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The intriguing flavors and casual simplicity of the eastern Mediterranean combine at Pera SoHo, culminating menus that are as inspired and varied as the region itself. We follow the tides of the market with seasonal ingredients guiding our traditional and original dishes and cocktails. Our culinary team, immersed in the history and gastronomy of Istanbul and the Mediterranean, has bridged culinary cultures to bring an adventurous journey through the eastern Mediterranean food ways.
DIPS AND CHIPS
Served with house made lavash chips.
HUMMUS (V) ….11
Toasted garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, sumac, cumin
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGURT (V)….12
Smoky roasted eggplant, labne, garlic, parsley flakes, sumac
SPICY PEPPER AND WALNUT “MUAMMARA” (V)….12
Marinated pepper paste, roasted red bell peppers, toasted walnut, maldon salt
WHIPPED FETA DIP (V)….18
Endive, pistachio, zaatar, date syrup
MEDITERRANEAN DIP SAMPLER (V)….24
Hummus, Smoked Eggplant, Spicy Muammara and Whipped Feta Dip
SALADS
PERA SOHO COUNTRY SALAD (V)….18
Campari tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, Bulgarian feta, pepperoncini, parsley
ZAATAR CAESAR SALAD (V) ................19
Little gem and endive, tahini caesar dressing, sesame simit croutons
Sirloin "Shashlik" $13, Seared Salmon $12,
Grilled Shrimp $11, Grilled Chicken $11 add’l
MEZES AND PIDETTES
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ......19
Soujouk, cherry peppers, Calabrian aioli, lemon
MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS .............23
Tri-colored baby peppers agrodolce, crispy beef pastirma
GRILLED “KOFTE” MEATBALLS .......15
Bulgarian feta, cacik, fresh dill
SOUJOUK LOLLIPOPS .......13
Grilled beef soujouk, cacik dip
FETA-STUFFED DATES .......13
Wrapped in beef pastirma, date syrup
PHYLLO ROLLS (V) ....................................13
Feta & Kasseri Cheese, cucumber-dill yoghurt
BURRATA BRUSCHETTA (V)..............16
Maple roasted butternut squash, green apple, sage maple glaze
OVEN-BAKED MINI PIDETTES
Baked to order, a la minute
Beef & Lamb Lahmacun ........................5
Kasseri Cheese (v) ..................................7
Soujouk & Kasseri Cheese ....................8
Tri-colored Peppers & Cheese (v) .........7
DINNER PLATES
SIRLOIN “SHASHLIK” STEAK FRITES…...34
48 hrs marinated thin-sliced sirloin, grilled “shashlik style” with pepper and onion, served with Mediterranean fries
PERA BURGER (BEEF OR LAMB OPTION)…...21
Calabrian chili aioli, Turkish slaw, Brick City Brioche bun, Mediterranean fries / add Kasseri Cheese +2 / Avocado +3 / Bacon +3
CHICKEN “SHASHLIK”...….26
Marinated sliced chicken, baby arugula, tomato, artichoke, red onion, lemon, bulghur rice and pita bread
FRITTO MISTO…....26
Flash fried shrimp, calamari, whiting, Shishito peppers, acorn squash, lemon aioli
GRILLED LAMB SAMPLER ........................45
Baby lamb chop, marinated lamb brochette, lamb “kofte” with pistachio and kasseri, grilled vegetables, onion-sumac-parsley
GRAPE LEAF WRAPPED BRANZINO................34
Caponata, preserved lemon
BARNEGAT SOUND
PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ............36
Creamed artichoke puree, celery leaves, green apple
HOUSEMADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI ..........26
Lamb sausage, marinara, Mozzarella, rosemary
