Manti
$17.99
Poached beef dumplings with yoghurt sauce and Turkish herbs.
“We love the food here, especially the manti! It’s my favorite comfort food on cold winter nights. Great service as well. Highly recommend!!!”
Turkish Food
Grape Leaves
$9.00
Grape leaves are stuffed with basmati rice and fresh herbs.
“We ordered takeout because I read an article on this place and wanted to try it. The food was amazing, but the dessert was the star! Definitely going to be coming back for more. Plus, the best grape leaves I've ever had!”
Appetizer Platter
$24.99
Grape leaves, cabbage, kibbeh, pastry, rolls, and a bagel make a sampler.
“Was a delicious lunch today. First time there. Had the Doner plate, the small beef dumplings and the appetizer plate that had a delicious cheese pastry. All so good. Service was great. Very nice staff and atmosphere. I will be back”
Lahmajun
$12.99
Thin flatbread topped with beef, peppers, tomatoes, parsley, and herbs.
“First for dinner here, and I will definitely be back! Halil & Fatma made my friend and I feel like more than just visitors at a restaurant, but a guest in their home! The Lentil Soup was amazing! I had the Lahmajun (a national Turkish dish) and it was terrific! My friend had a salad/rice/and chicken dish and it was awesome! We also tried the stuffed grape leaves, and yes! Halil is right! They are the best in town!! Thank you both, and your staff in the kitchen for a wonderful meal! My friend and I will definitely return!”
Salads
Shepherd Salad
$7.00+
Chopped vegetables dressed with olive oil, lemon, and pomegranate juice.
“Everything was fabulous. The lentil soup was divine. Try the shepherd salad, so good.”
Eggplant Salad
$7.00+
Grilled mashed eggplant with tomato, pepper, onion, lemon, and olive oil.
“The eggplant salad is a must, and everything else I’ve had is wonderful as well. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Kebabs
Ayasofya Kabab
$16.99
Beef or chicken strips come with crispy fries, tomato sauce, and yogurt.
“This is a lovely Turkish restaurant that recently opened in Kalamazoo, just off the campus. We enjoy Turkish cuisine and were keen to try it out. We ordered the Iskender Kebab and the Ayasofya kebab. Both were delicious, authentic Turkish. I'd also recommend the lentil soup as a starter. The place was very clean and the staff were also really friendly. And considering we had starters, main meal, and drinks, $47 for two was quite reasonable. Definitely recommend this place.”
Ayasofya Kofte
$14.99
Turkish meatballs come with bulghur rice and a side salad.
“Our food was delicious and service spot on. The Ayasofya Kofte, baklava, and turkish coffee was particularly good. Will definitely be back next time I am in Kalamazoo!”
Doner Kebab
Gobit Doner
$14.99+
Baked bread holds fries, vegetables, mayo, and your choice of filling.
“Very good!! I’ve been a few times, and everything I get is amazing! The best I’ve had so far is the Gobit Doner which is like a sandwich made on homemade bread. Fantastic!! They’ve done a great job with the atmosphere, and everything is just great! Surprised it’s not more busy! Give this place a try, you’ll love it!!”
Iskandar Kabab
$15.99
Doner over sautéed pita with tomato sauce, yogurt, and bulghur rice.
“Tried the Iskender kebab and it was really delicious. The meat was tender, the sauce was rich, and everything was well balanced. Great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back.”
Doner with Rice
$14.99
Spit-roasted doner, thinly sliced and served with rice and lettuce salad.
“Had doner (similar to pita meat) over rice; tasted great!!”
Ayasofya Platter
$44.99
Rotisserie beef and chicken, meatballs, bread, flatbreads, rice, and salad.
“Everything we had was delicious, we got the platter and it was great to try all the different meat options. We also tried an assortment of the desserts and all of them were so good”
Wraps
Doner Wrap
$12.99+
Wrap with a choice of beef, chicken, or falafel, fries, and pickles.
“Beef Doner Wrap was fresh and delicious”
Hatay Wrap
$12.99+
Chicken doner, fries, pickles, lettuce, and Ayasofya sauce fill this wrap.
“First time here and hatay wrap was 🔥 🔥 🔥”
Pide
Pide with Sojouk
$13.99
Thick-crust Turkish flatbread topped with sojouk sausage and mozzarella.
“I was really craving homemade Turkish food like my family’s and this place truly delivered! They are from Erzeroum and the flavors are very similar to my Armenian family’s cuisine. We had manti which was pillowy soft and delicious. Lahmacun is a generous portion and it was really juicy and so good. My husband had the soujuk pide and it was super cheesy and yummy. For dessert I highly recommend the knefe which made for satisfying cheese-pulls and is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Pairs perfectly with Turkish coffee and tea.”
Doner Pide
$15.99
Turkish flatbread topped with a choice of beef or chicken doner.
“Amazing Doner! Light fresh tasty food with great service and ambience!”
Pastries
Baklava with Pistachio Party Pack
$45.00
Flaky pistachio baklava comes as 36 pieces in a 2.65-pound pack.
“Excellent. Even the Baklava is made fresh per order.”
Anatolian Cheese Pastry (Su Boregi)
$9.50
Tender Turkish pastry layers filled with cheese make this savory appetizer.
“Fantastic little place that I wish was here went I went to college. Being Turkish, I am always looking for good Turkish food. This place did not disappoint,.the gözleme (flatbread) was authentic and very light. The crust on the lahmacun was crispy and thin. Su borek was very good and made in-house. Didn't get to try the manti, but saw it on a neighboring table and it looked very good. Very friendly staff and overall great experience. Will definitely return! Thank you!”
Baklava with Pistachio
$5.50
Flaky pastry and sweet syrup surround pistachio in this Turkish dessert.
“Excellent service. Don't skip the pistachio baklava.”
Baklava, Cold Milky with Pistachio
$7.99
Pistachio baklava served cold with a milky texture.
“Very good food and service. The coco milk baklava was excellent”
Desserts
Chocolate Baklava
$7.99
Two pieces of chocolate baklava make up one portion.
“Very clean. The owner is very nice. And the chocolate baklava is to die for.”
Baklava, Roll with Pistachio Party Pack
$54.00
A 2.20-pound pack of rolled baklava with pistachio.
Baklava Assorted Party Pack
$54.00
A 2.75-pound assortment of pistachio, walnut, and chocolate baklava.
Carrot Slice with Pistachio
$9.00
A slice of pistachio baklava is served with ice cream.
