Aksaray – Middle Eastern
Steaming bowls of aromatic lamb and lentil soups anchor the experience at Aksaray, where the air is thick with the comforting, savory scents of a traditional hearth. Guests linger over a vibrant spread of smoky babaghanous and creamy hummus, or explore the colorful textures of chilled eggplant salads and zesty piaz that celebrate a rich, soul-warming culinary heritage.
1618, East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11229 +17183759237 https://www.aksarayrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, carnivore, volumetrics, aip, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Menu
- Lentil Soup - $8: Red lentils pureed into a fan favorite soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Soup - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Tripe Soup - $9.5: Beef tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Volumetrics, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Soup - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Hummus - $9: Chick Peas Mashed with Lemon Juice, Garlic and Tahini.
- Babaghanous - $9: Puree of eggplant, flavored with olive oil, garlic and other ingredients. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Turkish Eggplant Salad - $9: Smoked Eggplant mashed with green and red peppers. Flavored with olive oil and garlic. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Eggplant with sauce - $9: Fried eggplant with Aksaray Tomato Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Russian Salad "Oliveye" - $9: Boiled diced potatoes, carrots, green peas, brined dill pickles and eggs all together dressed with mayonnaise. No Meat. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Piaz - $9: White beans with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Haydari - $9: Curd of yogurt and sour cream with walnuts and a hint of garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Grape Leaves - $8: Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Small Appetizer Mix - $16: Mix of all cold appetizers.
- Large Appetizer Mix - $20: Mix of all cold appetizers.
- Cacik - $9: Yogurt, dill, mint and little cucumber. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Sigara Borek - $9: Fried fillo dough with feta cheese inside. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Calamari - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Fries (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- French Fries (Large) - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Falafel Platter - $11: Served with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, red cabbage and pita. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Pan Fried Calves Liver - $16: Calves liver pan fried and spiced to taste bud perfection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Meat Pie (Lahmacun) - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Green Salad (Medium) - $10: Mixed greens with freshly cut cucumbers and onions. Mixed with lemon juice and olive oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Green Salad (Large) - $13: Mixed greens with freshly cut cucumbers and onions. Mixed with lemon juice and olive oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shepherd Salad (Small) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Shepherd Salad (Medium) - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Shepherd Salad (Large) - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Gyro (Small) - $15: Grounded lamb wrapped around a large vertical spit and grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Gyro (Large) - $20: Grounded lamb wrapped around a large vertical spit and grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Shish Kebab (Small) - $16: Chunks of lamb on skewers grilled over charcoal. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Shish Kebab (Large) - $22: Chunks of lamb on skewers grilled over charcoal. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Adana Kebab (Small) - $15: Grounded lamb seasoned with spices and peppers then grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Adana Kebab (Large) - $20: Grounded lamb seasoned with spices and peppers then grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Kofte Kebab (Small) - $15: Grounded lamb with minced onions and other spices then grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Lamb Kofte Kebab (Large) - $20: Grounded lamb with minced onions and other spices then grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Chops Pirzola (Small) - $18: 2 pieces of grilled baby lamb chops over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Chops Pirzola (Large) - $33: 4 pieces of grilled baby lamb chops over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Iskender Kebab - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Yogurtlu Lamb Shish Kebab - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Yogurtlu Gyro Kebab - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Aksaray Kofte Special - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Gyro (Small) - $15: Chicken wrapped around a large vertical split then grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Gyro (Large) - $20: Chicken wrapped around a large vertical split then grilled. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shish Kebab (Small) - $15: Chunks of chicken breast marinated in spices and grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Shish Kebab (Large) - $20: Chunks of chicken breast marinated in spices and grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Adana Kebab (Small) - $15: Grounded chicken seasoned with spices and peppers. Grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Adana Kebab (Large) - $20: Grounded chicken seasoned with spices and peppers. Grilled on skewers. Served over rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Mixed Grill - $34: One lamb chop, one lamb shish kebab, one lamb adana kebab, one kofte, 1/4 lb lamb gyro. Served with rice and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Mixed Lamb and Chicken Adana Kebab - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Mixed Lamb and Chicken Shish Kebab - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Mixed Lamb and Chicken Gyro Kebab (Small) - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Mixed Lamb and Chicken Gyro Kebab (Large) - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Grilled Trout - $27
- Grilled Tilapia - $25
- Grilled Sea Bass - $25
- Beef Rib Steak - $28
- Sauteed Shrimp - $22
- Lamb Shish Kebab Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Shish Kebab Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Adana Kebab Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Adana Kebab Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal
- Chicken Adana Kebab Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Chicken Adana Kebab Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Kebab Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Kebab Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kofte Kebab Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Kofte Kebab Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Gyro Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Gyro Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Gyro Sandwich (Pita) - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Gyro Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Falafel Sandwich (Pita) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Falafel Sandwich (Turkish Bread) - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Mixed Gyro Sandwich - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Gyro w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Adana Kebab w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Grilled Kofte w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Kebab w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Adana w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Gyro w/ Soda Can - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Baklava - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Sobyet - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Burma - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brown Top Pudding Kazan Dibi - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coffee - $2.5
- Snapple - $3.5
- Turkish Coffee - $5
- Ayran - $3.5
- Gazoz Turkish Soda - $3.25
- Turkish Juice - $3
- Turkish Tea - $2
- Soda (Can) - $1.5
- Party of 5 - $153: 1 Large Shepard Salad, 1 Large Hummus, 1 Turkish Eggplant Appetizer, 1 Sigara Borek (5 pcs), Choice of Fried Liver or Calamari, 1 Large Lamb Shish Kebab Platter, 1 Large Mixed Gyro Platter, 1 Large Chicken Shish Kebab, 4 Breads, 5 White Sauces, 1 Tres Leches & 3 Baklava Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean
- Party of 10 - $288: 2 Large Shepard Salad, 1 Large Hummus, 1 Haydari, Choice of Piyaz or Sigara Borek, Choice of Fried Liver or Calamari, 1 Large Lamb Shish Kebab, 2 Large Lamb Gyro, 2 Large Chicken Gyro, 1 Large Lamb Adana, 1 Large Chicken Shish Kebab, 1 Large Chicken Adana, 6 Breads, 10 Sauces, 2 Tres Leches & 5 Baklava Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean
- Party of 15 - $372: 3 Large Shepard Salad, 2 Large Hummus, 1 Haydari, 1 Piyaz, 1 Babaganoush, 1 Fried Liver Cubes, 1 Large Lamb Shish Kebab, 2 Large Lamb Gyro, 2 Large Chicken Gyro, 2 Large Lamb Adana, 1 Large Chicken Shish Kebab, 2 Large Chicken Adana, 8 Breads, 15 Sauces, 2 Tres Leches & 5 Baklava Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean