Tulum Turkish Restaurant

Name: Tulum Turkish Restaurant
Address: 217 Carlisle St, Balaclava, AU-VIC, Australia, 3183
Telephone: (03) 9525 9127
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

75 Reviews

$41 to $100

Turkish

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Research and respect for the traditions of Turkish cuisine have always been essential parts of my kitchen and the dishes we create at Tulum.

I respect these traditions, but for us to grow, they should always be open for discussion. You listen to the views of older generations but you should not be crushed by them.

Sometimes, some of our customers will say “Oh my mother didn’t make this dish like that”, and they are right. We realise that for some, there is almost an emotional barrier to change, but we believe that the traditional regional dishes of Turkey should be open to re-interpretation and be able to evolve.

So at Tulum, we are not afraid to turn old ideas upside down. Within this framework, our first step was to research the classic Ottoman recipes and try them with Melbourne based products.

It’s time to rethink the Anatolian kitchen.

In Turkey we have a big, rich food culture, but now is the time to develop a New Anatolian Kitchen.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Turkish, Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(03) 9525 9127
Website
http://tulumrestaurant.com.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
COSKUN UYSAL

Location
217 Carlisle St, Balaclava, AU-VIC 3183
Neighborhood
Balaclava
Cross street
William St X Carlisle St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Balaclava Train Station - Sandringham Line. Tram on Carlisle St
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

EkmekA$22.00
Housemade Turkish Sourdough Grilled Flat Bread | Tulum Cheese | Turkish Chilli Jam
FavaA$20.00
Broad Beans & Molasses Pate | Roasted Grapes | Fresh Herb | Black Olive Crackers
BezelyeA$20.00
Olive Oil Braised Peas | Fetta Cheese | Barberries | Caramelised Sweet Onion | Hazelnut Tahini
Su BoregiA$24.00
Turkish Special Borek | Black Truffle | Aged Turkish Cheese
PirasaA$22.00
Braised Leeks | Carrot | Rice | Orange Juice | Olive Oil | Puffed Rice
EnginarA$22.00
Braised Globe Artichoke | Potatoes | Peas | Chomamile Tea Broth | Garlic Potatoes Cream
IstakozA$45.00
Western Australian Live Grilled Marron | Saffron Orange Butter | Zahter
AhtapotA$29.00
Fremantle Octopus | Fermented Tarhana Spiced Yoghurt | Tulum Cheese | turkish Sucuk Bread Crumbs
TarakA$26.00
Scallops | Saffron Yoghurt Broth | Chickpeas | Spinach | Preserved Lemon | Burnt Butter
Sadalya DolmaA$26.00
Stuffed Sardines | Pinenuts | Currants | Cinnamon | Lemon Rice | Turkish Sumac Tea
Icli KofteA$26.00
Baked Cumin Lamb Kibbeh Pie | Walnut | Currants | Cumin | Buttermilk Garlic Sauce
Hunkar BegendiA$24.00
Sultan's Favourite Lamb | Slow Cooked Lamb | Apricot | Smoked Eggplant Tart

Mains

KuzuA$40.00
Braised Lamb Shoulder | Smoked Eggplant Puree | Prume Jam | Smoked Paprika Tahini | Beetroot Molasses
BalikA$40.00
Swordfish | Caramelised Black Tarama | Vineleaves Sauce | Pastirma Braised Chickpeas
KuskusA$38.00
Turkish Couscous | Roasted Spiced Cauliflower | Hazelnut Butter | Chocolate Turkish Delight

Sides

FasulyeA$12.00
Green Beans | Kale | Fermented Tomato Paste
SalataA$12.00
Tulum Green Salad | Herbs | Roasted Cumin Dressing
Bulgur PilaviA$12.00
Cumin Bulgur Pilaf | Fermented Tomatoe Paste | Cupsicum Paste

What 75 people are saying

Tulum Turkish Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tulum Turkish Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with "amazing, inventive, delicious modern Turkish-Australian dining." Patrons rave about the "outstanding food," "fantastic service," and "great ambience." The degustation menu is particularly celebrated for its creativity and flavor. "Highly recommend" for special occasions or those exploring Turkish cuisine's modern twist.

75 Reviews

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VanessaL
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Tulum was absolutely outstanding. Each dish was so unique and flavourful. The service and ambiance a 10/10. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special occasion venue.
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SN33
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
highly recommended, the beef dumplings were amazing
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Melbourne3183
Melbourne12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, inventive, delicious modern Turkish-Australian dining.
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GinaB
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love this place. The food is stunning!
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User100
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food. Love everything on the menu! The cocktail is the best
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Lovetoeat
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, fantastic cocktails, nice ambience. I would have preferred more meaty items on the menu. Some great ideas there otherwise, positive experience.
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SercanCondek
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Amazing concept, Chef gets traditional flavors and techniques so well and elevated them brilliantly!
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RobC
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on October 4, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good option for a quiet night. The restaurant is small, but it makes it feel very intimate. Food is really good and there is a good variety of plates and drinks.
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GeorginaP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Remarkable food made with passion and care. The peas with hazelnuts were unforgettable
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TanyaP
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal, friendly service and great value. We chose the 6 course set menu to share and I could barely finish it, although the portions seem small they really fill you up so don’t worry about that. Each course was sumptuous and we finished the meal with a delicious dessert and birthday candles. Highly recommended +++
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217 Carlisle St, Balaclava, AU-VIC 3183

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
William St X Carlisle St
Neighborhood
Balaclava
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Turkish, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Balaclava Train Station - Sandringham Line. Tram on Carlisle St
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
COSKUN UYSAL
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://tulumrestaurant.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9525 9127

Tulum Turkish Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Menu

Mezzes

EkmekA$22.00

FavaA$20.00

BezelyeA$20.00

Su BoregiA$24.00

PirasaA$22.00

EnginarA$22.00

IstakozA$45.00

AhtapotA$29.00

TarakA$26.00

Sadalya DolmaA$26.00

Icli KofteA$26.00

Hunkar BegendiA$24.00

Mains

KuzuA$40.00

BalikA$40.00

KuskusA$38.00

Sides

FasulyeA$12.00

SalataA$12.00

Bulgur PilaviA$12.00

What 75 people are saying

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