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Nefis Turkish Cafe Menu

September 7, 2026
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Nefis Turkish Cafe is a welcoming daytime cafe at 83 Crwys Road in Cardiff. The menu explores Turkish breakfast culture and home-style dishes, giving the neighbourhood a place for a substantial morning meal, a casual lunch or coffee with something sweet.

Traditional breakfast choices include eggs with pastirma, roasted lamb or sucuk, as well as menemen and çılbır. These dishes bring together warm bread, eggs, peppers, tomatoes, yoghurt and aromatic spices in combinations that are satisfying without losing their fresh character.

The wider food selection introduces familiar Turkish flavours through kebabs, meze, pide, börek and vegetable dishes. Homemade baklava and other sweets offer a natural finish, while the range is generous enough for visitors to share several plates and compare different styles.

Turkish coffee, sahlep and menengic coffee sit alongside espresso drinks, teas, milkshakes and alcohol-free cocktails. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation methods with the cafe, particularly where nuts, dairy, eggs or gluten may be present.

Address: 83 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4NF, Wales

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Nefis Turkish Cafe Menu

Appetizers

Sarma
£8.50

Stuffed vine leaves with seasoned rice (5 pieces). Hand-rolled vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of aromatic rice and herbs. A classic of Turkish cuisine, tender and slightly lemony. Enjoyed cold as an appetizer.

Shepherd's salad
£8.50

Tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion, feta. A refreshing salad made of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers, sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese. Simply dressed to highlight the freshness of the vegetables.

Tabbouleh
£8.50

Cracked wheat, tomato, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice. Salad made of fine bulgur, mixed with plenty of fresh herbs, tomato, and lemon. A light and tangy starter, perfect to whet the appetite.

Sigara böreg
£7.50

Phyllo pastry rolls filled with cheese, parsley. Crispy fried phyllo pastry cigars, filled with a melting mixture of white cheese and parsley. Served hot, they offer a pleasant contrast between crispy and soft.

Mujver
£7.50

Fried vegetable fritters with cheese. Fried fritters made from grated zucchini, herbs, and cheese. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, often served with yogurt.

Mixed meze assortment
£11

A varied selection of cold Turkish appetizers (mezzés) to share. Allows you to discover several flavors like hummus, eggplant caviar, and tzatziki in one plate.

Hummus
£8

Chickpea puree with olive oil. Creamy chickpea puree mixed with sesame paste (tahini), garlic, and lemon. Drizzled with olive oil, it’s a must-try with bread.

Patlican ezme
£8

Eggplant caviar. Grilled eggplant puree seasoned with garlic and olive oil. Offers a characteristic smoky flavor and a melting texture.

Tarama
£7.50

Cod roe. Creamy preparation based on smoked fish roe. Its flavor is salty and briny, with a smooth texture, ideal on toast.

Rus salatasi
£7.50

Macédoine salad. Also known as Olivier salad, it’s a mix of diced vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas) bound with creamy mayonnaise.

Tarator
£7.50

Spinach yogurt. Thick yogurt meze mixed with wilted spinach and garlic. A fresh and creamy appetizer.

Kanarya

Eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, white cheese. Mix of fried or grilled vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, peppers) topped with a white cheese or garlicky yogurt sauce.

Cacik

Cucumber with yogurt, garlic. Cold soup or dip made from yogurt, crunchy cucumbers, garlic, and dried mint. Very refreshing, similar to tzatziki but often more liquid.

Ezme

Spicy tomato puree. Finely chopped salad of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs. It’s a spicy and juicy preparation, full of vibrant flavors.

The Pide

Kasarli pide
£9

Mozzarella. A type of Turkish boat-shaped pizza, generously topped with melted cheese (mozzarella or kashkaval type). The dough is crispy on the edges and soft in the center.

Peynirli pide
£9.50

Feta, parsley, mozzarella. Pide topped with a mix of white cheeses (feta) and parsley, with a mozzarella base. A flavorful and savory vegetarian option.

Sucuklu pide
£9.50

Turkish sausage, egg, mozzarella. Pide topped with slices of sucuk (spicy beef sausage with garlic) and often an egg. A rich and fragrant dish.

Kiymali pide
£9.50

Seasoned minced meat, bell pepper, onion, parsley, tomatoes, mozzarella. The classic minced meat version, mixed with small diced vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, onions). The topping is juicy and well-seasoned.

Zebzeli pide
£9.50

Onion, pepper, bell pepper duo, feta. Vegetarian pide topped with a colorful mix of bell peppers, mild peppers, onions, and feta cheese. Light and fragrant.

Pide with 3 cheeses
£10

Mozzarella, feta, and goat cheese. For cheese lovers, a pide topped with a trio of mozzarella, feta, and goat cheese. Melting and rich in flavor.

Karisik pide
£10.50

Minced meat, Turkish sausage, mozzarella. Mixed pide combining seasoned minced meat and sucuk (Turkish sausage), all bound with melted cheese. Very hearty.

