Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

182 Nassau St, Princeton
(609) 423-2811

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Customers' Favorites

Lamb Shank with Barley Vermicelli Cream Thyme and Jus Sauce
Lamb Casserole with Pontus Flatbread in Foreground
Pontus Flat Bread Half and Half
Balloon Bread Flat Bread
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Kale and Pumpkin Salad
Deconstructed Baklava
Hummus with Pastirma
Margarita Flat Bread
Dry Smoked Tzatziki

Menu

Appetizers
Fried Calamari
Served with sumac tarator, smoked lime, lemon powder, pepper, and the dish is infused with a unique blend of flavors. Contain dairy free.
Crispy Dumpling
Crispy ravioli served with sumac and chili oil.
Mucver
Zucchini pancake with smoked yogurt and molasses sauce.
Crispy Octopus
Crispy octopus with arugula pesto, lemon, and bean puree. Contain dairy free.
Butter Brown Shrimp
Combine shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and thyme in a rich brown butter sauce.

Starters
Anatolian Hummus
Hummus, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and red pepper oil. Contain dairy free.
Nazuktan
Roasted vegetables with puffed wheat and chilli sauce.
Dry Smoked Tzatziki
Smoked yogurt with cucumber and fresh mint.
Pumpkin Sinkonta
Pumpkin, yogurt, and bitter oil with pumpkin seeds on top.
Shakshuka
Served with fried vegetables, tomato sauce, parsley, and garlic yogurt.
Zucchini Beauty
Baby zucchini flavoured with sour green sauce. Served with orange zest and almonds on top chef's specials.
Mixed Cold Starter Plate
Combination of nazuktan, kabak sinkonta, dry smoked tzatziki, hummus, and tabbouleh.

Soups
Beyran Soup
Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chef's spices.
Broccoli Soup
Fresh broccoli, cream, milk, walnuts, crispy sourdough bread, and raisins.

From Garden
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Pumpkin, kale, and sunflower seeds with pomegranate. Contain dairy free.
Purple Tabbouleh
Bulgur with turnip, pomegranate, herbs, pomegranate molasses, tomato, cucumber, and salty cashews.
Sour Lettuce Salad with Chicken
Lettuce, cilantro sauce, parmesan, and orange segments.
Bowl Salad
Seasonal greens with avocado, red cabbage, and tomatoes cherries. Served with oven baked sour garlic sauce. Contain dairy free.

Main Entrees
Anatolian Tapas
Smoked rib, Turkish anchovies, chicken, 3 pcs of regional bread, greens, red cabbage, Turkish salsa, and fresh thyme.
Ribs Shredded Wrap
Ribs with regional lavash, served with cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lettuce. Contain dairy free.
Chicken Shredded Wrap
Chicken with regional lavash, served with cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lettuce. Contain dairy free.
Aspendos Burger
Homemade ground beef with cheese, tomato, lettuce, caramelized onion, and homemade bun.
Vegetarian Paper Kebab
Slow-cooked with orange and a medley of root vegetables. Contain dairy free.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb shish, local lavash, bulgur pilaf, clotted cream, spicy pesto, and mixed pickles.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Chicken shish, local lavash, bulgur pilaf, clotted cream, spicy pesto, and pickles.
Lamb Stew (Casserole)
Lamb pcs, onions, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, butter brown, and flatbread.
Chilean Sea Bass Grill
Chilean sea bass, cranberry bean stew, lemon zest, and lemon foam.
Karniyarik (Stuffed Eggplant)
Smoked eggplant, minced meat, garlic yogurt, tomato sauce, and parsley.

From the Oven
Pontus Flatbread (Half and Half)
Served traditional koloti cheese, ground beef, and dry egg yolk zest on top. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Mushroom Flatbread
Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish, and pomegranate pcs on top. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Margarita
Signature tomato sauce and buffalo burrata. Serving fresh basil and organic olive oil. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Rib Flatbread
12 hours cured, 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Balloon Bread (Flatbread)
12 hours cold fermented dough and thyme oil. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Lahmacun
Single pc of regional crispy dough, filled with minced meat mixture, garnished with lemon and parsley. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough. Contain dairy free.
Sweet Tahini Flatbread
12 hours cold fermented dough, tahini, sugar, molasses, and burrata. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Dried Pepper and Dried Eggplant Dolma
Stuffed with rice, herbs, pomegranate, tomato sauce, yogurt, and pomegranate molasses. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough. Contain dairy free.

