Soguk (Cold) Mezes
All our dips are served with Turkish Bread.
Aci Ezme (Chilli Dip)AUD 12.00
Crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers & hot chili, mixed with our secret Taksim spice mix
Cacik DipAUD 11.00
Traditional Turkish cacik made with fresh strained yoghurt & cucumbers, seasoned with garlic & dried mint
Cauliflower DipAUD 12.00
Sautéed cauliflowers, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, almond flakes and rosemary in Yoghurt.
Beetroot DipAUD 11.00
Roasted beetroot, garlic and onion blended with a selection of cheese, walnut and fresh mint.
Eggplant DipAUD 12.00
Smokey char-grilled eggplants combined with fresh drained yoghurt, tahini, seasoning, garlic & olive oil
Hummus DipAUD 12.00
Slow cooked chickpeas, pureed & blended with tahini drizzled with cumin & olive oil
Girit EzmeAUD 12.00
A selection of cheeses blended with fresh basil & pistachio
TaramaAUD 12.00
Fish roe infused with olive oil & freshly squeezed lemon
Trio of DipsAUD 23.00
Choose any 3 dips from the above selection
Cheese PlateAUD 14.00
A selection of Mediterranean cheeses served with a drop of olive oil & crackers
Levrek MarineAUD 21.00
Marinated levrek(King George Whiting) with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and garnished with dill
Baba Ganoush – AuthenticAUD 15.00
Smokey char-grilled eggplants & vegetables blended with olive oil & garlic
Artichoke HarmoniAUD 15.00
Sautéed artichokes combined with a harmony of lightly seasoned vegetables
Dolma (4 pcs)AUD 15.00
Slow cooked seasoned pilaf rice, wrapped in vine leaves, drizzled with lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Taze FasulyeAUD 15.00
Braised green beans served in a tomato, onion, & olive oil sauce
KizartmaAUD 14.00
A selection of assorted fried vegetables, topped with finely chopped tomato & garlic yogurt dressing
Sicak (Hot) Mezes
Sigara Böreği (4 pcs)AUD 11.00
Handmade traditional pastry filled with feta cheese
Icli Kofte (2 pcs)AUD 17.00
Spicy mince lamb & onion wrapped in a bed of cracked wheat, garnished with fresh lemon, garlic & parsley. Vegetarian/Vegan option available with a Sauteed Spinach filling
Midye Dolma (3 pcs)AUD 15.00
Aromatic stuffed mussels, filled with a blend of rice, pine nuts, herbs & spices
Zucchini Fritters (3 pcs)AUD 15.00
Freshly grated zucchini & vegetable fritters, served with garlic yoghurt & garnished with fresh dill
Arnavut CiğeriAUD 14.50
Deep fried & seasoned Ox liver cubes, served with onion & parsley
SaganakiAUD 19.00
Delicious grilled cheese, drizzled with lemon, topped with fig jam
CalamariAUD 21.00
Your choice of char-grilled or deep-fried calamari served with our Taksim special sauce
Garlic Prawns (3 pcs)AUD 22.00
King Prawns prepared with garlic, lemon, & a dash of fish stock
Chilli Prawns (3 pcs)AUD 22.00
Sautéed King Prawns infused with chilli, garlic & olive oil, served with a drizzle of fish stock
Sardine TavaAUD 19.00
Traditional pan-fried sardines coated in flour & polenta, served on a bed of lettuce
Char-Grilled OctopusAUD 21.00
Char-grilled octopus served on bed of fresh rocket, seasoned herbs, garlic & olive oil
Sautéed Scallop Tava (6 pcs)AUD 24.00
Pan-fried scallops slightly seared & blended with a mixture of spring onion, garlic & parsley
Manti – TraditionalAUD 17.00
Tiny dumplings filled with spiced lamb, infused in a garlic yoghurt & drizzled with our secret paprika & mint sauce
Karnıyarık/Imam BayıldıAUD 15.00
Fried eggplant stuffed with sauteed chopped onions, garlic, tomato, yellow peppers, capsicum and ground mince. Vegetarian option available without mince
Ali NazikAUD 15.00
Smoked and char-grilled eggplant combined with yogurt, tahini and garlic and topped with slow cooked strips of lamb shank
Taksim Signature Dish
Traditional Turkish AdanaAUD 27.50
Char-grilled seasoned lamb mince cooked on a wide skewer, accompanied with char-grilled tomatoes & green peppers, served on a bed of pita bread (GF bread option) & sogan salatasi (onion salad)
Adana Sharing Platters
Adana for 2 - 40 cmAUD 53.00
Adana for 3 - 60 cmAUD 80.00
Adana for 4 - 80 cmAUD 96.00
Adana by the MetreAUD 125.00
Char-Grilled Meats
Our main courses are served with char-grilled vegetables & your choice of either Turkish bulgur or white rice
Taksim Grill for 2AUD 71.00
Share a mixture of delicious char-grilled tender Cutlets (2pc), Chicken Shish Skewers (2pc), Lamb Shish Skewers (2pc) & Kofte (2pc)
Lamb CutletsAUD 41.50
Succulent char-grilled lamb cutlets
KofteAUD 27.50
Traditional Turkish char-grilled seasoned lamb mince patties
Beef ShaslikAUD 40.00
Char-grilled skewered Beef Eye Fillet, with char-grilled tomatoes & peppers
Lamb ShishAUD 36.00
Succulent char-grilled seasoned lamb fillet skewers
Chicken ShishAUD 29.00
Succulent char-grilled seasoned chicken tenderloins skewers
Mixed ShishAUD 33.00
Combination of our succulent char-grilled seasoned lamb & chicken skewers
