At Kazan, you will find a rich tapestry of tastes and pleasures all perfected in the Sultans kitchens from the Ottoman era. This infusion of history and taste has been brought back to life by our traditional Turkish chefs, recreating classic Ottoman dishes and creating new and exciting tastes we like to call Ottoman fusion Wherever the Ottoman Turks travelled, they brought with them and cooked in... the Kazan
Apéritif Raki Lion s Milk Traditional alcoholic Aniseed flavoured National drink of the Ottoman Turks. Drinking Raki helps to open up and clear the pallet. (alc 45% vol - 50ml serving) Yeni 3.95 Efe 4.50 Altin Seri 4.95 Sultans Special Starters Zeytinyagli Enginar (cold) Artichoke heart roasted in olive oil on a bed of pureed broad beans served with mixed seasonal roots. 8.50 Uskumru Sarma Mackerel fillets wrapped in vine leaves with a smoked capsicum sauce and a garden salad 10.95 Yaprak Ciger Pan seared calves liver with a walnut, butter sumac& pomegranate vinegar sauce. 11.50 Ahtapot Mucver A deep fried mix of chopped Octopus with courgette & carrot served with a mint and yogurt dip. 9.50 Kadayif Pilic (a) Chicken tenders wrapped in shredded filo, deep fried served on pomegranate & Raki chicken liver pate. 9.50 Spicy Red Lentil soup 4.95 Chicken & Almond soup 4.95 Cold Mezze 4.95 each Tabouleh A refreshing parsley salad with mint, bulgur, tomato & onion. Herse A light smoked aubergine & pepper stew. Humus Mashed chickpeas with tahini, lemon & garlic. Tarama Traditional dip of blended cod roe, lemon juice & olive oil. Pickled Vegetables & Feta Cheese In a blend of Middle Eastern spices. Chicken Liver Pate Home-made pate infused with Pomegranate & Raki. Pancar Kisir Grated beetroot mixed with bulgur & chopped salad. Havuc Borani Grated carrots & lemon juice mixed with strained yogurt Dögme Hiyar Smashed cucumber blended with white cheese
Platters for two to share Vegetarian Mezze Platter 13.95 Tabouleh, humus, hellimi, borek, pancarli kisir, falafel, havuc borani, dogme hiyar, herse. Mixed Mezze Platter 14.95 Tabouleh, humus kavurma, hellimi, borek, pancarli kisir, falafel, havuc borani, dogme hiyar, sucuk. Seafood Mezzer Platter (a) 16.50 Raki infused salmon gravlax, crispy baby calamari, fish kofte, deep fried prawn, herse, tabouleh and tarama. Hot Mezze 5.95 each Drunken Crispy Calamari (a) Fried battered baby squid marinated in vodka, served with salad & garlic sauce. Sucuk kofte Ground beef loaded with spices Kadinbudu Kofte (Ladies thighs) Ground lamb with rice & light spices rolled into the shape of ladies thighs. Borek Filo pastry filled with feta cheese, spinach & herbs. Hellimi (v) Pan fried Cyprus white cheese. Mini Lamb Shish Chargrilled small cubes of marinated lamb. Mini Chicken Shish Chargrilled small cubes of chicken. Mini Duck & Date Shish Chargrilled small cubes of duck & date Sage & Prawns Black tiger prawns, wrapped in sage; fried in a tempura batter Falafel (v) (n) Broad bean, chickpea & vegetable fritter. Humus Kavurma (n) Humus sprinkled with small chunks of lamb & pine nuts. Sucuk Spicy garlic Turkish sausage cooked on the chargrill.
