Neolokal menu
At the heart of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Neolokal offers a masterful fusion of traditional Turkish flavors with modern culinary techniques. This menu showcases sustainability and local produce, celebrating Turkey's rich gastronomic heritage through inventive and thoughtfully composed dishes.
Starters
Begin your culinary journey with exquisite starters that balance earthy and oceanic flavors.
- Sourdough Bread with Parsley Marbled Butter and Cep Mushroom Powder - A rustic starter featuring tangy sourdough paired with velvety parsley-infused butter and an aromatic cep mushroom dusting.
- Celeriac & Pumpkin Roll with Spiced Pumpkin Cream, Pumpkin Glaze, Celery Oil, and Vegetable Foam - A vibrant vegetarian delight blending earthy celeriac and sweet pumpkin in a creamy, spiced harmony topped with delicate vegetable foam.
- Red Shrimp & Scallops with Malkara Lentils, Chard Stems, Baby Shrimp, Bisque Foam, and Chard Leather - This seafood medley offers tender shrimp and scallops layered with earthy lentils and enhanced by a light bisque foam.
- Morel Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce and Emulsion, Sautéed Morel, and Isot Oil - A luxurious mushroom-focused starter, featuring delicate dumplings enriched by sautéed morels and a smoky isot oil drizzle.
Mains
Savor expertly crafted main courses that honor local ingredients with modern finesse.
- Black Bass with Olive Oil-Braised Spotless Black-Eyed Peas, Fish & Olive Oil Emulsion - A delicate black bass dish served with buttery black-eyed peas and a rich emulsion melding fish and olive oil.
- Slow Cooked Lamb with Meatball and 'Kokoreç', Sweet Bean 'Piyaz' - A tender lamb entrée paired with flavorful meatball and traditional kokoreç, complemented by a sweet bean salad known as piyaz.
Desserts
Indulge your sweet tooth with desserts that exquisitely blend floral and traditional Turkish flavors.
- Revani with Rose, Rose Milk Ice Cream, Rose Delight, and Coconut Meringue - A sophisticated take on traditional revani, enriched with fragrant rose elements and light coconut meringue.
- Surprise Desserts from the Neolokal Team - Delight in a creative dessert crafted daily by the chefs, promising a unique and memorable sweet finale.
Drinks and specials
Neolokal complements its exquisite menu with expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of premium wines, each thoughtfully paired to enhance your dining experience. The leisurely pace of service invites you to savor every course alongside these exceptional drinks, creating an unforgettable evening in a stunning setting overlooking Istanbul.
