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POTTERY KEBAB SET MENU

Included in the Menu:

- Soup of the Day

- Meze Platter: Ezme, Haydari, Greens, Pickles, Lemon

- Pottery Kebab — Meat or Chicken (your choice)

- Rice Pilaf

- Baked Rice Pudding

- Water (complimentary)

Note:

- You can choose your pottery kebab with meat or chicken; please specify when ordering.

- Drinks are not included in the menu. Cola, ayran, orange juice and other drinks are charged separately.

- Please show your reservation ticket / confirmation to our staff at the entrance.

WHAT IS POTTERY KEBAB?

Testi kebab is a type of kebab unique to the Cappadocia (Nevşehir–Avanos) region, based on one of Anatolia’s oldest cooking methods. Meat and vegetables are placed inside a clay pot made from the red clay of Avanos; the pot’s opening is sealed with dough and the dish is slowly cooked over a wood fire or in a stone oven for 3–4 hours. Because the ingredients cook in their own juices and steam inside the sealed pot, the meat becomes tender as candy, while the vegetables retain their flavor without falling apart.

The most special moment of pottery kebab is the presentation: the clay pot is brought to the table sealed with a fire-baked dough lid, the lid is broken, and the kebab inside is poured onto the serving plate. This theatrical presentation turns pottery kebab into not just a meal but a dining experience.

MEAT POTTERY KEBAB

This is the classic and most well-known variety. Diced beef or lamb is placed in a clay pot along with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, butter, and spices (salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes). Thanks to the long cooking time, the meat becomes tender and falls apart in your mouth; the juices from the vegetables blend with the meat to form a rich, thick sauce. It’s ideal for those seeking a more filling and intense flavor; it pairs perfectly with rice and ayran.

CHICKEN POTTERY KEBAB

This is a lighter alternative to the meat-based version. Diced chicken breast or thigh meat is cooked in a clay pot with the same vegetables and spices. Since chicken tenderizes more quickly, the cooking time is slightly shorter than for the meat-based version; the result is a kebab that is lighter, lower in fat, and features a more pronounced vegetable flavor. It’s a great option for those who don’t eat red meat, prefer a lighter meal, or have families with children.

Why Pottery Kebab? • As it cooks in its own steam, it needs no extra oil and naturally keeps its flavour. • The clay pot distributes heat evenly, so ingredients cook without burning or drying out. • Being broken open at the table turns the meal into an unforgettable experience.

POTTERY KEBAB SET MENU

Included in the Menu:

- Soup of the Day

- Meze Platter: Ezme, Haydari, Greens, Pickles, Lemon

- Pottery Kebab — Meat or Chicken (your choice)

- Rice Pilaf

- Baked Rice Pudding

- Water (complimentary)

Note:

- You can choose your pottery kebab with meat or chicken; please specify when ordering.

- Drinks are not included in the menu. Cola, ayran, orange juice and other drinks are charged separately.

- Please show your reservation ticket / confirmation to our staff at the entrance.

WHAT IS POTTERY KEBAB?

Testi kebab is a type of kebab unique to the Cappadocia (Nevşehir–Avanos) region, based on one of Anatolia’s oldest cooking methods. Meat and vegetables are placed inside a clay pot made from the red clay of Avanos; the pot’s opening is sealed with dough and the dish is slowly cooked over a wood fire or in a stone oven for 3–4 hours. Because the ingredients cook in their own juices and steam inside the sealed pot, the meat becomes tender as candy, while the vegetables retain their flavor without falling apart.

The most special moment of pottery kebab is the presentation: the clay pot is brought to the table sealed with a fire-baked dough lid, the lid is broken, and the kebab inside is poured onto the serving plate. This theatrical presentation turns pottery kebab into not just a meal but a dining experience.

MEAT POTTERY KEBAB

This is the classic and most well-known variety. Diced beef or lamb is placed in a clay pot along with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, butter, and spices (salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes). Thanks to the long cooking time, the meat becomes tender and falls apart in your mouth; the juices from the vegetables blend with the meat to form a rich, thick sauce. It’s ideal for those seeking a more filling and intense flavor; it pairs perfectly with rice and ayran.

CHICKEN POTTERY KEBAB

This is a lighter alternative to the meat-based version. Diced chicken breast or thigh meat is cooked in a clay pot with the same vegetables and spices. Since chicken tenderizes more quickly, the cooking time is slightly shorter than for the meat-based version; the result is a kebab that is lighter, lower in fat, and features a more pronounced vegetable flavor. It’s a great option for those who don’t eat red meat, prefer a lighter meal, or have families with children.

Why Pottery Kebab? • As it cooks in its own steam, it needs no extra oil and naturally keeps its flavour. • The clay pot distributes heat evenly, so ingredients cook without burning or drying out. • Being broken open at the table turns the meal into an unforgettable experience.