Kusbasi pide
£10.50

lamb, pepper, tomato, parsley. Topped with small pieces of tender lamb cut by hand, with tomatoes and peppers. A more refined and textured version than minced meat.

Pastirma pide
£10.50

Mozzarella, slice of dried beef. Pide with pastirma, a dried and spiced beef (similar to bresaola but spicier), on a bed of melted mozzarella.

Kids' Menu – 12 years

Kids' Menu
£9.90

Minced meat or chicken, homemade fries Capri-sun Kinder surprise 2 scoops of ice cream or chocolate mousse. Complete meal for children including a main course with fries, a drink, a dessert, and a surprise.

Our Grills

Kanat
£18

Marinated chicken wing skewer. Chicken wings marinated in Turkish spices then grilled over charcoal. The skin is crispy and the meat is juicy.

Tavuk
£18.50

Marinated chicken skewer. Skewer of marinated, tender, and fragrant chicken breast pieces, grilled. Usually served with rice or bulgur.

Kofte
£18.50

Seasoned minced beef and lamb. Minced meat balls (beef and lamb mix) with herbs and spices, grilled. A very popular family dish, flavorful and tender.

Tavuk Fileto
£19.50

Marinated chicken fillet and its roquefort sauce. Tender marinated chicken fillet, served with a creamy Roquefort sauce. A French touch on a grilled base.

Adana
£19.50

Minced lamb skewer. Long skewer of spicy minced lamb with red pepper, grilled over fire. A classic of Turkish kebab, with a smoky and spicy flavor.

Kuzu
£23.50

Marinated lamb skewer. Marinated lamb pieces skewer (shish kebab), grilled to remain tender and pink inside.

Peynirli Köfte
£24.50

Minced lamb with cheese, topped with tomato sauce. Minced meat balls stuffed or mixed with cheese, served with a rich tomato sauce. The melting cheese center adds a gourmet touch.

Dana Kaburga
£25.50

Veal chop. Grilled veal chop, offering tender and delicate white meat with a light grilled flavor.

Mixed Grill
£50

Assortment of grilled meats: lamb and chicken pieces, minced meat, chop, and chicken wing. A large tasting platter featuring several types of grilled meats (lamb, chicken, kofte, chops). Ideal for sharing and trying everything.

Pirzola
£26.50

Lamb chops. Grilled lamb chops, served with the bone. The meat is tender and very flavorful thanks to the grill cooking.

Antrikot
£29.50

Entrecote (approx. 300g). Beautiful grilled beef steak, marbled and juicy. A classic for red meat lovers.

Rack of Lamb
£32

Noble piece of roasted or grilled lamb, served as a rack. The meat is particularly tender and refined.

Kaburga Eti
£36.50

Ribeye steak (approx. 450g). Impressive grilled ribeye steak, rich in flavor and very tender. Ideal for hearty appetites.

Nefis Royal
£38.50

Assortment of our specialties: chicken fillet, lamb tenderloin, cheese-stuffed meatball, chop. A prestige platter featuring the house’s best meat cuts, including tender fillets and stuffed specialties.

Lokum
£41

Tender beef fillet served in slices with its homemade butter (approx. 380g). Extremely tender beef fillet (like ‘loukoum’), sliced and served with hot butter. A melting experience.

T-Bone Eti
£43

Beef steak (500G). T-bone steak, combining fillet and sirloin. A flavorful meat, grilled to perfection.

Lokum Cheddar
£47

Tender beef fillet served in slices with its homemade butter and cheddar (approx. 380g). A gourmet version of Lokum, where slices of beef fillet are served with butter and a melted cheddar sauce.

Tomahawk
£96

Whole ribeye steak (1kg). Gigantic ribeye steak with its long bone, resembling a tomahawk axe. An exceptional piece to share, very marbled and flavorful.

Kuzu Kafes
£98

Whole rack of lamb. Whole rack of lamb served as a centerpiece. The meat is juicy, pink, and easily separates from the bone. Spectacular and convivial.

Our Main Courses

Sebzeli Güveç
£16

Oven-baked vegetable stew. Vegetarian stew slow-cooked in a clay pot (güveç). The vegetables are tender and the tomato sauce is rich and flavorful.

Imam Bayildi
£17.50

Oven-baked eggplant stuffed with vegetables and gratinated. Famous dish of eggplant confit in olive oil, stuffed with a mixture of onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Served warm or hot, it’s a melting delight.

Yogurtlu Izgara
£21

Grilled meat of your choice with yogurt: chicken, Adana, lamb. Grilled meat served on a bed of creamy yogurt, often accompanied by pita bread and tomato sauce. The hot-cold and spicy-sweet mix is highly appreciated.

Güveç
£23.50

Oven-baked lamb and vegetable stew. Traditional lamb and vegetable stew slow-cooked in a clay pot. The meat becomes very tender and absorbs the vegetable flavors.

