice, spices. Sour pomegranate juice dressing added for extra zing

Pan fried eggplant sautéed with green & red peppers, white onion and garlic

Charcoal fire smoked eggplants blended in finely chopped green & red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil & lemon juice

A Lavantine Cuisine ClassicCharcoal fire grilled eggplant dipped in lemon juice, cooked until tender and then pureed with tahini, garlic, yogurt, spices and olive oil. It's a creamy zesty delight

Minced carrots blended with garlic & parsley in plain yogurt. It's a carrot version of the cucumber tarator commonly known as cacik or tzatziki

Grape leaves stuffed with rice and boiled

This Turkish meze classic is a favorite side dish with meat entrees or just by itself.Minced garlic, dry mint, fresh dill and walnuts blended in thick strained yogurt. Drizzled with olive oil for a unique balanced taste

Generous mixture of Carrot Tarator, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Spicy Pepper Tapenade, Eggplant Salad, Sauced Eggplant, Babaganush, Hummus & Haydari

heese, parsley, tomatoes and green peppers rolled in file dough and pan fried in vegetable oil to golden perfection

Chickpeas, beans, flour, garlic, carrots, celery, white onion, parsley & spices

Turkish fritter similar to a pancake, made from grated zucchini, eggs, onion, cheese, carrots, dill & spices

Edirne style sliced liver pieces pan-fried in vegetable oil

Hellim cheese char-grilled on skewers & served over cherry tomatoes, green peppers & shallot mix

Grilled shrimps over tomato, cucumber, onion & Midpoint mild mustard sauce

Fresh mixed greens, roasted red peppers, carrots, tomatoes, corn & avocado prepared with our house dressing

This famous traditional Turkish salad is literally translated as "shepherd's salad". Combination of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, olive oil & lemon juice

Mixture of fresh lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, olive oil & lemon juice

Refreshing blend of carrots, onions, goat cheese, sour pomegranate juice dressing, olive oil, walnuts & mixed fruits

This traditional Turkish bean salad is prepared with white beans that are pre-soaked in vinegar and mixed with red & green peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion & eggs dressed with vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice

Grilled Hellim cheese chunks mixed with fresh lettuce, arugula, carrots, cherry tomatoes, walnuts & mixed fruits

Traditional Turkish red lentil soup prepared with red lentils, tomato paste, pureed potatoes, minced carrots, onion, butter and spices

Baked shredded filo dough with cheese filing, sweetened with our chef's special home made syrup and served hot

In this classic Turkish dessert, delicate leaves of crisp, golden filo are layered with a tempting mixture or crushed walnuts, pistachio, sugar and clove. Laden with rich, sweet, homemade syrup, our baklava is virtually irresistible

A delectable light pudding of boiled milk, rice, and sugar baked in the oven and then cooked in a clay bowl

This delicate Turkish dessert originates from the palace of Ottoman Empire. Kazandibi (Translates to bottom of cauldron) is a type of caramelized milk pudding with a purposely burnt bottom layer that adds a toasted marshmallow, caramel like flavor reminiscent of Crème brûlée. Served with ground pistachio & seasoned fresh fruit