Turkuaz, Jakarta

Turkuaz is a colourful Turkish restaurant located slightly south of the city centre.

Ispanakli Peyniril Borek
Wood oven baked Spinach and Turkish white cheese in phyllos
The spinach-filled phyllos is warm and creamy. The hummus is warm. The bread is warm. In other words, they have bothered to pay attention to details.

Mezze Platter (for 2 persons)
Consists of Zeytinyagli Humus, Babaganuc, Gavurdagi Salatasi, Ispanakli Peynirli Borek and bread

Karides Kebab
Char grilled marinated king prawns served with Burgul Pilav
A thick, firm white prawn thoroughly grilled and excellently paired with salad made up of sliced raw shallots and chopped raw tomatoes. The warmth of the prawn and the coldness of the salad balance each other out. The raw salad refreshes the palette. Comes also with couscous.

Patlicanli Kuzu Incik Kebabi
Olive oil fried aubergines in home dried thyme with Sehriyeli Pilav

This is the chef’s signature lamb shank dish. The original recipe hails from the chef’s village. The lamb is baked overnight in a wood oven with home dried herbs and spices. Despite being a signature dish, it is a little bland. It is basically a huge chunk of meat with gravy and eggplant. Neither the gravy nor the eggplant is very flavourful.