Beyti
£25

Minced meat wrapped in thin dough, topped with tomato sauce. Minced meat skewer (Adana) wrapped in lavash bread, cut into pieces, and topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. A visually appealing and delicious dish.

Alti Ezmeli
£25

Lamb skewer on grilled tomato with vegetables. Grilled lamb pieces served on a bed of spicy tomato puree (ezme). The juicy meat perfectly complements the acidity and spice of the tomato.

Hünkar Begendi
£25

Lamb skewer on eggplant puree with tomato sauce. Literally ‘The Sultan enjoyed it’. Lamb stew or grill served on a bed of grilled eggplant puree blended with béchamel and cheese. Very creamy and refined.

Ali Nazik
£25

Adana skewer on eggplant puree with yogurt and tomato sauce. Specialty from Gaziantep consisting of grilled minced meat placed on a mixture of garlicky yogurt and smoked eggplant.

Desserts

Ice cream
£5.50

3 scoops of your choice (chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, strawberry). Assortment of classic ice cream flavors.

Chocolate mousse
£5.50

Airy and rich chocolate dessert.

Yogurt with honey and walnuts
£5.50

Thick and creamy Turkish yogurt drizzled with honey and sprinkled with crunchy walnuts. A simple but delicious dessert.

Revani
£6

Semolina cake. Moist semolina cake soaked in a light lemon syrup. Pleasant grainy texture and very sweet taste.

Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream
£6.50

Molten chocolate cake served warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a hot-cold contrast.

Maraş ice cream
£7

Turkish ice cream made from sugar, milk, and sahlep. Traditional Turkish ice cream with an elastic texture resistant to melting, thanks to salep (orchid root). It is often eaten with cutlery.

Cheesecake with red fruit coulis
£7.50

Cream cheese cake on a biscuit base, topped with a red fruit sauce.

Künefe
£7

Angel hair filled with fresh cheese. Hot dessert made of crispy kadayif dough (angel hair), filled with melting unsalted cheese, all soaked in syrup and sprinkled with pistachios.

Baklava

Pistachio pastry. Pastry made of multiple layers of thin phyllo dough, filled with chopped pistachios and drizzled with sugar syrup. Crispy and very sweet.

Coffee

Gourmet coffee
£9.50

Coffee served with an assortment of mini-desserts or Turkish pastries.

White Wine

Riesling AOC – Hans Schaeffer
£15.50

Dry and fruity white wine from Alsace with mineral notes.

Cankaya white
£22.50

Popular Turkish white wine, crisp and aromatic, produced in Anatolia.

Chablis AOC – Laroche
£40.50

Dry, fresh, and mineral white wine from Burgundy.

Sancerre AOC
£36.50

White wine from the Loire Valley, known for its freshness and citrus aromas.

Rosé Wine

Pamukkale senfoni
£12.80

Dry and fruity Turkish rosé wine.

Lal kavaklidere
£15.50

Dry and fruity Turkish rosé.

Villa Doluca rosé wine
£18.30

Turkish rosé wine.

Tavel AOC Prieuré de Montézargues
£17.50

Gourmet rosé from the Rhône Valley, colorful and structured.

Château Gantonnet AOC
£21

Red wine from Bordeaux.

Côtes de Provence AOC – R. Desbastides
£18

Classic pale and refreshing rosé from Provence.

Côtes de Provence AOC – Château Tour Sainte Anne
£31

Rosé from Provence.

Red Wine

Pamukkale senfoni
£12.80

Turkish red wine.

Kavaklidere Yakut
£15.50

One of the most famous Turkish red wines, with red fruit aromas.

Villa Doluca red wine
£18

Red wine from Turkey.

Antik
£23

Turkish red wine.

Anfora Okuzgozu
£27.50

Red wine from the indigenous Öküzgözü grape variety.

Côte de Bourg – Château Escalette AOC
£13.20

Red wine from Bordeaux.

Château Guillot Bordeaux supérieur AOC
£14.50

Superior Bordeaux red wine.

Graves – Château Maderot
£16

Red wine from Bordeaux, Graves appellation.

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC – Bellerose Figeac
£25

Great Bordeaux red wine, elegant and complex.

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC – Margaux Châteaux Paveil de Luze AOC
£73

Prestigious Bordeaux red wine.

Val de Loire – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil – Cuvée du Vieux Pressoir
£15.50

Light and fruity red wine from the Loire.

Rhône – Crozes Hermitage AOC
£19.50

Red wine from the Côtes du Rhône, spicy and full-bodied.

Glass of Wine

Sauvignon white wine
£5

Glass of dry white wine.

Côte de Provence rosé wine
£5

Glass of rosé wine.

Bordeaux red wine
£5

Glass of red wine.

Beer

Efes Beer 33cl
£5.20

Light and refreshing Turkish pale lager.

Heineken 33cl
£5.20

International pale lager.