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    Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

    Mediterranean
    Closed11AM - 9:30PM
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    Beverages Menu
    Lunch Menu
    Dinner Menu

    Featured Items

    • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

      12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
      $3.95
    • Çengelli Taş One Skewer

      $25.95
    • Smoked Eggplant Mash

      Butter-roasted smoked eggplant blended with garlic, pistachios, mint, roasted red bell peppers, and saffron butter
      $15.95

    Beverages Menu

    Cold Drink

    • Regular Bottle Water

      $3.00
    • Large Bottle Water

      $5.00
    • Canned Soda

      $3.50
    • Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Fresh Orange Juice

      $7.00
    • Regular Uludag Sparkling

      $3.50
    • Large Uludag Sparkling

      $6.75
    • Ice Tea

      $4.50
    • Ice Hibiscus tea

      $5.00

    Hot Drink

    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Tea

      $3.50
    • Turkish Coffee

      $4.00
    • Espresso

      $4.00
    • Double Espresso

      $5.75
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Cappuccino

      $5.75

    Mocktails

    • Garden Cooler

      $6.50
    • Pink Barbie

      $6.50
    • Virgin Mojito

      $6.50
    • Passion Fruit Punch

      $6.50
    • Tropical Mood

      $6.50
    • Sour Berry Smash

      $6.50
    • Butterfly Tea

      $6.50

    Lunch Menu

    Soups

    • Beyran

      Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chefs spices
      $13.95
    • Lobster Bisque

      Silky lobster soup made from roasted shells, rich, creamy, and full of flavor
      $15.95

    From Garden

    • Istanbul Salad

      Bulgur with turnip, pomegranate, herbs, pomegranate molasses, tomato, cucumber, and salty cashews
      $16.95
    • Spinach Salad

      Lettuce, cilantro sauce, Parmesan, and orange segments
      $15.95
    • Kale Salad with Pumpkin

      Marinated kale, roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses
      $15.95
    • Bowl Salad

      Seasonal mixed organic greens, avocado, red cabbage, cherry tomato, cucumber, crispy chickpeas. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce
      $15.95

    Starters

    • Humus with Pastrami

      Hummus, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and red pepper oil
      $13.95
    • Nazuktan

      Roasted vegetables (eggplant, peppers, onion, garlic) with yogurt blend, puffed wheat, and red pepper sauce
      $13.95
    • Dry Smoked Tzatziki

      Smoked yogurt blended with cucumber, dill, chives, mint, herb oil, and dried cranberries
      $12.95
    • Pumpkin Sinkonta

      Roasted pumpkin with yogurt, chili oil, pumpkin seeds, and crispy phyllo dough
      $12.95
    • Shakshouka

      Fried eggplants, potatoes and peppers with tomato sauce, parsley and yogurt
      $15.95
    • Zucchini Beauty

      Baby zucchini with a green coriander sauce, citrus-cured orange segments, toasted almonds, mint, dill, and green herb oil (chef's specials)
      $14.95
    • Mixed Cold Starter Plate

      Combination of Muhammara, Pumpkin Sinkonta, Dry Smoked Tzatziki, Hummus and Cretan dip
      $28.95
    • Muhammara

      Rosted red bell pepper, garlic, tomato and pepper paste, walnut and pomegranate molasses.
      $13.95

    Appetizers

    • Fried Calamari

      Fried calamari served with sumac tarator dip, lemon-pepper seasoning, and lime
      $18.95
    • Crispy Turkish Dumplings

      Crispy Turkish dumplings (Meat) served with yogurt, tomato sauce, and red butter
      $14.95
    • Arancini

      Four pieces of crispy rice balls, smoked cucumber yogurt, green herb oil, and pecorino cheese
      $14.95
    • Crispy Octopus

      Octopus, arugula pesto, lemon and bean puree serve with organic mixed green
      $20.95
    • Butter Brown Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, and roasted shallots in brown butter
      $18.95
    • Crispy Veal Liver

      Crispy veal liver served with focaccia crisps and onion salad
      $19.95

    Main Entrées

    • Anatolian Tapas

      Smoked rib, crispy fish sticks, chicken, three piece traditional lavash, spicy pesto, lettuce, red cabbage, caramelized onion, with fresh thyme
      $17.95
    • Shredded Rib Wrap

      Shredded rib, traditional lavash, cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomato, caramelized onion, and lettuce
      $17.95
    • Shredded Chicken Wrap

      Shredded chicken, traditional lavash, cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomato, caramelized onion, and lettuce
      $15.95
    • Meatball Wrap

      Meatball, traditional lavash, onions salad, tomato and lettuce
      $16.95
    • Lamb Shish Kebab