Desserts
Kazandibi
Roll Baklava
Squash (Caramelized)
Lemon Curd Rose

Soups
Beyran Soup
Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chef's spices.

From Garden
Tomato Salad
Heirloom tomato with fresh basil, mint, crispy simit, goat cheese, and butter brown vinaigrette dressing.
Baby Spinach Salad
Seasonal greens, figs, burrata, and almonds on top with goat cheese and vinaigrette dressing.
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Pumpkin, kale, and sunflower seeds, with pomegranate, and lemon cream dressing.
Bowl Salad (Add Protein)
Seasonal greens with avocado, red cabbage, and tomato cherries. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce.

Starters
Hummus with Pastirma
Anatolia-style hummus served with spicy dry-aged beef.
Nasaktan
Roasted vegetables with puffed wheat and chili sauce.
Dry Smoked Tzatziki
Smoked yogurt with cucumber and fresh mint.
Pumpkin Sinkonta
Pumpkin, yogurt, bitter oil, with pumpkin seeds on top.
Shakshuka
Served with fried vegetables, tomato sauce, parsley, and garlic yogurt.

Appetizers
Pan Fried Potatoes
Pan-fried potatoes with caramelized onions, thyme, chili pepper, yogurt, and chili oil.
Crispy Octopus
Crispy octopus with arugula pesto, lemon, and bean puree.
Crispy Dumpling
Crispy ravioli served with sumac and chili oil.
Mucver
Zucchini pancake with smoked yogurt and molasses sauce.

Main Entrees
Smoked Rib with Jus Sauce
12 hours cured and 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce.
Lamb Shank
Served with barley vermicelli, cream, thyme, and jus sauce
Mushroom Grilled with Potato Puree
Baked mushrooms, mashed potato, and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing.
Grilled Octopus
Poached octopus sleeve, sweet potato, capia puree with crunchy leek.
Oxtail
6 hours slow cook oxtail, mashed avocado, and crispy yogurt served with jus sauce.
Baby Chicken
12 hours cured with lemon cream, mint, and salt served with roasted leek.
Chicken or Lamb Shish
Chicken or lamb shish with barley noodle rice, cream, thyme, and pickles.
Mediterranean Branzino
Mediterranean sea bass served with mushrooms, baby spinach, and almond cream.

From the Oven
Margarita
Signature tomato sauce and buffalo burrata serving fresh basil and organic olive oil.
Balloon Bread (Flat Bread)
12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil.
Mushroom Flatbread
Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish, and pomegranate pieces on top.
Pontus Flat Bread (Half and Half)
Served traditional kolo cheese, ground beef, and dry egg yolk zest on top.
Rib Flatbread
12 hours cured and 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce.

Dessert
Squash (Caramelized)
Lemon Curd Rose
Roll Baklava
Kazandibi

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Recent Reviews

Food was outstanding, ambiance was lovely, service was attentive. This place is beautifully decorated and has a peaceful atmosphere. My husband and I were excited to try this place as we are new to the area and heard good things about it. I'm glad we did. I would highly recommend. My only issue was my husband and I were ready to dine, we wanted to enjoy the restaurant, the vibe and each other. Our appetizers came out only a few minutes after we ordered and as we were enjoying...
August 2026
An excellent middle eastern cuisine experience. The menu is not large but has excellent items in it. The balloon bread is exceptional. We had never seen it before, even during are travels in that region. With babaganoush, it was devine. It came with their lamb casserole too. Our only suggestion is that they include more mid eastern desserts in the menu. A must do experience.
August 2026
The food was flavorful and delicious, looked like made with fresh ingredients. The baloon bread is unforgettable and even better when paired with Muhamarra dip. The ambience is also really great here.
August 2026

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Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

182 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 423-2811