Istanbul Restaurant Birmingham is a Turkish restaurant at 2 Stockwell Road in Handsworth Wood. The welcoming dining room is geared towards family meals, groups and relaxed evenings with friends. Fresh preparation and generous platters make sharing an important part of the experience.
Charcoal grilling is central to the kitchen, with lamb shish, chicken shish, Adana kebab, wings, chops and ribs available separately or in combinations. Large house platters bring several of those meats together with rice, salad, bread and dips. Grilled sea bass, salmon and king prawns provide substantial seafood alternatives.
Cold and hot meze let diners begin with familiar Turkish and Mediterranean flavours before the main grill. Vegetarian dishes include falafel, halloumi, vegetable kebabs and earthenware casseroles. Guests with allergies should ask about the current ingredients, marinades and shared cooking areas before placing an order.
Ayran, salgam, juices, soft drinks and Turkish tea accompany the food, while baklava, rice pudding and kunafa provide traditional sweet finishes. Takeaway and delivery are available alongside table service. Istanbul Restaurant Birmingham offers Handsworth Wood a broad introduction to Turkish cooking built around fire, freshness and convivial hospitality.
Address: 2 Stockwell Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B21 9RJ, United Kingdom
Istanbul Restaurant Handsworth Menu
Sea Food
SEA BASS
Grilled sea bass with roasted vegetables, served with salad and rice.
SALMON
Grilled salmon served with sautéed spinach and baby potatoes, with lemon and butter sauce.
KING PRAWN
Grilled king prawns marinated in olive oil and garlic, served with salad and rice.
Combinations Kebabs
LAMB RIBS & CHICKEN WINGS
LAMB SHISH & CHICKEN SHISH
LAMB SHISH & ADANA
CHICKEN SHISH & ADANA
CHICKEN BEYTI & ADANA
Side Orders
CHIPS / RICE
BULGUR /YOGHURT
GRILLED BREAD/ GRILLED CORN
BREAD
Vegetarian Dishes
VEGETARIAN ISKENDER
Deep fried falafel chopped and over of roasted bread with Iskander sauce and yoghurt, topped with tomato sauce. Served with rice and salad.
SEBZELI GUVEC
Mushroom, onion, peppers, tomato and aubergine cooked in an earthware pot. Served with rice and salad.
HALIM & PEPPERS KEBAB
Grilled Helloumi Cheese and peppers served with salad
VEGETARIAN KEBAB
Aubergine, red and green pepper, mushroom and onion cooked on charcoal grill topped with tomato sauce and garlic. Served with rice and salad,
FALAFEL MIXED VEGETABLES
Falafel cooked with mix vegetables
HALLOUMI MIXED VEGETABLES
Grilled halloumi cooked with mix vegetables
Salads
GRILLED ONION SALAD
Grilled onions mixed with tomatoes, parsley, and sumac, with a dressing of olive oil and lemon.
SHEPHERD SALAD
Cubed vine tomato, cucumber, onion and parsley dressed with pomegranate syrup and olive oil
SEASONAL SALAD
Fresh tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, parsley with dressing
EZME SALAD
Fresh minced vegetables with parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate syrup
GREEK SALAD
Mixed salad with feta cheese and olive oil.
Main Dishes
All mains are served with Rice, Couscous (bulgur), Dips, and Bread.
DONER (LAMB OR CHICKEN)
Thinly sliced lamb or chicken doner roasted on an upright spit. It is served with salad, rice, couscous, and bread.
CHICKEN WINGS
Grilled chicken wings, served with salad and rice.
CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB
Marinated cubes of chicken breast on skewer served with rice and salad.
CHICKEN BEYTI
Spicy minced of chicken with garlic, chilli and herbs grilled on skewer. Served with rice and salad
ADANA
Spicy minced of lamb grilled on skewer. Served with rice and salad.
LAMB SPARE RIBS
Lamb spare ribs cooked on charcoal grill. Served with Rice and Salad
LAMB SHISH KEBAB
Marinated cubes of lamb grilled on skewer. Served with rice and salad
LAMB CHOPS
Lamb Chops cooked on charcoal grill. Served with rice and salad
CHICKEN WRAP SARMA (KUFIA)
A traditional Turkish dish featuring marinated chicken wrapped in soft flatbread, served with fresh vegetables and a special sauce. Perfect for a flavorful, on-the-go meal.
LAMB WRAP SARMA (KUFIA)
A classic Turkish dish with tender lamb, wrapped in soft flatbread, and complemented by fresh vegetables and a special sauce.
