Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining - New Haven

Entrées

• KofteUSD 19.00

  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

• Chicken ShishUSD 18.00

  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

• Midpoint AdanaUSD 22.00

  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

• Sautéed ChickenUSD 20.00

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

• Yogurt AdanaUSD 24.00

  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

• Sac KavurmaUSD 26.00

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

• Lamb ShishUSD 26.00

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

• Lamb ChopsUSD 29.00

  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

• Midpoint Grill MixUSD 36.00

  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

Specialty Entrées

• Manti (Turkish Meat Ravioli)USD 20.00

  Poached ground beef and dumplings served with garlic yogurt sauce

• Vegetable MusakkaUSD 18.00

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

• Eggplant MusakkaUSD 22.00

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

• Hunkar Begendi

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

• Hunkar Begendi VeggieUSD 19.00

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

• Hunkar Begendi w/ ChickenUSD 22.00

• Hunkar Begendi w/ LambUSD 26.00

Seafood

• Trout (Alabalik)USD 22.00

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

• Grilled ShrimpUSD 22.00

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

• Grilled SalmonUSD 24.00

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

• Sauteed SalmonUSD 24.00

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

• Sauteed ShrimpUSD 24.00

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

• Bronzini (Sea-Bass)USD 26.00

  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

Tapas (Meze)

Cold

• CacikUSD 8.00

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

• HummusUSD 9.00

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

• Spicy Pepper TapenadeUSD 10.00

  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

• Sauced EggplantUSD 10.00

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

• Eggplant SaladUSD 10.00

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

• BabaganushUSD 10.00

  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

• Carrot TaratorUSD 10.00

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

• Stuffed Grape LeavesUSD 10.00

  Grape leaves stuffed with rice and boiled

• Haydari (Minty Yogurt Dip)USD 12.00

  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

• Mixed TapasUSD 24.00

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

Hot

• Midpoint Cheese RollsUSD 10.00

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

• FalafelUSD 14.00

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

• MucverUSD 14.00

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

• Edirne Ciger (Edirne Liver)USD 12.00

  Edirne style sliced liver pieces pan-fried in vegetable oil

• Hellim ShishUSD 14.00

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

• Grilled ShrimpUSD 14.00

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

• Butter Shrimps with GarlicUSD 16.00

Salads

Add to Any Salad: grilled Chicken $5; Jumbo Shrimp $6; Falafel $5; Grilled Salmon (One Piece) $10; Grilled Lamb $13

• Midpoint SaladUSD 10.00

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

• Shepherd SaladUSD 10.00

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

• Season SaladUSD 10.00

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

• Arugula SaladUSD 12.00

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

• PiyazUSD 12.00

  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

• Hellim SaladUSD 14.00

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

Soup

• Red Lentil SoupUSD 6.00

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

• Soup of the DayUSD 7.00

Desserts

• Tiramisu w/ Ice CreamUSD 10.00

• KunefeUSD 12.00

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

• BaklavaUSD 7.00

  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

• Rice Pudding (Sutlac)USD 7.00

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

• KazandibiUSD 7.00

  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

Side Dishes

• YogurtUSD 5.00

• Bulgur PilafUSD 4.00

• Midpoint FriesUSD 6.00

• Turkish Rice PilafUSD 4.00