Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine Menu
Welcome to Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine, a hidden gem nestled in River Edge, NJ. This women-owned restaurant specializes in authentic Mediterranean seafood, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will transport your palate straight to the coasts of Turkey.
The menu boasts a variety of refreshing salads, with highlights like the Kilim Salad and Shepherd's Salad, both bursting with vibrant ingredients. For those looking for a savory start, the Hummus and Babaganus are beautifully seasoned cold appetizers that set the stage for a memorable dining experience.
Don’t miss the grilled octopus, celebrated by patrons for its impeccable flavor and texture—a true testament to Kilim's commitment to culinary excellence. With options for outdoor seating, delivery, and catering, Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine is perfect for any occasion, making it ideal for romantic dinners or lively gatherings with friends. Your dining journey here promises warmth and satisfaction you won’t forget.
Soups
Lentil Soup
Red Lentil, butter, tomato paste, flour, black pepper, mint and crushed pepper
Chicken Soup
Green Salad
Mix greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion mixed with oregano, olive oil, pomegranate juice, salt.
Shepperd's Salad
Chopped cucumber mixed with diced tomato, red onion and blended withtangy sumac, oregano, red vinegar, olive oil and salt.
Kilim salad
Chopped cucumber mixed with diced tomato, red onion, walnut and blendedwith tangy sumac, oregano, red vinegar, pomegranate juice, olive oil and salt.
Salads
Olive Oil Appetizers
Artichoke Heart
With chopped carrots, peas, green beans and potatoes blended with dill, black pepper, olive oil and lemon juice.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon andherbs.
Celeriac (Kereviz)
Kereviz. Tomato, cucumber, jalapeno, red pepper, white onion, tomato paste, pepper paste, chili peppers, garlic, salt, oil, and lemon juice. Vegetarian.
Baby Okra Saute
Bamyan. Turkish okra cooked with red and green peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic in a savory tomato sauce. Vegetarian.
String Beans
Green beans, garlic, onion, tomato
Hummus
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, seasoned with cumin, garlic, white pepper, oiland lemon juice.
Babaganus
Smoked Eggplant, tahini, garlic, heavy cream/yogurt, white pepper, olive oiland lemon juice.
Spicy Vegetables
Chopped tomatoes, chili pepper, red pepper, white onion, walnut, mixed with tomato paste and red pepper paste seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
Fried eggplant, topped with green -red pepper, tomato, baked tomato sauce seasoned with garlic. Vegetarian and vegan.
Smoked Eggplant Salad
Smoked eggplant mixed with baked red-green peppers, black pepper, fresh dill, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.
Labne
Greek yogurt with walnut, garlic and fresh dill and herbs. Vegetarian.
Tzatziki
Chopped cucumbers blended with fresh mint and greek yogurt. Vegetarian.
Feta Cheese Plate
Cannot be mixed with Cold Appetizer Plate
Mixed Cold Plate - Small
Choose 3 options
Mixed Cold Plate - Large
Choose 5 options
Pink Velvet
Boiled Sweet red beets mixed with yoghurt and flavored with garlic and lemon juice.
Imam Bayildi
A dish in Ottoman cuisine consisting of whole aubergine stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes, and simmered in olive oil and pine nut. Cannot be mixed with cold appetizers plate.
Cold Appetizers
Hot Appetizers
Calf's Liver
Calf's liver marinated with flour, paprika, oregano, salt pan fried served with red onions.
Fried Calamari
Fresh, sliced and fried calamari served with special calamari sauce.
Falafel
A chickpea mixture of parsley, cilantro, celery, cumin black pepper, salt and flour pan-fried and served with hummus. Vegetarian and vegan.
Pastrami Rolls
Pan-fried phyllo dough with pastirami, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, salt, and chili peppers.
Turkish Pastry Rolls
Pan-fried phyllo scrolls with feta cheese and dill.
Zucchini Pancake
Green Zucchini, carrot crushed pepper mixed with egg, feta cheese, flour. Seasoned with black pepper, mint, salt, lightly pan fried. Served with yoghurt.
Fried Kibbeh
Wheat stuffed with ground lamb-beef mix, onion, walnut and herbs lightly fried. Served with white yogurt sauce.
French Fries
Stuffed Dried Eggplant
Seven Spices dried eggplant, rice, pomegranate sauce. Our Handmade dried Stuffed eggplant is a delightful and healthy appetizer that is perfect for those looking for a natural and flavorful treat.
