Cinar Turkish Restaurant - Emerson

Soups

• Red Lentil SoupUSD 6.95

  A light, comforting blend of red lentils and fresh herbs

• Soup of the DayUSD 6.95

Salads

• Shepherd SaladUSD 11.95

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

• Cinar SaladUSD 12.95

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

• Mediterranean SaladUSD 12.95

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

• Quinoa SaladUSD 11.95

  Protein-rich quinoa tossed with baby spinach, red and green peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions and cherry tomatoes

• Beet SaladUSD 11.95

  Roasted red and gold beets tossed with goat cheese, arugula, olive oil and lemon juice

Cold Appetizers

• Mixed Appetizer Platter

  Choose from spinach tarator, hummus, baba ghanoush, tarama, spicy ezme, sauced eggplant or lebni

  • For ThreeUSD 12.95
  • For FiveUSD 16.95

• Spinach TaratorUSD 6.95

  A thick, tart blend of sauteed fresh spinach and onions with yogurt and walnuts

• HummusUSD 7.95

  Chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. Served with raw celery and carrots

• Baba GhanoushUSD 7.95

  Smoked eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and yogurt

• TaramaUSD 7.95

  Our house-made blend of fish roe, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and panko bread crumbs

• Spicy EzmeUSD 6.95

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

• LebniUSD 6.95

  Thick yogurt with walnuts, garlic and fresh dill

• Sauced EggplantUSD 6.95

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

• TzatzikiUSD 5.95

  Yogurt mixed with chopped cucumbers, garlic and mint

• Ezine Feta CheeseUSD 8.95

• Stuffed Grape LeavesUSD 7.95

  Hand-rolled in our kitchen with pine nuts, raisins and rice

• Olive PlatterUSD 5.95

  Our own mixture of five imported Turkish olives with lemon and rosemary

• Cheese PlatterUSD 12.95

  Our imported selections, all served with walnuts, sesame crackers, grape and dried apricots. Manchego, Gruyere, Smoked gouda, Brie and Blue Cheese

Hot Appetizers

• Cinar BorekUSD 7.95

  Pockets of puff pastry stuffed with leeks and goat cheese

• Cigar BorekUSD 7.95

  Puff pastry stuffed with spinach and feta cheese

• Warm HummusUSD 9.95

  Served with smoked red peppers and black olive paste

• FalafelUSD 10.95

  Fried patties made of chick peas and vegetables. Served hummus and tahini sauce on the top

• Short Ribs FlatbreadUSD 11.95

  Topped with braised meat and imported kashkaval cheese

• Zucchini PancakesUSD 11.95

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

• OctopusUSD 9.95

  Grilled with lemon and olive oil

• KibbehUSD 11.95

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

• Fried Calf's LiverUSD 11.95

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

• Fried CalamariUSD 11.95

  Tender rings of marinated squid served with tartar sauce

Entrees

• Turkish DumplingsUSD 16.95

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

• Vegetarian Turkish DumplingsUSD 15.95

  Handmade in our kitchen, stuffed with fresh green spinach and served with garlic yogurt and butter

• Sun-Dried EggplantUSD 17.95

  A traditional dish that is popular in southwest Turkey: Exceptionally flavorful eggplant stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts, rice and sun-dried peppers, served with spinach with almonds and yogurt

• Lamb ShankUSD 19.95

  Baby lamb shank slow-braised in our tomato sauce

• Hunkar Begendi with LambUSD 20.95

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

• Baby OkraUSD 15.95

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

Kebabs

Mashed Potatoes, Rice with Orzo, House Cut Double Fried French Fries

• Filet MignonUSD 24.95

  Simply seasoned with fresh herbs, grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Chicken AdanaUSD 15.95

  Ground chicken mixed with red peppers

• Chicken ShishUSD 16.95

  Chunk of marinated chicken breast, grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Lamb MeatballsUSD 16.95

  Ground lamb blended with onions and parsley, grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Lamb ShishUSD 20.95

  Tender cubes from the leg marinated in yogurt and peppers, grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Lamb Adana KebabUSD 17.95

  Ground lamb seasoned with peppers, grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Lamb ChopsUSD 26.95

  Grilled, presented over thin lavash bread, and served with fresh vegetables

• Mixed Kebab PlatterUSD 34.95

  Adana kebab, chicken shish, chicken adana, lamb shish and lamb meatballs

Seafood Entrees

• Whole Grilled BronzinoUSD 24.95

  Filleted upon request and served with salad

• Cinar OctopusUSD 22.95

  Served with warm eggplant puree and fresh vegetables

• SalmonUSD 20.95

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

• ShrimpUSD 20.95

  Grilled and served with fresh vegetables and rice or mashed potatoes

Side Dishes

• French FriesUSD 5.95

  Hand-cut in our kitchen and double-fried until crisp

• Rice with OrzoUSD 4.95

• Mashed PotatoesUSD 4.95

• Sauteed VegetablesUSD 5.95

  available vegan on request

• BulgurUSD 4.95

Kids Menu

• Kids Turkish DumplingsUSD 9.95

• Kids Lamb MeatballsUSD 9.95

  with salad and rice or French fries

• Kids ChickenUSD 9.95

  With salad and rice or French fries

Desserts

• Poached PearUSD 10.95

  Red wine-poached pear heaped with the delicate Turkish pulled sugar known as pismaniye, similar to cotton candy - flecked with pistachios and served with vanilla ice cream

• Creme BruleeUSD 7.95

  The classic, with a hint of orange

• KazandibiUSD 6.95

  Housemade caramelized milk pudding : a Turkish delicacy

• BaklavaUSD 7.95

  The traditional Turkish pastry with roasted pistachios

• KunefeUSD 10.95

  A warm housemade pastry of shredded phyllo layered with cheese and sweet syrup

• Molten Chocolate Souffle CakeUSD 10.95

  Served with ice cream and chocolate sauce

• Rice PuddingUSD 6.95

  topped with granola

Beverages

• Natural Spring Water

  • SmallUSD 2.95
  • LargeUSD 4.95

• LemonadeUSD 2.95

• Turkish SodaUSD 2.95

• AyranUSD 2.95

• SalgamUSD 2.95

• JuicesUSD 2.95

• Mineral Water

  • SmallUSD 2.95
  • LargeUSD 4.95

Soda

• Coca ColaUSD 2.95

• Diet CokeUSD 2.95

• SpriteUSD 2.95

• Ginger AleUSD 2.95

• FantaUSD 2.95

• Fuse TeaUSD 2.95