      Lamb shish kebab, traditional lavash, orzo, Turkish cream, spicy pesto and pickles
      $19.95
    • Chicken Shish Kebab

      Chicken shish kebab, traditional lavash, orzo, Turkish cream, spicy pesto and pickles
      $18.95
    • Kofte Kebab

      Traditional flat-style grilled meatballs made with ground short rib and sirloin, served with bread, yogurt, tomato sauce, and brown butter
      $26.95
    • Mediterranean Branzino

      Mediterranean sea bass fillet, served with mushroom, baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
      $29.95
    • Salmon

      Mushrooms, organic baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
      $29.95
    • Eggplant Kebab (Karnıyarık)

      Smoked eggplant, minced meat, garlic yogurt, tomato sauce, and parsley
      $26.95
    • Pappardelle al Ragù

      Fresh pappardelle pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded meat, pecorino, chives and green oil.
      $26.95
    • Grilled Mushroom with potato pure

      Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
      $26.95
    • LUNCH ($25 PER-PERSON)

      $25.00

    From the Oven

    • Mediterranean Veggie Flatbread

      Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, olives, corn, feta cheese, and chives
      $17.95
    • Mushroom Flat Bread

      Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish and pomegranate pieces on top
      $17.95
    • Margherita Flatbread

      San Marzano tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo burrata, fresh basil, and olive oil
      $17.95
    • Rib Flatbread

      Smoked shredded rib, onion pickle, buffalo mozzarella, jus sauce, and chives
      $18.95
    • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

      12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
      $3.95
    • Lamb Casserole

      Lamb pieces, onion, garlic, red and green peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, brown butter sauce, served with pull-apart bread
      $26.95
    • BBQ Chicken Garlic Flatbread

      Buffalo mozzarella, chicken pieces, red onion, chives, and honey BBQ sauce
      $18.95
    • Bread 0

    Dessert

    • San Sebastián Cheesecake

      Creamy Basque-style cheesecake with caramelized top and rich vanilla flavor
      $13.95
    • Roll Baklava

      Crispy phyllo pastry with pistachio cream served with ice cream and milk crunch
      $16.95
    • CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

      Served with milk ice cream and cherry sauce
      $14.95
    • Poached Pear

      Served with mastic pudding, cotton candy, ground pistachios and baklava crisps.
      $13.95
    • Ice Cream

      $5.00

    Dinner Menu

    Soups

    • Beyran

      Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chefs spices
      $14.95
    • Lobster Bisque

      Silky lobster soup made from roasted shells, rich, creamy, and full of flavor
      $18.95

    Starters

    • Hummus with Pastirma

      Anatolian-style chickpea purée blended with lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and garlic, topped with pastrami and pine nuts
      $16.95
    • Nazuktan

      Roasted vegetables (eggplant, peppers, onion, garlic) with yogurt blend, puffed wheat, and red pepper sauce
      $15.95
    • Dry Smoked Tzatziki

      Smoked yogurt blended with cucumber, dill, chives, mint, herb oil, and dried cranberries
      $12.95
    • Smoked Eggplant Mash

      Butter-roasted smoked eggplant blended with garlic, pistachios, mint, roasted red bell peppers, and saffron butter
      $15.95
    • Pumpkin Sinkonta

      Roasted pumpkin with yogurt, chili oil, pumpkin seeds, and crispy phyllo dough
      $15.95
    • Zucchini Beauty

      Baby zucchini with a green coriander sauce, citrus-cured orange segments, toasted almonds, mint, dill, and green herb oil (chef's specials)
      $16.95
    • Shakshouka

      Fried eggplants, potatoes and peppers with tomato sauce, parsley and yogurt
      $15.95
    • Muhammara

      Roasted red peppers blended with tahini, garlic, tomato sauce and pepper paste, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses
      $14.95
    • Dry-Age Branzino Ceviche

      Dry-aged branzino cured in lemon and lime juice, served with green apple, red onion, cilantro sauce, and olive oil
      $19.95
    • Mixed Cold Starter

      Muhammara, pumpkin sinkonta, dry smoked tzatziki, hummus, and Nazuktan
      $35.95

    From Garden

    • Istanbul Salad

      Heirloom or seasonal local tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, olives, and buffalo burrata, finished with a brown butter vinaigrette
      $20.95
    • Baby Spinach Salad

      Fresh organic baby spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, toasted almonds, and pomegranate vinaigrette with olive oil
      $16.95
    • Kale Salad with Pumpkin

      Marinated kale, roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses
      $16.95
    • Bowl Salad

      Seasonal mixed organic greens, avocado, red cabbage, cherry tomato, cucumber, crispy chickpeas. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce
      $17.95

