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Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

182 NASSAU ST, PRINCETON, NJ
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Featured Items

  • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

    12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
    $3.95
  • Smoked Rib with Jue Sauce

    Slow-cooked for 6 hours smoked short ribs, mashed potatoes, crispy leeks, and pistachio jus sauce
    $40.95
  • Margherita Flatbread

    San Marzano tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo burrata, fresh basil, and olive oil
    $19.95

Beverages Menu

Cold Drink

  • Regular Bottle Water

    $3.00
  • Large Bottle Water

    $5.00
  • Canned Soda

    $3.50
  • Lemonade

    $5.00
  • Fresh Orange Juice

    $7.00
  • Regular Uludag Sparkling

    $3.50
  • Large Uludag Sparkling

    $6.75
  • Ice Tea

    $4.50
  • Ice Hibiscus tea

    $5.00

Hot Drink

  • Coffee

    $4.00
  • Hot Chocolate

    $5.00
  • Tea

    $3.50
  • Turkish Coffee

    $4.00
  • Espresso

    $4.00
  • Double Espresso

    $5.75
  • Americano

    $5.00
  • Cappuccino

    $5.75

Mocktails

  • Garden Cooler

    $6.50
  • Pink Barbie

    $6.50
  • Virgin Mojito

    $6.50
  • Passion Fruit Punch

    $6.50
  • Tropical Mood

    $6.50
  • Sour Berry Smash

    $6.50
  • Butterfly Tea

    $6.50

Lunch Menu

Soups

  • Beyran

    Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chefs spices
    $13.95
  • Lobster Bisque

    Silky lobster soup made from roasted shells, rich, creamy, and full of flavor
    $15.95

From Garden

  • Istanbul Salad

    Bulgur with turnip, pomegranate, herbs, pomegranate molasses, tomato, cucumber, and salty cashews
    $16.95
  • Spinach Salad

    Lettuce, cilantro sauce, Parmesan, and orange segments
    $15.95
  • Kale Salad with Pumpkin

    Marinated kale, roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses
    $15.95
  • Bowl Salad

    Seasonal mixed organic greens, avocado, red cabbage, cherry tomato, cucumber, crispy chickpeas. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce
    $15.95

Starters

  • Humus with Pastrami

    Hummus, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and red pepper oil
    $13.95
  • Nazuktan

    Roasted vegetables (eggplant, peppers, onion, garlic) with yogurt blend, puffed wheat, and red pepper sauce
    $13.95
  • Dry Smoked Tzatziki

    Smoked yogurt blended with cucumber, dill, chives, mint, herb oil, and dried cranberries
    $12.95
  • Pumpkin Sinkonta

    Roasted pumpkin with yogurt, chili oil, pumpkin seeds, and crispy phyllo dough
    $12.95
  • Shakshouka

    Fried eggplants, potatoes and peppers with tomato sauce, parsley and yogurt
    $15.95
  • Zucchini Beauty

    Baby zucchini with a green coriander sauce, citrus-cured orange segments, toasted almonds, mint, dill, and green herb oil (chef's specials)
    $14.95
  • Mixed Cold Starter Plate

    Combination of Muhammara, Pumpkin Sinkonta, Dry Smoked Tzatziki, Hummus and Cretan dip
    $28.95
  • Muhammara

    Rosted red bell pepper, garlic, tomato and pepper paste, walnut and pomegranate molasses.
    $13.95

Appetizers

  • Fried Calamari

    Fried calamari served with sumac tarator dip, lemon-pepper seasoning, and lime
    $18.95
  • Crispy Turkish Dumplings

    Crispy Turkish dumplings (Meat) served with yogurt, tomato sauce, and red butter
    $14.95
  • Arancini

    Four pieces of crispy rice balls, smoked cucumber yogurt, green herb oil, and pecorino cheese
    $14.95
  • Crispy Octopus

    Octopus, arugula pesto, lemon and bean puree serve with organic mixed green
    $20.95
  • Butter Brown Shrimp

    Shrimp sautéed with green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, and roasted shallots in brown butter
    $18.95
  • Crispy Veal Liver

    Crispy veal liver served with focaccia crisps and onion salad
    $19.95

Main Entrées

  • Anatolian Tapas

    Smoked rib, crispy fish sticks, chicken, three piece traditional lavash, spicy pesto, lettuce, red cabbage, caramelized onion, with fresh thyme
    $17.95
  • Shredded Rib Wrap

    Shredded rib, traditional lavash, cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomato, caramelized onion, and lettuce
    $17.95
  • Shredded Chicken Wrap

    Shredded chicken, traditional lavash, cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomato, caramelized onion, and lettuce
    $15.95
  • Meatball Wrap

    Meatball, traditional lavash, onions salad, tomato and lettuce
    $16.95
  • Lamb Shish Kebab

