Wed - Sun
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
45-47 Derby Rd, Heanor, DE75 7QG
01773479306
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OUR
MENU

We pride ourselves on using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients to create delicious and authentic Turkish dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Istanbul.
Our menu is carefully curated to showcase the best that Turkish cuisine has to offer, with a focus on bold flavors, fresh herbs and spices, and traditional cooking techniques.

Indulge in the vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage of Turkey with our thoughtfully crafted menu.

Using only the freshest and finest ingredients, we offer a range of delicious options from savoury appetizers to hearty main courses and mouth-watering desserts.

Explore our carefully curated selection of traditional meze plates, featuring classic Turkish dips and spreads, or savour our succulent lamb and beef dishes, seasoned to perfection and grilled to juicy perfection.

For seafood lovers, we offer a variety of fresh and flavorful options, including grilled sea bass and shrimp.

And to top off your meal, don't forget to try our delectable homemade baklava, paired perfectly with a cup of Turkish coffee.

At Turkish Chef, our menu is a celebration of the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Turkey, and we invite you to savour every bite.

Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

  • (V)  -  suitable for vegetarians (ask waiter).
  • (VO)  -  vegeterian option (ask waiter).
  • (VG)  -  suitable for vegans (ask waiter).
  • (GFO)  -  gluten-freeoption (ask waiter).
  • (DF)  -  dairy free option (ask waiter).

01. COLDSTARTERS

CACIK *

£ 4.95
Yoghurt dip made with mint, fresh dill, cucumber, olive oil and a touch of garlic.

HUMUS * (V) (VG)

£ 4.95
Mashed chickpeas dip made with tahini, lemon juice & olive oil.

MIX OLIVES * (V) (DF)

£ 4.95

SHAKSHUKA *

£ 5.50
Fried aubergine and peppers baked with a house-special tomato sauce.

TARAMA SALAD *

£ 4.95
Smoked cod roe, bread crumbs, rapeseed oil, lemon juice and onion

VINE LEAVES * (V)

£ 4.95
Stuffed vine leaves.

SPEACIAL COLD MEZE FROM TURKISH CHEF

£ 15.95
(For two people)
Humus, Cacik, Shaksuka, Tarama Salad, Vine Leaves

SPECIAL OFFER

SPECIAL
PRICE

STARTER + MAIN COURSE + DESSERT
all dishes with the star *

£ 19.95
SUNDAY TO THURSDAY
‍OFFER AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE RESTAURANT, NOT FOR DELIVERY.
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

02. HOT STARTERS

All of our hot starters are served with warm bread.

BOREK– CHEESE FILO PASTRY *

£ 5.95
Feta cheese, shallot, leeks and parsley stuffed in deep-fried filo pastry, served with sweet chilli sauce.

CALAMARI *

£ 7.45
Deep-fried, bread crumbed calamari rings served with green salad and tartar sauce.

GARLIC MUSHROOM *

£ 5.95
Finely chopped mushroom and garlic cooked in double cream.

HALLOUMI *

£ 5.95
Fried Cypriot halloumi cheese.

HUMUS KAVURMA *

£ 6.50
Humus dip topped with pan-fried lamb.

KING PRAWN SAUTE *

£ 7.95
Pan-fried Indian Ocean king prawns cooked with a touch of garlic and double cream.

MEATBALLS *

£ 5.95
Made from minced lamb, flavoured with onion, parsley and cumin.

TAVA SUCUK *

£ 7.95
Pan-fried spicy beef sausage served with marinara sauce & peppers.

SPEACIAL HOT MEZE FROM TURKISH CHEF

£ 17.95
(For two people)
Halloumi, Borek, Sucuk, Meatballs, Calamari.

WHITE BAIT *

£ 5.95
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

03. KEBABS & GRILLS

All our grilled kebabs are served with rice and salad.
Gluten Free option available.

ANATOLIAN KOFTE *

£ 15.95
Grilled butcher-style lamb mounted on an iron skewer, specially marinated with Anatolian herbs, served with rice and salad.

CHICKEN SHISH *

£ 14.95
Marinated chicken breast pieces mounted on a skewer, grilled and served with rice and salad.

KOFTE BEYTI *

£ 15.95
Hand-minced herbs and pepper blended lamb kofte kebab mounted on a skewer, charcoal grilled then wrapped in salsa filled tortilla bread added yoghurt and butter on top, served with rice and salad.

