Name & Detail	Price	Images
Hummus A classic Middle Eastern dish of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.	£4.65
Cold Meze Platter A selection of traditional Turkish small dishes, served chilled.	£13.95
Ispanak Tarator Tender leaves of fresh spinach mixed with yoghurt, tahini, and garlic.	£4.65
Cacik Minted Turkish yoghurt dip with cucumber and garlic.	£4.65
Yalanci Dolma Homemade stuffed vine leaves.	£4.25
Tahini Sauce Sesame oil with garlic and lemon juice.	£3.95
Prawn Cocktail Served on a bed of lettuce with a special sauce.	£4.95
Biber Kozleme Chargrilled peppers topped with feta cheese, olive oil and a hint of garlic.	£4.55
Patlican Tarator Smoked aubergine puree with yoghurt, garlic and olive oil.	£4.85
Olives Marinated olives, a traditional Turkish mezze.	£3.55
Feta Cheese Salad Crisp salad featuring feta cheese.	£5.95

Hot Mezze

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Hellim A much loved cypriot cheese, lightly grilled and served on a bed of lettuce.	£4.95
Hot Meze Choose from 4 hot mezes.	£16.75
Sigara Boregi Pan-fried pastry filled with feta cheese and herbs.	£4.95
Izgara Kofte (Starter) BBQ chargrilled meat balls. Served with a rich tomato, pepper and garlic sauce.	£4.95
Kiymali Borek Pan-fried pastry filled with mince meat and spices.	£4.85
Kalamar Roman style, deep fried home-made fresh calamari.	£6.35
Falafel Pureed deep fried chickpeas, celery with spices, and very popular Middle Eastern food.	£4.75
Garlic Mushrooms Pan-fried mushrooms with oregano, lemon juice, feta cheese, and seasoned with chilli flakes.	£4.95
Soup of the Day Ask your server for today’s Soup of the Day.	£4.95
Arnavut Cigeri Panfried pieces of lamb’s liver served with an onion salad.	£4.95
Tavuk Kanadi (Starter) Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal.	£4.95
Sucuk Spicy Turkish Sausage grilled on charcoal, served on a bed of lettuce.	£4.85
Karides (Mangal’da) (Starter) Large Prawns, char-grilled, and brushed with garlic butter.	£7.95

Main Cource

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Ali Nazik BBQ Char-grilled small pieces of chicken or lamb served on a bed of smoked aubergine purée and garlic yoghurt. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£15.50
Karides Guvec King prawns cooked in an earthenware pot with tomatoes, onions, aubergine, peppers, okra potatoes, mushrooms, and garlic. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£13.75
Tavuk Guvec Pieces of chicken cooked in an earthenware pot with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and garlic. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85
Patlicanli Kebab BBQ chargrilled pieces of chicken or lamb, served on a bed of fried aubergine purée with our special sauce. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£15.50
Kuzu Guvec Pieces of lamb cooked in an earthenware pot with tomatoes, onions, aubergines, peppers, and garlic. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85
Sebze Guvec Potatoes, tomatoes, okra, aubergine, pepper, garlic and herbs cooked in the oven and topped with feta cheese. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£11.75
Ciger Sote Lambs liver pan-fried, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and peppers. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£13.45

Vegetarian Main Courses

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Sebze Guvec Potatoes, tomatoes, okra, aubergine, pepper, garlic and herbs cooked in the oven and topped with feta cheese.	£11.75
Hellim Kebabi Helim, mushroom, onions, peppers and aubergines, charcoal grilled in Elif’s special way.	£12.65
Sebze Kebabi Mushroom, onions, peppers and aubergines, charcoal grilled in Elif’s special way.	£11.75

Charcoal Specials

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Tavuk Sis – Chicken Kebab BBQ chargrilled marinated pieces of tender chicken breast cooked on a skewer. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£13.95
Acili Tavuk Boneless chicken thighs marinated with chilli and spices. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£14.65
Kuzu Sis – Lamb Kebab BBQ chargrilled marinated pieces of tender lamb cooked on a skewer. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£15.55
Adana A renowned dish from Southern Turkey which is made from chopped prime lamb combined with peppers, and flat Leaf parsley and flaked chilli. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85
Beyti Charcoaled lamb mince, wrapped with tortilla bread with cheese, served with garlic yoghurt and Chef’s special tomato sauce. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£13.95
Izara Kofte BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper, and garlic sauce (not spicy). Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85
Pirzola Lamb chops lightly seasoned. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£15.95
Tavuk Kanadi Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85
Kaburga Ribs, chargrilled, and lightly seasoned. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£12.85

Charcoal Specials (continued)