Spinach Pie
Fillo dough feta cheese onion eggs and spinach.
Adana Kebab
Freshly ground lamb, flavored with crushed pepper, light hot peppers, paprika and salt. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato, pickled red cabbage.
Adana Kebab with Yoghurt
Adana Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.
Turkish Meatballs
Grilled ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, seasoned with cumin, black pepper. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper, tomato and pickled red cabbage.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Marinated in our chef's special sauce with yoghurt, tomato paste. Flavored with black pepper, paprika. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper, tomato and pickled red cabbage.
Lamb Shish Kebab with Yoghurt
Lamb Shish Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Chunks of chicken breast on skewers marinated with yogurt, tomato paste, garlic with seasonings. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Chicken Shish Kebab with Yoghurt
Chicken Shish Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.
Lamb Chops
Marinated with oregano, black pepper and salt. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato and pickled red cabbage.
Lamb Beyti Kebab
Freshly ground lamb flavored with red bell peppers, onion, parsley, nicely seasoned and rolled over thin wrap served with a delicious tomato sauce and garlic yoghurt on the top.
Chicken Adana
Freshly ground chicken mixed with yoghurt, tomato paste, garlic. Flavored with black pepper, paprika, mint. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato and pickled red cabbage.
Mixed Grill - Exclusive
Lamb Shish, Adana Kebab, Meatballs, Chicken Shish. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato.
Chicken Adana with Yoghurt
Chicken Adana with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.
Iskender Kebab
Doner kebab served over pita, topped with butter, tomato paste and beef broth served with yogurt.
Doner Kebab
Tender lamb and beef mix seasoned with Mediterranean spice and sauces grilled vertically and thinly sliced. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Lamb Cop Shish
Marinated lamb cubes seasoned with Mediterranean spices. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Grilled Chicken Wings -
Turkish style marinated char-grilled crispy chicken wings. 10 pieces. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Kebabs
Steaks
Kilim Steak
Two piece of special filet mignon steak, marinated in black pepper, rosemary, oregano, salt. Grilled and served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato
Rib Eye Steak
20oz special seasoned rib eye steak marinated with black pepper, rosemary, salt, oregano. Grilled and served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato
Lamb Shank
Seasoned with oregano, black pepper, tomato and pepper paste. Braised slowly over 5 hours with carrots, onion. served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato
Turkish Dumplings
Flour, ground beef(lean) with black pepper, onion, salt, egg, water. Served with yoghurt with garlic and butter. Paprika and mint sauce.
Stuffed Cabbage
Cabbage leaves, rice, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, herbs. Served with yoghurt sauce.
Traditional Dish
Chef's Specials
Chicken Saute
Chicken Breasts, white wine and cream sauce with garlic, peppers, onion and mushroom.
Shrimp Saute
Shrimp with white wine and cream sauce with garlic, pepper, onion and mushroom.
Grilled Octopus
Seasoned with garlic and lemon juice, vinegar, black pepper and salt. Served with Green Salad.
Grilled Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, seasoned with black pepper, lemon juice. Served with green salad.
Grilled Branzino
Fresh caught whole branzino, seasoned with black pepper and lemon juice. Served with green salad.
Grilled shrimp
Seasoned with paprika, black pepper, lemon juice, oregano, garlic and salt. Served with Green Salad.
Seafood
Lunch Menu
Kilim Lunch Menu
Can Sodas
Ayran
Snapple Tea
Sarikiz Soda
Mineral water.
Lemonade
Turnip Juice
S. Pellegrino
Snapple
Cold Beverages
Sides
White Rice
Grilled Vegetables
Onion, Tomato, Pepper
Baklava with Pistachio
Phyllo dough filled wth pistachios, baked and soaked in homemade syrup. Served with ice cream.
Antep Kunefe
Shredded phyllo dough, filled with sweet cheese, baked and soaked in homemade syrup. Served with warm pistachios. (it is served upon availability and min. 30 min for preparation time).
Rice Pudding
Pudding prepared with milk, rice, sugar and cornstarch.
Kazandibi - Custard
Milk, vanilla, heavy cream, sugar, starch.
Pear Dream
Pear with Raspberry sauce, served with ice cream.
Semolina Cake
Eggs, oil, yoghurt, sugar, semolina, vanilla, flour.
Desserts
Royal Menu
Royal Menu
Enjoy Kilim's Royal Menu until the end of September!