DINNER
STARTERS
Ezme & Walnuts (v) 10.95
Spinach & Pine Nuts (v) 11.25
Grilled Halloumi Cheese 12.95
Îsot Shrimp Tawa *** 16.95
Grilled Calamari *** 16.95
Hummus (v) 9.95
Baba Ganoush (v) 11.25
Sampler: Ezme, Hummus, *** 18.95
Octopus Salad, Baba Ganoush
Octopus Salad *** 11.95
(cocktail)
SOUP
Red Lentil & Goat Cheese 6 | 9
Spicy Red Lentil (v) 5 | 8
SALAD
Zêr Beet Salad 15.95
roasted golden beets, arugula, pine nuts, feta, spicy honey-yogurt dressing
Mountain Salad 16.95
mixed greens, parsley, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, dried apricot, walnuts, feta, lemon and pomegranate dressing
Gundî Salad 14.95
mixed greens, pickled purple cabbage, parsley, onion, banana peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, îsot, lemon & sumac
Navy Bean Salad 15.95
mixed greens, navy beans, parsley, bell peppers, red onion, lemon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sumac & feta
Halloumi Cheese Salad 16.95
mixed greens, halloumi, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cucumber, corn, roasted red bell pepper, sesame seeds & oregano dressing
Octopus Salad *** 18.95
mixed greens, octopus, cucumber, red onion, parsley, tomato, îsot, sumac, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes
Black Sea Salad *** 19.95
arugula, red onion, tomato, shrimp, mussels, octopus & spicy orange dressing
ENTREES
VEGETARIAN
Tiršik (spicy veggie stew) 18.95
served with rice or bulgur
Yabo's Couscous 19.95
cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, lime, feta (sub for tofu), roasted veggies
Newroz Pasta 19.95
olives, feta (sub for tofu), sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roasted veggies, and a touch of tomato sauce
Zaza Pasta Tofu 20.95
grilled tofu, rotelli pasta in a spicy tomato îsot sauce, goat cheese (sub for tofu), dressed with olive oil
Entrees
POULTRY
Stuffed Chicken *** 28.95
chicken breast stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, spicy kurdish cream sauce, rice and roasted veggies
Chicken Shish *** 22.95
served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur
Chicken & Veggie Sac Tawa *** 24.95
a traditional spicy Kurdish stir-fry cooked with onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a side of bulgur or rice
Zaza Pasta Chicken & Goat Cheese *** 23.95
grilled chicken, rotelli pasta in a spicy tomato îsot sauce, dressed with olive oil
FROM THE SEA
Crusted Îsot Salmon*** 31
(Alaska King)
8oz fillet, rice, roasted veggies, lemon and orange butter-sauce
Honey Salmon*** 31
(Alaska King)
8oz fillet, caramelized bell peppers, onion, honey dijon-mustard glaze, rice or mashed potatoes, and roasted veggies
Spicy Jumbo Shrimp*** 25.95
lemon garlic shrimp, rice and roasted veggies
Zaza Pasta Shrimp & Goat Cheese*** 25.95
shrimp, rotelli pasta in a spicy tomato îsot sauce, dressed with olive oil
Grilled Octopus*** 31
dressed with spicy lemon yogurt and served with roasted veggies and a side of your choice of:
bulgur | baldo rice & orzo |
mashed potatoes | îsot fries
LAMB & BEEF
Mezopotamia *** 30.00
rosemary lamb, rice, and roasted veggies
Adana Kebab *** 23.95
served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur
Beef Shish *** 25.95
served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur
Lamb Shish *** 27.95
served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur
Lamb Shank *** 32
cooked in a house rosemary sauce, served over roasted veggies and choice of mashed potatoes or bulgur
Lamb & Veggie Sac Tawa *** 30
a traditional stir-fry served with a side of rice
Beef & Veggie Sac Tawa *** 28
a traditional stir-fry served with a side of rice
Mardin Eggplant Stew*** 27 | 29
choice of beef or lamb stew, served with veggies on a bed of creamy eggplant puree
*** Adana, beef, lamb, and fish are cooked to order.
*** Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please note, our rice contains orzo (gluten) and can be substituted for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies or a side salad.
The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of food born illness.