CRISPY PORTOBELLO GYRO (V) ..................19
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy yogurt sauce, served with Mediterranean fries
SIDES
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUT (V)….......12
Lemon-Zaatar yoghurt, dates and red chili
SPICE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ........14
Cashew vegan crema, red onion, mint, parsley
MEDITERRANEAN HERB FRIES (V)…......9
TRADITIONAL BULGHUR PILAF (V)….....8
FINGERLING PATATAS BRAVAS (V) …......12
Spicy brava sauce
BELUGA LENTILS
WITH ROAST SWEET POTATO ..........13
Braised chicory, sunny-side up egg, oregano
SPICY TURKISH SLAW (V) …......6
GRILLED PITA BREAD (V) …......3
WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITE & ROSÉ WINES
Assyrtiko, Moschopolis "Alora", Greece..............16
Pinot Grigio, Gorgo, Veneto, Italy .......................13
Chardonnay, Maison Albert, Languedoc-France..16
Gavi di Gavi, I Moncalvi, Piedmont, Italy..a .........13
Rose, Vie Vite, Cotes de Provence, France .........16
RED WINES
Pinot Noir, Domaine Moillard, Burgundy............... ....18
Primitivo, Fratelli Cozza, Puglia, Italy ...................... ..13
Malbec, Uvas, Mendoza, Argentina ...........................14
Okuzgozu-Bogazkere, Kavaklidere, Turkey ................14
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, Central Coast .....17
SPARKLING WINES / SPRITZERS
Canals & Munne "Insuperable", Cava, Spain ....14
Luca Paretti, Prosecco DOC, Italy ......................16
Persimmon Spritz................................................15
Rinquinquin Peach Spritz....................................15
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
SOHO BLOSSOM ...............................................15
Sparkling wine, rose hip tea, orange blossom, St. Germaine
TURKISH APRICOT MARGARITA ........................15
Olmeca Altos, apricot puree, Triple Sec, lime
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI ................................16
Absolut, blood orange puree, orange bitters
SPICY CUCUMBER COOLER ...............................15
Barton, fresh cucumber juice, serrano chili, lemon
SPARKLING WINES / SPRITZERS
Canals & Munne "Insuperable", Cava, Spain ....14
Luca Paretti, Prosecco DOC, Italy ......................16
Persimmon Spritz................................................15
Rinquinquin Peach Spritz....................................15
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
GLASS ……13 PITCHER (5 glasses) ……52
BLOODY MARY TURKISH APRICOT BELLINI
APRICOT MARGARITA SANGRIA PROVENCAL
CLASSIC MIMOSA
BRUNCH COCKTAIL SPECIAL
THOMPSON ST BLOODY MARY.......................19
Tito's Vodka, spicy pickled okra and green beans,
celery hearts
WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITE & ROSÉ WINES
Assyrtiko, Moschopolis "Alora", Greece..............16
Pinot Grigio, Gorgo, Veneto, Italy .......................13
Chardonnay, Maison Albert, Languedoc-France..16
Gavi di Gavi, I Moncalvi, Piedmont, Italy..a .........13
Rose, Vie Vite, Cotes de Provence, France .........16
RED WINES
Pinot Noir, Domaine Moillard, Burgundy............... ....18
Primitivo, Fratelli Cozza, Puglia, Italy ...................... ..13
Malbec, Uvas, Mendoza, Argentina ...........................14
Okuzgozu-Bogazkere, Kavaklidere, Turkey ................14
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, Central Coast .....17
DIPS AND CHIPS
Served with house made lavash chips.
