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In the dialect of nomadic tribes, Alaf means “ember fire”. In use in many languages across Anatolia such as Kurdish and Laz; this word also represents the wood fire at the centre of our kitchen, serving as the foundation of our cooking techniques.

And we serve these delicacies on copper plates just like in Anatolian tables. Copper gifted from mother to daughter and from daughter to bride in Anatolia; an indispensable part of our tables and food culture for centuries… Just like with Alaf.

Some of our plates, inspired by Anatolia, are interpretations of “traditional” dishes… Some of them are dishes in which high quality ingredients produced by Anatolian farmers in accordance with terroir are combined with technique. Welcome to our restaurant, Alaf, where the roots of Anatolia are brought to the table.

A restaurant fed from the roots of Anatolian nomads.

Anatolian Tasting Menu

Amuse Bouche

  • Hermus olive oil, goat/sheep butter, sourdough bread
  • Batırık from Nomads
  • Koji fermented pickle juice
  • Chef’s choice

First Course

  • Lokma, “Karaman” blue cheese and dried entrecote
  • Camel tenderloin tartare

Second Course

  • Lamb kebab
  • Lamb stew with sour cherry-plum

Sorbet from the Local Terroir

Main Course

  • Lamb, confit potato, corn and lamb ju
  • or
  • Catch of the day with pil pil sauce and artichoke
  • or
  • Duck, homemade cemen and “Tire” mulberry

Dessert

  • “Denizli” Kale pepper
  • “Gaziantep” kuşboku fıstık ezmesi

Tasting Menu 4950 TL

Anatolian Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing

Matched with wines grown only in Anatolian lands.

Wine Pairing

  • Paşaeli / Pét Nat / Sidalan / 2022 / Çanakkale
  • Arcadia / Blanc De Noir / Papaskarası / 2023 / Kırklareli
  • Kuzeybağ / Kösetevek / 2022 / Elazığ
  • Diren / Collection / Karaoğlan / 2021 / Malatya
  • or
  • Kayra / Karkuş / 2022 / Şırnak
  • Çamlıbağ / Mistel / Kuntra / 2006 / Bozcaada

5 GLASS WINE PAIRING 3250 TL

Make Your Own Menu at Alaf

With choosing one dish from every section you can make your own menu. If you would like to experience Anatolian inspired dishes with the order of our chefs’ choice you can prefer our Anatolian Tasting Menu. Our back of house team will send you small bites from Anatolia before dinner.

4 COURSE MENU 3650 TL

4 GLASS WINE PAIRING 2350 TL

First Course

  • “Aydın” Camel Tenderloin Tataki
  • “Şanlıurfa” Minced Beef
  • “Fethiye” Snow Pea with Vine Leaf Sorbet
  • Alaf’s Dried Meat, “Karaman” Blue Cheese Lavender Honey
  • Cured Fish with Sea Herbs
  • Tomato Salad with “Tire” Mulberry

Second Course

  • Lamb Ribs With Isot Pepper – Hand-held consumption recommended.
  • Lamb Kebab, Roasted Garlic and Kebab Sauce
  • Lamb Stew With Sour Cherry-Plum
  • Hand-Rolled Pastry With Beef and Beef Broth Dashi
  • Mushrooms From “Trakya”, Mushroom Hollandaise, Hazelnut
  • Blue Tail Prawn

Main Course

  • Catch of the Day, Pil Pil Sauce and Artichoke
  • Duck, Homemade Cemen and “Tire” Mulberry
  • Beef Rib Eye, Muhammara, Herb Salad and Tarhana Crackers
  • Lamb Rib Eye, Confit Potato, Corn and Lamb Ju

Dessert

  • “Denizli” Kale Pepper with Chocolate Ganache and “Tire” Mulberry
  • “Gaziantep” Pistachio
  • Barley Koji “Halva” and Vine Leaf Ice Cream

If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please inform your server.

VAT is included in our prices. The prices given is for 1 person. %10 service fee will be added to the check. Updated on 17.07.2025