Kazan Fire Grill Kazan Special Layers of marinated & chargrilled chicken, lamb shish & kofte. Served on pitta bread with strained yoghurt & spiced tomato sauce. 15.50 The Sultan s Shish Kebabs Prime cut of lamb or chicken, marinated & chargrilled with vegetables. Served with rice or chunky fries & salad. 14.95 Pasha Koftesi Chargrilled minced lamb, mixed with herbs, spices & Kashar cheese. Served with creamy garlic mash. 13.95 Ottoman Grill Marinated until tender; a selection of chicken & lamb shish & kofte plus a lamb chop, poussin & garlic sausage. Served with rice or chunky fries & salad. 15.95 Kulbasti (Fillet of lamb) Grilled fillet of lamb rubbed with rosemary. Served with salad & a choice of rice or chunky fries. 14.95 Kazan Steak (a) Char grilled rib eye steak with a brandy cream bell pepper & mushroom sauce, served with chunky fries. 17.95 Fire-grilled Poussin Baby chicken marinated with yoghurt, lemon & chilli, cut & grilled served with salad & rice. 13.95 Adana Kofte From the south of Turkey, fiery red chillies blended with minced lamb & chargrilled, served with salad & rice or chunky fries. 13.95 Side Dishes Traditional Rice 2.95 Fries 2.95 Garlic Mash 2.95 Spinach Sauté 3.95 Leafy Green Salad 2.95 Mixed Salad with Feta 5.95 Bread & olives 1.95 Yogurt 2.95
Kazan Firin (oven) Kuzu Tandir Succulent slow roasted crispy shoulder of lamb with wild thyme (minimum 2 people) 11.95p/p Kayseri Kofte An Ottoman recipe of rolled minced lamb & bulgur wheat stewed in a tomato & chickpea sauce served on a bed of creamy garlic mash topped with yogurt 13.95 Incik: Slow-roasted lamb shank - with garlic mash 13.95 - with smoked aubergine mash 15.95 Hunkar Begendi (Sultan s Delight) Traditional Ottoman dish of gently stewed lamb with spice, presented on a bed of smoked aubergine mash 14.95 Seafood Kadayif Levrek Sea bass fillet wrapped in shredded filo with a creamy smoked aubergine sauce. 17.95 Imperial Seafood Guvech King prawn, monkfish & scallops, simmered with mediterranean vegetables & herbs in a regional tomato & wine sauce served with giant bulgur. (a) 18.50 Aegean Salmon Crispy pan fried salmon fillet served with a pistachio & coconut cream sauce. 17.50 Fish of the Day: Please ask your server Vegetarian Mualle Aubergine, courgette, mixed vegetables & lentil stew with pomegranate molasses served with giant bulgur. 11.95 - with goat s cheese 13.95 Bezelye A traditional vegetarian dish of slow cooked peas with semi sun blushed tomatoes, carrots & potatoes served with rice. 11.95 Vegetarian Moussaka Layers of vegetables encased with a béchamel sauce then topped with cheese & oven baked. Served with a green salad. 11.95
Kazan Set Menu Pre-theatre before 6.30pm only. A mixed mezze platter for one with a choice of main meal. Mezze Platter Hot & cold mezze Choice of Main: Kayseri Kofte - Fire-grilled Poussin - Vegetarian Moussaka 14.95 per person A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill and distributed between the staff MENU KEY: (a) Alcohol used in preperation (n) Contains Nuts (v) Suitable for Vegetarians
Ottoman Feast Treat yourself and indulge your guests with this lavish feast. The finest Ottoman cuisine will be brought to you dish by dish, building to a feast of four magnificent courses. Selection of Cold Mezze Humus, Tabouleh, Dovme Hiyar, Pancar Kisir Selection of Hot Mezze Feta Borek, Grilled Hellimi, Sucuk, Calamari Selection of Grills Succulent lamb and chicken shish, spicy lamb and chicken kofte, sumac-dressed chicken wing, rose herrisa lamb rib all served with side salads, chunky fries and basmati rice Assorted Dessert (n) A selection of the sultan s favourite desserts, including baklava, chocolate pyramids, stuffed apricots and rose-petal ice cream, served with fresh mint tea 34.95 per person
The Art of Ottoman Indulgence