TASTE OF ISTANBUL
IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY
Authentic Turkish recipes prepared by Chef Ibrahim Ozdemir, who combines 40 years of experience with a dash of love. Uskudar serves Turkish cuisine as it is found in Turkey, right here in the heart of Manhattan, New York by combining the freshest of ingredients with recipes that have withstood the taste test of time. Each of our dishes is prepared with special care, and is of the highest quality.
Ibrahim has been in the restaurant industry for over 40 years. He was trained in one of the biggest hotels in Istanbul, where he began as the bread baker. He enjoys being able to serve the public at Uskudar Turkish Restaurant where delicious and authentic Turkish food is the driving force of the business. Ibrahim hopes to provide you such a positive experience you’ll remember to return to Uskudar when you’re in need of a great meal.
Above: Baroness Olga Papkovitch Von Siebenburgen and Miriam Silverberg / PR
Signature dishes include:
FASULYE PILAKI
braised white kidney beans, scallions, tomato, garlic
SPINACH TARATOR
spinach, strained yogurt, labne, garlic, minced walnuts
EZME
tomato, onion, parsley, and walnut spread
YALANCI DOLMA
vine leaves with rice, black currants, onions, pine nuts
MÜCVER
pan-fried zucchini pancakes
CIGER
pan-fried calf’s liver cubes, onion-parsley garnish
SUCUK
grilled Turkish cured beef sausage
BÖREK
crispy pan-fried phyllo rolls, crumbled feta & spinach
RED LENTIL SOUP
CACIK
chilled yogurt and shaved cucumber, garlic & dill
Review is written by Cognac Wellerlane
Lamb, Seafood, Chicken & Veggie Lovers Unite!
" Uskudar Turkish Restaurant is the place to go in Manhattan for delicious and authentic Turkish food. How authentic? Our recipes are traditional Turkish family recipes that are over 700 years old. Fuse our time tested techniques with the freshest ingredients and the warm & friendly atmosphere and you have a winning and delectable combination.
Our Hunkar Begendi is known throughout the city and beyond– Chunks of lamb simmered in our tomato sauce, cooked with fresh herbs, and served on pureed eggplant. We also offer more familiar dishes such as Chicken Shish, Musakka, Yaprak Dolmasi (stuffed grape leaves), Kofte, Baklava, and much more.
Traditional, authentic Turkish cuisine in the heart of the Upper East Side– look no further than Uskudar Turkish Restaurant for a delicious meal!
We’re open every day from 12 pm till 10:30 pm. For reservations, private dining or catering inquiries, call us at 212.988.4046 or fill out the form below. You may also email us at eat@uskudar.nyc "
~ Chef Ibrahim Ozdemir
ADDRESS:
1405 2nd Avenue (Between 73rd and 74th Streets), NYC
MENU
Best Turk in New York
assortment of our vegetarian mezes: yalanci dolma, spinach tarator, humus, fasulye pilaki, ezme, patlican
chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
smoky eggplant, garlic, yogurt, herbs
baby eggplant, tomato, onion, pine nuts
red caviar spread
Turkish feta cheese, tomatoes, black olives
braised white kidney beans, scallions, tomato, garlic
spinach, strained yogurt, labne, garlic, minced walnuts
tomato, onion, parsley, and walnut spread
vine leaves with rice, black currants, onions, pine nuts
pan-fried zucchini pancakes
pan-fried calf’s liver cubes, onion-parsley garnish
grilled Turkish cured beef sausage
crispy pan-fried phyllo rolls, crumbled feta & spinach
chilled yogurt and shaved cucumber, garlic & dill
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