What should I order at Alaf?

Signature dishes to try: Wood-fired specialties, Yoruk-inspired dishes, Kurdish influences.

How much does Alaf cost per person?

The average spend is about 2 500 ₺ per person (1 500 ₺–4 000 ₺).

Anatolien contemporain · Kuruçeşme

Name: Alaf
Address: Kuruçeşme Cad. No:19, Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, Kuruçeşme, Istanbul, TR
Telephone: +90 532 015 9419

Cuisine nomade anatolienne au four à bois, avec rooftop bar

₺2,875 median main course, from 4 priced dishes on the menu

Menu record dated 2026-06-07, read from the venue's own published source.

What should I order at Alaf?: Signature dishes to try: Wood-fired specialties, Yoruk-inspired dishes, Kurdish influences.
How much does Alaf cost per person?: The average spend is about 2 500 ₺ per person (1 500 ₺–4 000 ₺).

Plats et prix sélectionnés, fournis par l'établissement et vérifiés récemment.

"Şanlıurfa" Minced Meat

Beef minced by hand with a cleaver, prepared in the "Şanlıurfa" style.

1610 ₺
Sultani Pea Salad

Lemon zest, "Antep" pistachio and charred peas.

1410 ₺
Smoked Meat

Smoked and salted meat, two-year-aged tulum cheese, lavender honey and village yufka.

1930 ₺
"Torik Lakerda" (Cured Bonito)

Made to Chef Ali's recipe. A classic gastronomic expression of Istanbul.

1990 ₺
The Taste of Spring

The taste of green with unripe almonds, fresh garlic, artichoke and other spring greens.

1410 ₺

"Alaşehir" Kapama

Traditional hand-rolled börek, finished with a beef broth dashi.

2050 ₺
From the Classic Alaf Pides – Smoked Lamb Ribs and Herb Salad

In pide form, smoked lamb ribs served with fresh herbs.

2150 ₺
Garfish

Garfish with pil-pil sauce and pickled apple.

1990 ₺
"Thrace" Wild Mushroom Pide

Pide enriched with "Thrace" wild mushroom, black trumpet mushroom and king oyster mushroom, and a fermented mushroom purée.

1990 ₺
Grilled Lamb Ribs with İsot (4 pieces)

Lamb ribs grilled with "Şanlıurfa" İsot pepper. As it should be, eaten by hand.

2200 ₺
Veal Sweetbreads

Spring onion, reduced beef broth.

1950 ₺

Fish of the Day on the Stone

Steamed fish of the day with pil-pil sauce and its accompaniment.

2900 ₺
Lamb Shank in Bread (For Two)

Lamb shank cooked overnight over low heat, wrapped in buttered dough, to share.

3200 ₺
"Gaziantep" Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin with herb salad, crispy potatoes and a rich demi-glace sauce.

2850 ₺
Jerusalem Artichoke Trio

Crispy, caramelized and smoked Jerusalem artichoke, served with peanut and a light foam.

2200 ₺
Lamb Loin and Lamb Neck

Lamb loin and lamb neck cooked over low heat, with lamb jus and confit potatoes.

3600 ₺

"Denizli" Kale Pepper, Chocolate and "Tire" Mulberry

Kale pepper meets chocolate, finished with "Tire" black mulberry.

1200 ₺
Obruk Cheese, Caramel, Kumquat Sorbet and Tokat Poppy Seed

A balance of aged cheese, caramel and citrus freshness.

950 ₺
Chef Deniz's "Baklava"

(Since 2013) Antep pistachio and crispy layers.

1200 ₺