    Lamb shish kebab, traditional lavash, orzo, Turkish cream, spicy pesto and pickles
    $19.95
  • Chicken Shish Kebab

    Chicken shish kebab, traditional lavash, orzo, Turkish cream, spicy pesto and pickles
    $18.95
  • Kofte Kebab

    Traditional flat-style grilled meatballs made with ground short rib and sirloin, served with bread, yogurt, tomato sauce, and brown butter
    $26.95
  • Mediterranean Branzino

    Mediterranean sea bass fillet, served with mushroom, baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
    $29.95
  • Salmon

    Mushrooms, organic baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
    $29.95
  • Eggplant Kebab (Karnıyarık)

    Smoked eggplant, minced meat, garlic yogurt, tomato sauce, and parsley
    $26.95
  • Pappardelle al Ragù

    Fresh pappardelle pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded meat, pecorino, chives and green oil.
    $26.95
  • Grilled Mushroom with potato pure

    Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
    $26.95
  • LUNCH ($25 PER-PERSON)

    $25.00

From the Oven

  • Mediterranean Veggie Flatbread

    Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, olives, corn, feta cheese, and chives
    $17.95
  • Mushroom Flat Bread

    Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish and pomegranate pieces on top
    $17.95
  • Margherita Flatbread

    San Marzano tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo burrata, fresh basil, and olive oil
    $17.95
  • Rib Flatbread

    Smoked shredded rib, onion pickle, buffalo mozzarella, jus sauce, and chives
    $18.95
  • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

    12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
    $3.95
  • Lamb Casserole

    Lamb pieces, onion, garlic, red and green peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, brown butter sauce, served with pull-apart bread
    $26.95
  • BBQ Chicken Garlic Flatbread

    Buffalo mozzarella, chicken pieces, red onion, chives, and honey BBQ sauce
    $18.95
  • Bread 0

Dessert

  • San Sebastián Cheesecake

    Creamy Basque-style cheesecake with caramelized top and rich vanilla flavor
    $13.95
  • Roll Baklava

    Crispy phyllo pastry with pistachio cream served with ice cream and milk crunch
    $16.95
  • CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

    Served with milk ice cream and cherry sauce
    $14.95
  • Poached Pear

    Served with mastic pudding, cotton candy, ground pistachios and baklava crisps.
    $13.95
  • Ice Cream

    $5.00

Dinner Menu

Soups

  • Beyran

    Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chefs spices
    $14.95
  • Lobster Bisque

    Silky lobster soup made from roasted shells, rich, creamy, and full of flavor
    $18.95

Starters

  • Hummus with Pastirma

    Anatolian-style chickpea purée blended with lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and garlic, topped with pastrami and pine nuts
    $16.95
  • Nazuktan

    Roasted vegetables (eggplant, peppers, onion, garlic) with yogurt blend, puffed wheat, and red pepper sauce
    $15.95
  • Dry Smoked Tzatziki

    Smoked yogurt blended with cucumber, dill, chives, mint, herb oil, and dried cranberries
    $12.95
  • Smoked Eggplant Mash

    Butter-roasted smoked eggplant blended with garlic, pistachios, mint, roasted red bell peppers, and saffron butter
    $15.95
  • Pumpkin Sinkonta

    Roasted pumpkin with yogurt, chili oil, pumpkin seeds, and crispy phyllo dough
    $15.95
  • Zucchini Beauty

    Baby zucchini with a green coriander sauce, citrus-cured orange segments, toasted almonds, mint, dill, and green herb oil (chef's specials)
    $16.95
  • Shakshouka

    Fried eggplants, potatoes and peppers with tomato sauce, parsley and yogurt
    $15.95
  • Muhammara

    Roasted red peppers blended with tahini, garlic, tomato sauce and pepper paste, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses
    $14.95
  • Dry-Age Branzino Ceviche

    Dry-aged branzino cured in lemon and lime juice, served with green apple, red onion, cilantro sauce, and olive oil
    $19.95
  • Mixed Cold Starter

    Muhammara, pumpkin sinkonta, dry smoked tzatziki, hummus, and Nazuktan
    $35.95

From Garden

  • Istanbul Salad

    Heirloom or seasonal local tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, olives, and buffalo burrata, finished with a brown butter vinaigrette
    $20.95
  • Baby Spinach Salad

    Fresh organic baby spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, toasted almonds, and pomegranate vinaigrette with olive oil
    $16.95
  • Kale Salad with Pumpkin

    Marinated kale, roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses
    $16.95
  • Bowl Salad

    Seasonal mixed organic greens, avocado, red cabbage, cherry tomato, cucumber, crispy chickpeas. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce
    $17.95

Appetizers

  • Crispy Turkish Dumplings

    Crispy Turkish dumplings (Meat) served with yogurt, tomato sauce, and red butter
    $14.95
  • Arancini