Mixed Kebabs
MIXED KEBAB 1
1 Skewered of Adana shish, 1 skewered of lamb shish, 1 skewered of chicken shish, served withrice and salad,
MIXED KEBAB 2
1 skewered of adana shish, 1 skewered of lamb shish, 2 pieces of lamb chops served with rice and salad
MIXED KEBAB 3
4 pieces lamb ribs, 4 pieces of chicken wings, 2 pieces lamb chops served with rice and salad
Cold Starter
HUMUS
Chickpeas blend with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic
CACIK
Chopped Cucumber with creamy yogurt, mint, a hint of garlic and olive oil
KISIR
Crushed wheat salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon, olive oil and pomegranate syrup.
MIX OLIVES
Mixed green and black olives
YAPRAK DOLMA
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, kenels.
RUSSIAN SALAD
Vegetables mixed with mayonnaise.
PATLICAN SOSLU
A mixture of aubergine, potatoes, onions and peppers stewed in tomato sauce.
MIX COLD MEZE
Choose selection of 6 cold mezes
BABA GANOUSH
Roasted, chopped aubergine with tahini (a sesame seed paste), garlic, and lemon juice to make a delicious, creamy dip.
Hot Starter
CORBA (SOUP)
FALAFEL
Deep fried broad beam and chick peas, sesame with fresh herbs served with hummus
SIGARA BOREGI
Deep fried rolled filo pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
GARLIC MUSHROOM
Grilled chopped mushroom with garlic and lemon juice topped with parsley.
HELIM
Grilled halloumi cheese
SUCUK
Grilled Turkish sausage
CALAMARI (5 Pieces)
Deep fried calamari rings served with tartar sauce.
KING PRAWNS (7 Pieces)
Pan fried meat ball with oriental herbs and spices
HUMUS KAVURMA
Diced lamb pan fried with garlic butter sauce, parsley then poiured on home made humus.
HOT MIX MEZE
Selection of mix meze: hellum, falafel, sigara boregi, calmrai, sucuk.
ONION RINGS
Specials
CHEF SPECIALS
A skewered of lamb shish, chicken shish, Kofte (adana) shish, 4 pieces of chicken wings, 4 pieces of lamb ribs, 1 chicken Beyti, served with salad and rice.
HOUSE SPECIALS
For groups of 6-10 people, enjoy a delicious combination of skewered lamb shish, skewered chicken beyti (kofta), chicken shish, and lamb kofta (Adana). This platter also includes eight pieces of chicken wings, eight pieces of lamb ribs, and your choice of lamb or chicken doner. It is served with bulgur (couscous), rice, salad, and bread.
ISTANBUL ISPECIALS
Choice of 2 cold starter, chicken shish, chicken wings, lamb ribs, served with salad & rice.
MIXED OF LAMB KEBABS (2 to 3 People)
Includes 2 skewers of lamb kofte (Adana), 1 skewer of lamb shish, 4 pieces of lamb ribs, and 1 piece of lamb chops. Served with salad, rice, bulger (cuscus), and bread.
MIXED OF CHICKEN KEBABS (2 to 3 People)
Includes 2 skewers of chicken beyti (kofte), 1 skewer of chicken shish, and 8 pieces of chicken wings. Served with salad, rice, bulger (cuscus), and bread.
LUNCH MEAL (All Day)
Choice of skewered lamb/chicken shish, chicken/lamb kofte, 4 ribs, or 5 chicken wings. Served with salad, rice, bulger (cuscus), and bread.
Kids Menu
Kids Menu – £7.50
Sausage & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Chicken Kebab & Chips
Lamb Kebab & Chips
Oven Dish
LAHMACUN
A traditional Turkish flatbread topped with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Crispy and delicious, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Dessert
OVEN BAKED SUTLAC
Traditional, creamy and delicious rice pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top
BAKLAVA
A sweet traditional dessert with layers of filo pastry filled with pistachios and soakedin honey syrup
DONDURMA
Ice cream with a choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawbery
FUDGE CAKE
Rich and satisfying chocolate cake
KUNAFA
A delicious middle Eastern dessert with layered crispy pastry and sweet cheese soaked in syrup.
Drinks
STILL WATER / SPARKLY WATER
ORANGE JUICE
CRANBERRY JUICE
APPLE JUICE
MANGO JUICE
COKE
330ml
DIET COKE
330ml
PEPSI
330ml
SPRITE
330ml
FANTA
330ml
AYRAN
275ml
SALGAM
275ml
RUBICON
330ml
J2O
275ml
RED BULL
250ml