    Appetizers

    • Crispy Turkish Dumplings

      Crispy Turkish dumplings (Meat) served with yogurt, tomato sauce, and red butter
      $14.95
    • Arancini

      Four pieces of crispy rice balls, smoked cucumber yogurt, green herb oil, and pecorino cheese
      $15.95
    • Crispy Octopus

      Octopus, arugula pesto, lemon and bean puree serve with organic mixed green
      $24.95
    • Butter Brown Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, and roasted shallots in brown butter
      $19.95
    • Crispy Veal Liver

      Crispy veal liver served with focaccia crisps and red onion
      $19.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Fried calamari served with sumac tarator dip, lemon-pepper seasoning, and lime
      $19.95

    Main Entrées

    • Smoked Rib with Jue Sauce

      Slow-cooked for 6 hours smoked short ribs, mashed potatoes, crispy leeks, and pistachio jus sauce
      $40.95
    • Lamb Shank

      Mashed potatoes, thyme, jus sauce, and chives
      $38.95
    • Lamb Chops

      Herb cheese risotto, grilled asparagus, domestic lamb chops, and jus sauce
      $55.95
    • Grilled Mushrooms with Potato Purée

      Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
      $27.95
    • Grilled Octopus

      Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
      $34.95
    • Kofte Kebab

      Flat meatball, bread pieces, yogurt, tomato sauce and brown butter.
      $36.95
    • Çengelli Taş Mix Grill

      Chicken shish, lamb shish, and shrimp skewers, served with barley orzo, mixed pickles, and spicy pesto
      $53.95
    • Çengelli Taş One Skewer

      $25.95
    • Salmon

      Mushrooms, organic baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
      $35.95
    • Mediterranean Sea Bass (Branzino)

      Mediterranean sea bass fillet, mushrooms, baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
      $33.95
    • Eggplant Kebab (Karniyarik)

      Ground beef filled eggplants, served with yogurt and flat bread
      $32.95
    • Seafood Paella

      Paella rice with octopus, mussels, shrimp, and fish, finished with chives, parsley, jalapeño, and lemon-lime
      $39.95
    • Pappardelle Al Ragu

      San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh pappardelle pasta, shredded rib meat, pecorino cheese, chives, and green herb oil
      $30.95
    • Paella de Pollo (Chicken)

      Traditional style paella made with paella rice and spiced chicken, finished with chives, parsley, jalapeño pepper, and lemon-lime
      $34.95
    • Dry-Aged Whole Branzino

      Whole Mediterranean sea bass, dry-aged to enhance flavor, grilled to perfection and served with smoked lemon and lime
      $60.95
    • Rib-Eye Steak

      Prime cut ribeye steak grilled to perfection, served with herb cheese risotto, herb butter, and rich jus sauce
      $62.95
    • Dinner ($45 PER-PERSON)

      $45.00

    From the Oven

    • Rib Flatbread

      Smoked shredded rib, onion pickle, buffalo mozzarella, jus sauce, and chives
      $27.95
    • Mediterranean Veggie Flatbread

      Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, olives, corn, feta cheese, and chives
      $25.95
    • Mushroom Flat Bread

      Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish and pomegranate pieces on top
      $25.95
    • Margherita Flatbread

      San Marzano tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo burrata, fresh basil, and olive oil
      $19.95
    • BBQ Chicken Garlic Flatbread

      Traditional cheese, garlic chicken pieces, zaatar and fresh seasonal greens with pesto sauce.
      $23.95
    • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

      12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
      $3.95
    • Lamb Casserole

      Lamb pieces, onion, garlic, mushroom, thyme, brown butter, served as covered with flat bread.
      $30.95
    • Bread 0

    Dessert Menu

    • San Sebastián Cheesecake

      Creamy Basque-style cheesecake with caramelized top and rich vanilla flavor
      $13.95
    • Roll Baklava

      Crispy phyllo pastry with pistachio cream served with ice cream and milk crunch
      $16.95
    • Poached Pear

      Served with mastic pudding, cotton candy, ground pistachios and baklava crisps.
      $14.95
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Served with milk ice cream and cherry sauce
      $13.95
    • Ice Cream

      $5.00

    Side Dishes

    • Orzo

      $10.95
    • Mashed Potatoes

      Cherry Pieces, broth, parmesan Chesee
      $10.95
    • Rissotto

      Papper Paste, traditional veggie sauté
      $11.95
    • Roasted Mushroom and Spinach

      Four different wild Mushrooms and organic spinach
      $12.95
    • Grilled Asparagus

      $11.95

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    182 NASSAU ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08542

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