Pera Soho

Hummus

Silky, properly seasoned chickpea purée with good olive oil — a reliable benchmark for whether a Mediterranean kitchen is paying attention

Sigara Böreği

Crisp fried phyllo cigars stuffed with white cheese and herbs — one of the more distinctly Turkish offerings on the meze menu

Lamb Kebab

Grilled ground lamb with smoky char and warm spicing, served with flatbread and yogurt — a solid anchor for the savory portion of the meal

Branzino

Whole or filleted Mediterranean sea bass, typically prepared simply with olive oil, lemon, and herbs — lets the fish speak rather than masking it

Shakshuka

Weekend brunch staple — eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, best when the yolks are still runny and the bread arrives for dragging

House Cocktails

Turkish-inflected drinks that borrow from the Mediterranean spirit shelf — the cocktail menu is a genuine reason to come here beyond the food

Chicken Kebab