Seafood
Our main courses are served with char-grilled vegetables & your choice of either Turkish bulgur or white rice
Taksim Seafood Platter for 2AUD 92.00
A selection of Char-grilled Seafood: Blue Eye Fillets, King Prawns, Scallops, Calamari, Octopus & Stuffed Mussels served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables (items subject to availability)
Blu Eye FilletsAUD 39.00
Selected cuts of blue eye fillets, char-grilled & served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables
SwordfishAUD 41.00
Char-grilled sword fish skewers marinated in dill & lemon, served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables
Atlantic SalmonAUD 38.00
Selected cuts of Atlantic salmon, char-grilled & served with bulgur & char-grilled vegetables
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian PlateAUD 33.00
A selection of the finest Turkish vegetarian mezes: Sigara Böreği (cheese filling), Dolma, Artichoke Harmoni, Ispanakli (Spinach) Icli Kofte, Yesil Fasulye (green beans), white rice & assorted grilled veggie shish
Vegan PlateAUD 33.00
A selection of the finest Turkish vegetarian mezes: Sigara Böreği (potato filling), Dolma, Artichoke Harmoni, Ispanakli (Spinach) Icli Kofte, Yesil Fasulye (green beans), Bulgar Rice & assorted grilled veggie shish
Salatas (Salads) & Side Dishes
Ezme SaladAUD 15.00
Finely chopped red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & yellow peppers tossed in extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with parsley & sumac
Garden SaladAUD 13.00
Fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, carrot, radish, roasted capsicum & cucumbers, seasoned with fresh herbs & dressed in our Taksim salad dressing
Greek SaladAUD 15.00
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, fresh mint, olives & feta, seasoned with oregano & drizzled in lemon & olive oil
Onion & Sumac SaladAUD 11.00
Finely chopped red onions, parsley & sumac, topped with char-grilled tomato & peppers, dressed in olive oil & lemon
Roka SaladAUD 16.50
Rocket leaves, roasted capsicums, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, turnips & red onions, dressed with our Taksim salad dressing
Bowl of ChipsAUD 12.00
Bowl of White RiceAUD 7.00
Bowl of Bulgur RiceAUD 7.00
Kids Meals
FishAUD 18.00
with an option of either chips, salad or rice
Chicken SkewersAUD 18.00
with an option of either chips, salad or rice
KofteAUD 18.00
with an option of either chips, salad or rice
Desserts
Baklava (3 pcs)AUD 14.00
A sweet dessert made with layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped pistachio & covered in syrup. Served with a scoop of Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream
Sutlac (Rice Pudding)AUD 12.00
A traditional creamy Turkish rice pudding
KazandibiAUD 14.00
A lightly sweet thick milk pudding, with a golden-brown coating of burnt caramel toffee on the bottom
Red Velvet RevaniAUD 13.00
The semolina-based texture and aromatic syrup-soaking characteristic of traditional Revani harmoniously blends with the cacao infused unique Red Velvet cake
KunefeAUD 19.00
Crispy baked cheese-filled dessert made with traditional finely shredded pastry, cheese, pistachio, soaked in sweet syrup. Served with a scoop of Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice CreamAUD 11.00
Turkish Maras Vanilla Ice Cream with your selection of either chocolate, strawberry, or caramel topping
Mosaic CakeAUD 13.00
Turkish biscuit's mixed with melted chocolate & pistachio
Plates & Platters
Fruit PlatterAUD 20.00
A selection of seasonal fruits
Cheese PlateAUD 14.00
A selection of Mediterranean cheeses served with a drop of olive oil & crackers
Raki Lovers Cheese PlateAUD 22.00
A selection of Mediterranean cheeses, watermelon, melon, grapes & pickles
Wine Lovers Cheese PlateAUD 22.00
A selection of assorted cheeses, strawberries, grapes, dark chocolate & crackers
Coffee & Teas
Cappucino, Flat White, LatteAUD 4.50
Short or Long BlackAUD 4.00
Short or Long MacchiatoAUD 4.00
MochaAUD 5.00
Hot ChocolateAUD 5.00
Chai LatteAUD 5.00
Turkish CoffeeAUD 4.50
Turkish Çay (Tea)AUD 2.50
Selection of Tea'sAUD 4.00
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green, Chamomile, Apple
Lunch menu (12pm-5pm)
Deep Fried Broccoli and CauliflowerAUD 15.00
Seasoned with Taksim Special Tahini Sauce
Chicken Skewers with Garden SaladAUD 24.00
Char-grilled seasoned Chicken Tenderloin Skewers
Lamb Skewers with Garden SaladAUD 33.00
Char-grilled seasoned Lamb Fillet Skewers
Calamari with Garden SaladAUD 30.00
Your choice of Char-grilled or Deep-fried Calamari served with our Taksim Special Sauce
Atlantic Salmon with Garden SaladAUD 35.00
Selected cuts of Char-grilled Atlantic salmon
All Day Menu
Dil/Beyin Salad (Sogus Salad)AUD 16.50
Brain and Tongue Salad
Fava DipsAUD 12.00
Yellow Split Peas Puree