LAMB SHISH *

£ 16.45
Marinated lamb pieces mounted on a skewer, charcoal grilled and served with rice & salad.

BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS *

£ 14.95
Slow-cooked chicken wings, seasoned with Turkish spices and marinated for 24 hours, are cooked under charcoal grill. Served with salad, rice or chips.

LAMB CHOPS (GFO)

£ 17.95
Thyme-marinated charcoal grilled lamb chops, served with rice and salad.

MIXED KEBAB

£ 19.95
Grilled lamb shish, chicken shish & lamb kofte served with rice & salad.

04. COMBINATION KEBABS

All of our combination kebabs are served with rice or salad.
Gluten Free option available.

KOFTE & LAMB SHISH *

£ 17.50

CHICKEN SHISH & LAMB SHISH *

£ 17.50

KOFTE & CHICKEN SHISH *

£ 16.50
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

CHEF'S MIX PLATTERS

SPECIAL
PRICE

CHEF’S MIX PLATTER (FOR TWO PEOPLE)

£ 38.95
Lamb chops, chicken shish, lamb shish,anatolian kofte, barbecue chicken wingswith rice or steak cut chips.

CHEF’S MIX PLATTER (FOR FOUR PEOPLE)

£ 77.95
Lamb chops, chicken shish, lamb shish, anatolian kofte, barbecue chicken wingswith rice or steak cut chips.

05. TURKISH CHEF SPECIALS

CHICKEN FROM A TURKISH CHEF *

£ 17.45
Chicken breast cooked in a cream sauce, garlic served with rice or chips.

KING KARNIYARIK *

£ 17.95
Fried aubergine stuffed with minced lamb baked in tomato sauce served with rice salad & yoghurt sauce.

BEEF MOUSSAKA *

£ 16.95
Traditional recipe containing layers of mince meat cooked in tomato sauce, aubergine and potatoes topped with bechamel sauce, with mild spices and cooked with extra virgin olive oil.

PASTITSIO (GREEK LASAGNA) *

£ 16.95
Layer of tubular pasta, a delicious, aromatic beef ragu and is topped off with a thick and velvety béchamel sauce.

HOME STYLE LAMB ISKENDER *

£ 17.95
A traditional Turkish dish consists of a thin bread base topped with slices of lamb kebaband hot tomato sauce. It is served with yogurt.

HOME STYLE CHICKEN ISKENDER *

£ 16.95
A traditional Turkish dish consists of a thin bread base topped with slices of chicken kebaband hot tomato sauce. It is served with yogurt.

SPICY LAMB SAUTE *

£ 16.95
Thyme-marinated diced lamb cooked with mixed peppers, shallots, mushrooms, tomatoes, served with rice & salad.

SPICY CHIKEN SAUTE *

£ 15.50
Marinated chicken breast cooked with mixed peppers, shallots, mushrooms, and tomatoes, served with rice & salad.

SPINACH FETA CHICKEN *

£ 16.95
Chicken breast filled with spinach, feta cheese, garlic and tomato sauce, served with stir-fried vegetables and rice or chips, onion or peppers.
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

06. SEA FOOD

KING PRAWN SHISH (GFO) (DF)

£ 18.50
Grilled king prawn shish served with salad & sauteed potatoes.

PRAWN SAUTE *

£ 18.50
Sauteed Indian Ocean king prawns & seasonal vegetables in tomato sauce served with rice.

06. VEGETARIAN

HALLOUMI SPECIAL *(VO)

£ 13.95
Grilled halloumi cheese with hummus, mixed salad and chips.

VEGETERIAN MOUSSAKA *

£ 14.95
This moussaka dish is made according to the traditional recipe containing layers of cooked in toamato sauce, aubergines and potatoes topped with bechamel sauce, with mild spices and wooked with extra virgin olive oil but without the mince meat, making it ideal for vegeterians.

VEGETARIAN KING KARNIYARIK *(GFO) (DF) (VG)

£ 13.95
Grilled mixed vegetables with tomato sauce, served with rice & salad.

STUFFED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES *

£ 14.95
Traditional Greek recipe containing whole tomato andgreen pepper stuffed with rice, vegetables andaromatic herbs cooked in extra virgin olive oil.