    Four pieces of crispy rice balls, smoked cucumber yogurt, green herb oil, and pecorino cheese
    $15.95
  • Crispy Octopus

    Octopus, arugula pesto, lemon and bean puree serve with organic mixed green
    $24.95
  • Butter Brown Shrimp

    Shrimp sautéed with green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes, thyme, and roasted shallots in brown butter
    $19.95
  • Crispy Veal Liver

    Crispy veal liver served with focaccia crisps and red onion
    $19.95
  • Fried Calamari

    Fried calamari served with sumac tarator dip, lemon-pepper seasoning, and lime
    $19.95

Main Entrées

  • Smoked Rib with Jue Sauce

    Slow-cooked for 6 hours smoked short ribs, mashed potatoes, crispy leeks, and pistachio jus sauce
    $40.95
  • Lamb Shank

    Mashed potatoes, thyme, jus sauce, and chives
    $38.95
  • Lamb Chops

    Herb cheese risotto, grilled asparagus, domestic lamb chops, and jus sauce
    $55.95
  • Grilled Mushrooms with Potato Purée

    Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
    $27.95
  • Grilled Octopus

    Baked mushrooms, mashed potato and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing
    $34.95
  • Kofte Kebab

    Flat meatball, bread pieces, yogurt, tomato sauce and brown butter.
    $36.95
  • Çengelli Taş Mix Grill

    Chicken shish, lamb shish, and shrimp skewers, served with barley orzo, mixed pickles, and spicy pesto
    $53.95
  • Çengelli Taş One Skewer

    $25.95
  • Salmon

    Mushrooms, organic baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
    $35.95
  • Mediterranean Sea Bass (Branzino)

    Mediterranean sea bass fillet, mushrooms, baby spinach, almond cream, and lemon
    $33.95
  • Eggplant Kebab (Karniyarik)

    Ground beef filled eggplants, served with yogurt and flat bread
    $32.95
  • Seafood Paella

    Paella rice with octopus, mussels, shrimp, and fish, finished with chives, parsley, jalapeño, and lemon-lime
    $39.95
  • Pappardelle Al Ragu

    San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh pappardelle pasta, shredded rib meat, pecorino cheese, chives, and green herb oil
    $30.95
  • Paella de Pollo (Chicken)

    Traditional style paella made with paella rice and spiced chicken, finished with chives, parsley, jalapeño pepper, and lemon-lime
    $34.95
  • Dry-Aged Whole Branzino

    Whole Mediterranean sea bass, dry-aged to enhance flavor, grilled to perfection and served with smoked lemon and lime
    $60.95
  • Rib-Eye Steak

    Prime cut ribeye steak grilled to perfection, served with herb cheese risotto, herb butter, and rich jus sauce
    $62.95
  • Dinner ($45 PER-PERSON)

    $45.00

From the Oven

  • Rib Flatbread

    Smoked shredded rib, onion pickle, buffalo mozzarella, jus sauce, and chives
    $27.95
  • Mediterranean Veggie Flatbread

    Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, olives, corn, feta cheese, and chives
    $25.95
  • Mushroom Flat Bread

    Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish and pomegranate pieces on top
    $25.95
  • Margherita Flatbread

    San Marzano tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo burrata, fresh basil, and olive oil
    $19.95
  • BBQ Chicken Garlic Flatbread

    Traditional cheese, garlic chicken pieces, zaatar and fresh seasonal greens with pesto sauce.
    $23.95
  • Balloon Bread (Flatbread)

    12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil
    $3.95
  • Lamb Casserole

    Lamb pieces, onion, garlic, mushroom, thyme, brown butter, served as covered with flat bread.
    $30.95
  • Bread 0

Dessert Menu

  • San Sebastián Cheesecake

    Creamy Basque-style cheesecake with caramelized top and rich vanilla flavor
    $13.95
  • Roll Baklava

    Crispy phyllo pastry with pistachio cream served with ice cream and milk crunch
    $16.95
  • Poached Pear

    Served with mastic pudding, cotton candy, ground pistachios and baklava crisps.
    $14.95
  • Chocolate Lava Cake

    Served with milk ice cream and cherry sauce
    $13.95
  • Ice Cream

    $5.00

Side Dishes

  • Orzo

    $10.95
  • Mashed Potatoes

    Cherry Pieces, broth, parmesan Chesee
    $10.95
  • Rissotto

    Papper Paste, traditional veggie sauté
    $11.95
  • Roasted Mushroom and Spinach

    Four different wild Mushrooms and organic spinach
    $12.95
  • Grilled Asparagus

    $11.95

Lamb Chops

$55.95

Herb cheese risotto, grilled asparagus, domestic lamb chops, and jus sauce

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Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine Location and Ordering Hours

(609) 423-2811
182 NASSAU ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08542
Closed • Opens Sunday at 11AM
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