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Karisik for 2 Persons If you are finding it difficult to choose, why not try this generous mixture of adana, lamb sis, chicken sis, lamb chop, chicken wings and lamb ribs. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£30.95
Karisik for 4 Persons If you are finding it difficult to choose, why not try this generous mixture of adana, lamb sis, chicken sis, lamb chop, chicken wings, lamb ribs, chicken thighs, and meatballs.	£52.95
Karisik for 3 Persons If you are finding it difficult to choose, why not try this generous mixture of adana, lamb Sis, chicken Sis, lamb chop, chicken wings, lamb ribs, and chicken thighs. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£43.95
Karisik If you are finding it difficult to choose, why not try this generous mixture of adana, kuzu sis, tavuk sis and lamb chops. Served with rice and complementary sharing salad.	£16.95

Seafoods

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Sea Bass (Whole Fish) BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes and salad.	£15.85
Sea Bream (Whole Fish) BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes and salad.	£15.85
Karides Prawns, BBQ chargrilled and brushed with garlic butter sauce, and served with rice.	£15.85
Salmon BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes and salad.	£15.85

Sides

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chips Thinly sliced fried potatoes.	£2.30
Chopped Salad Mixed greens and vegetables, chopped to perfection.	£2.50
Coban Salad	£3.95
New Potatoes Boiled potatoes served as a side dish.	£2.20
Rice	£2.30
Onion Rings Crispy onion slices in a light batter.	£4.95

Desserts

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Baklava Flaky pastry with nuts in Syrup.	£4.75
Cheesecake Ask your server for today’s Cheesecake.	£4.75
Fudge Cake Rich, decadent chocolate cake with a velvety fudge centre.	£4.75

Drinks

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Coca Cola	£1.50
Fanta	£1.50
7Up	£1.50
Still Mineral Water Crisp, refreshing still mineral water to complement your meal.	£1.30
Sparkling Mineral Water Sparkling mineral water with a crisp, refreshing finish.	£1.30

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Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant (Lark Lane) (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cold mezze are available?
A: Cold mezze options include Hummus, Cacik, Ispanak Tarator, and Yalanci Dolma.

Q2: Can I order traditional Turkish pastries?
A: Yes, hot mezze selections feature Sigara Boregi, which is pan-fried pastry filled with feta cheese and herbs.

Q3: What is the Izgara Kofte made from?
A: The Izgara Kofte starter consists of BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper, and garlic sauce.

Q4: Do you offer any set meal options for multiple people?
A: Yes, the menu features Karisik options sized for 2, 3, and 4 persons, including a variety of grilled meats.

Q5: Are there specific seafood main courses available?
A: The seafood section includes Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Prawns (Karides), and Salmon, all available chargrilled.

Q6: What is included with the Charcoal Specials main courses?
A: Charcoal Specials generally come served with rice and a complementary sharing salad.

Q7: Is there a vegetarian main course option available?
A: The menu includes Sebze Guvec, featuring oven-cooked vegetables topped with feta cheese.

Q8: What kind of dessert is highly rated?
A: Baklava, a flaky pastry with nuts in syrup, is a highly rated dessert option.

Q9: Can I order simple side dishes?
A: Yes, sides such as Chips, Rice, New Potatoes, and a Chopped Salad are available to order.

Q10: Are there any items featuring aubergine in the main courses?
A: Dishes like Ali Nazik and Patlicanli Kebab are served on a bed of smoked aubergine purée.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How does the price of a single charcoal special compare to a sharing platter?
A: Individual main dishes like Adana are priced lower than the mixed sharing platters like Karisik for two people.

Q2: Are the side items similarly priced across the board?
A: Most basic sides like Rice and Chips are priced comparably, usually in the lower price range of the menu.

Q3: Is there a consistent price for the whole grilled fish?
A: Both the Sea Bass and Sea Bream whole fish options are listed at the same price point.

Q4: Do all main courses that include rice have a similar base cost?
A: Main courses vary in price based on the meat selection, such as chicken versus lamb, regardless of the inclusion of rice.

Q5: What is the price difference between the smallest and largest meat platter?
A: The pricing for mixed platters increases significantly as the number of persons they serve increases from two to four.

Q6: Are the cold and hot mezze items priced similarly?
A: Cold mezze items generally have lower individual prices than the hot mezze starters such as Kalamar.

Q7: Does adding customizations affect the final price of main dishes?
A: Some main dishes list customization options, and this may potentially lead to an adjustment in the final cost.

Q8: Is the cost of a vegetarian main course different from a meat-based one?
A: The Sebze Kebabi has a listed price that differs from similar-sized meat-based charcoal specials.