CHEF'S SPECIALS BY

PRE
ORDER

LAMB SHANK

£ 18.95
Slowly cooked lamb shank, dates, potatoes and carrots, served with rice or chips

GRILL SALMON (GFO) (DF)

£ 17.50

RIB-EYE STEAK (GFO)

£ 19.95
Rib-eye pieces charcoal grilled served with chips salad & a peppercorn or mushroom sauce
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

07. SIDE DISHES

CHEF SPECIAL Chilli Sauce (v)

£ 3.50

TURKISH BREAD BASKET (V)

£ 3.50

RICE (VG) (DF)

£ 3.50

STEAK CUT CHIPS (V)

£ 3.50

MIXED STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES (DF)

£ 4.50

08. SALADS

choban salad * (GFO) (VG) (DF)

£ 6.50
Turkish Shepherd Salad known as Coban salad is made with fresh summer tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. The flavors of suman, lemon juice and olive oil make it wonderfully tasty and refreshing.

FETA CHEESE SALAD * (VO)

£ 7.95
Feta cheese, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley, olives, sumac, olive oil & lemon juice.
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.

09. DESSERTS

SICILIAN CANNOLI *

£ 3.50
Chocolate or pistachio.

BAKLAVA *

£ 4.95
Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.

ICE-CREAM *

£ 4.50
Vanilla or chocolate.

CAKE OF THE DAY * (Ask the waiter)

£ 4.50
Chocolate cake, lemon meringue pie,apple pie, or cheesecake.

10. KIDS MENU

KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS

£ 6.95
Chicken nuggets with chips & ketchup.

KIDS CHICKEN SHISH

£ 7.50
Chunks of chicken breast marinated in our special sauce grilled over charcoal served with chips or rice.

KIDS FISH FINGERS

£ 6.00
Fish fingers with chips.

KIDS KOFTE

£ 8.45
Charcoal-grilled beef kofte specially marinated with Anatolian herbs, served with chips or rice.

KIDS LAMB SHISH

£ 7.50
Our signature dish, marinated lean and meltingly tender cubes of lamb middle-neck grilled over charcoal served with chips or rice.
Allergies & Intolerances: If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let the manager know upon placing your order. Guests with severe allergies or intolerances should be aware that although all due care is taken, there is a risk of allergen ingredients still being present.
Address:
45-47 Derby Rd, Heanor,
DE75 7QG, UK
Contact us:
01773479306
Restaurant@turkish-chef.com
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Takeways & Delivery

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our cuisine from the comfort of your home with our convenient takeaway and delivery options:
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  1. For collection, simply explore our menu on our website and give us a call at 01773479306 to place your order.
  2. For doorstep delivery, please use the following link:
    Just Eat Delivery.

We're at your service from Wensday to Sunday, between 4 pm and 9:30 pm.

Please note that on busy days, additional orders may have limited availability.

Savor the delightful tastes of Turkish Chef in the cozy confines of your home. We can't wait to serve you!

christmas menu

22.12.2023 - 26.12.2023

Celebrate the magic of the season with our special Christmas menu, available exclusively from December 22nd to December 26th, 2023. Delight in a culinary symphony crafted to infuse warmth and joy into your festive moments. Please note that this special Christmas menu will be available in addition to our regular offerings, providing you with the flexibility to choose the dining experience that suits your preferences.

Also, throughout the entire month of December, elevate your dining experience with the addition of Mulled Wine. Immerse yourself in the rich, spiced notes that perfectly complement the festive atmosphere.

CHRISTMAS MENU

22.12.2023 - 26.12.2023

drink

Hot & spicy mulled wine

starter

One from the main menu

main courses

Special Christmas dish from Turkish Chef:
Turkey in mushroom sauce & with baked potato and salad

desserts

Christmas cake

Join us in creating cherished memories during this joyful season at TURKISH CHEF RESTAURANT. We look forward to adding a touch of culinary magic to your holiday experience.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with gastronomic delight.

BOOK A TABLE
Special offer of from Sunday to Thursday, three course per one price: starter, main course and dessert for 19.95 pounds.
BOOK A TABLE
Special offer of from Sunday to Thursday, three course per one price: starter, main course and dessert for 19.95 pounds.
BOOK A TABLE