Q9: Are the desserts standardized in pricing?
A: Yes, Baklava, Cheesecake, and Fudge Cake are all currently listed at the same price point on the menu.

Q10: Can I determine the price for any item simply by looking at its description?
A: Each item lists a specific price tag next to its description, allowing customers to see the cost upfront.

Popular Items at Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant

Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant focuses on traditional Anatolian cooking, delivering rich and deeply comforting dishes straight from the charcoal grill. The menu is celebrated for its authentic smoky notes, showcasing a diverse assortment of tender skewers, slow-cooked clay pot specialties, and vibrant Mediterranean small plates designed for sharing.

The Kuzu Sis is widely chosen because it offers a familiar taste and balanced portion of tender, marinated lamb chunks cooked over open flames
Chicken-based options like the Tavuk Shish are often preferred when a lighter meal with a subtle, smoky marinade is desired
Signature dishes like the Ali Nazik remain popular among users who want a classic experience, combining chargrilled meat with a rich garlic yoghurt and smoked aubergine purée
Some hot starters, such as Sigara Boregi, are commonly selected for quick meals or shared appetizers due to convenience and their crisp, savory pastry shell
Sharing assortments like the Cold Meze Platter are frequently ordered to provide a refreshing, varied start to a traditional barbecue feast

Budget-Friendly Choices at Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant

Enjoying an authentic Turkish meal on a budget is easy if you focus your selection on the extensive starter and side menu structures. Opting for a combination of hot and cold traditional small plates allows you to curate a highly filling experience at a lower entry cost.

Option Type	What to Expect	Smart Choice Example
Value meals	Balanced meals at lower cost	Tavuk Shish lunch deal
Light meals	Smaller portions	Single Sigara Boregi plate
Saver deals	Basic combinations	Hummus with fresh bread
Everyday picks	Practical and affordable	Small side or hot soup combo

Choosing a cold starter like Hummus instead of a large combo platter helps control total meal costs while keeping the experience satisfying
Simple lunchtime meal bundles are often the most practical choice for everyday diners looking for a fixed price point
Standard chargrilled skewers or single starter meat plates are usually the easiest choices for quick ordering and budget control

What to Order at Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant Based on Your Needs

The deeply specialized grill menu makes it straightforward to tailor your order according to your current appetite, party size, and protein preferences.

For solo meals: A standard order of Tavuk Shish provides a balanced portion of protein and sides without being excessive
For chicken lovers: Charred options like Tavuk Kanadi are commonly chosen for a lighter, flame-grilled experience with an aromatic kick
For lamb lovers: Fully seasoned cuts like the Kuzu Sis are preferred for a robust, traditional, and incredibly filling main meal
For budget-conscious users: Selecting a few items from the cold and hot meze selections helps manage total spending easily
For quick takeaway: Handheld or dry items like grilled meatballs or skewered meats are much easier to transport than sauce-heavy clay pots
If you prefer a spicier or stronger flavor profile, options like Tavuk Kanadi or dishes served with house chilli flakes may be more suitable
If you are looking for a lighter option, vegetable-driven sides like Cacik or grilled cheeses are easier to manage than double-skewer mains

What to Know Before Ordering from Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant

Understanding how traditional Turkish dishes are composed can significantly elevate your ordering process and overall satisfaction.

Portion sizes for mains like Ali Nazik are quite generous, typically arriving with complementary sharing salads or traditional rice pilaf
Platter options or multi-meze selections generally provide a more complete and cost-effective tasting experience than ordering elements individually
Adding supplementary side orders like premium feta or extra flatbreads can increase your total bill quickly
Some items, such as the slow-cooked Ali Nazik, feature dense garlic yoghurt bases that make them far more filling than expected
Specific cut availability on the charcoal grill can occasionally vary depending on peak dining hours and kitchen prep cycles

Is Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

The Mediterranean nature of the menu ensures a wide degree of flexibility for individuals following plant-based and meat-free diets, with numerous dedicated vegetable mains and dairy alternatives on hand.

Category	Availability
Halal	Availability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch
Vegetarian	Options are generally available in most cases
Vegan	Limited but growing across UK menus

Alternatives to Elif Turkish BBQ Restaurant

If you wish to contrast your choices with other cuisines or similar concepts nearby, a few distinct dining formats provide an excellent baseline.

Traditional Lebanese grills are commonly chosen by users looking for a similar cold meze and charcoal-grilled kebab setup
Broad Mediterranean tavernas are often preferred for those seeking a balance of seafood plates and baked pasta alternatives
Local steak and grill houses are suitable for users who prefer simpler, western-style cuts of meat with standard potato accompaniments