HUMMUS (V) ….11
Toasted garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, sumac, cumin
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGURT (V)….12
Smoky roasted eggplant, labne, garlic, parsley flakes, sumac
SPICY PEPPER AND WALNUT “MUAMMARA” (V)….12
Marinated pepper paste, roasted red bell peppers, toasted walnut, maldon salt
WHIPPED FETA DIP (V)….18
Endive, pistachio, zaatar, date syrup
MEDITERRANEAN DIP SAMPLER (V)….24
Hummus, Smoked Eggplant, Spicy Muammara and Whipped Feta Dip
SALADS
PERA SOHO COUNTRY SALAD (V)….18
Campari tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, Bulgarian feta, pepperoncini, parsley
ZAATAR CAESAR SALAD (V) ................19
Little gem and endive, tahini caesar dressing, sesame simit croutons
Sirloin "Shashlik" $13, Seared Salmon $12,
Grilled Shrimp $11, Grilled Chicken $11 add’l
MEZES AND PIDETTES
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ......19
Soujouk, cherry peppers, Calabrian aioli, lemon
GRILLED “KOFTE” MEATBALLS .......15
Bulgarian feta, cacik, fresh dill
FETA-STUFFED DATES .......13
Wrapped in beef pastirma, date syrup
PHYLLO ROLLS (V) ....................................13
Feta & Kasseri Cheese, cucumber-dill yoghurt
OVEN-BAKED MINI PIDETTES
Baked to order, a la minute
Beef & Lamb Lahmacun ........................5
Kasseri Cheese (v) ..................................7
Soujouk & Kasseri Cheese ....................8
Tri-colored Peppers & Cheese (v) .........7
BRUNCH PLATES
HOME MADE BISCUIT BENEDICT ....22
Two poached organic eggs, crispy herb potatoes, simple salad, Hollandaise. Choice of one: Smoked Salmon or Bacon.
“SHAKSHUKA” EGGS ....19
Three tomato-poached eggs, kasseri cheese, scallions, lavash chips
“BACON” EGG & CHEESE ....21
House smoked pork belly, kasseri cheese, Turkish slaw, sunny side eggs on Brick City Brioche, simple salad
STEAK AND EGGS ....28
Sirloin “Shashlik”, two eggs with style, herb potato, simple salad
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST (V) .... 17
Caramelized apple, maple whipped cream, mint
PERA BURGER (BEEF OR LAMB OPTION)…...21
Calabrian chili aioli, Turkish slaw, Brick City Brioche bun, Mediterranean fries / add Kasseri Cheese +2 / Avocado +3 / Bacon +3
GRILLED CHICKEN “SHASHLIK” SALAD .....24
Marinated sliced chicken, grilled artichoke, bulghur rice, baby arugula, tomato, red onion, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
CRISPY PORTOBELLO GYRO (V)...........................19
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy yoghurt sauce, Mediterranean fries
BRUNCH SIDES
CRISPY HERB POTATOES (V) .... 8
TWO OR THREE EGGS W/STYLE (V) .... 8 / 11
MEDITERRANEAN HERB FRIES (V) .... 9
SPICY TURKISH SLAW (V) .... 6
SIMPLE SALAD (V) .... 5
BACON .... 6
CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE .... 5
PORK BELLY .... 7
GRILLED PITA BREAD .... 3
WEEKDAY LUNCH SERVICE WILL RESUME IN SPRING 2023
DIPS AND CHIPS
Served with house made lavash chips.
HUMMUS (V) ….11
Toasted garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, sumac, cumin
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGURT (V)….12
Smoky roasted eggplant, labne, garlic, parsley flakes, sumac
SPICY PEPPER AND WALNUT “MUAMMARA” (V)….12
Marinated pepper paste, roasted red bell peppers, toasted walnut, maldon salt
MEDITERRANEAN DIP SAMPLER (V)….18
Hummus, Smoked Eggplant, Spicy Muammara and Yoghurt Cacik
SALAD
PERA SOHO COUNTRY SALAD (V)….18
Campari tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, Bulgarian feta, pepperoncini, parsley
FRESH LOCAL BURRATA (V) ................21
Black tahini sumac and harissa roasted baby carrots
SUMMER PEA SALAD (V) ................21
Candied pistachio, crumbled Feta, fresh mint & pea tendrils, honey mustard
Sirloin "Shashlik" $11, Seared Salmon $10, Grilled Shrimp $11, Grilled Chicken $8 add’l
MEZES
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ......19
Soujouk, cherry peppers, Calabrian aioli, lemon
MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS .............23
Giant white beans, bell peppers, red onion, parsley
PHYLLO ROLLS ....................................13
Feta & Kasseri Cheese, cucumber-dill yoghurt
GRILLED “KOFTE” MEATBALLS .......15
Bulgarian feta, cacik, fresh dill
GRILLED ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA (V) ...........18
Tomato, caper, onion bruschetta, basil pesto
LUNCH PLATES
SIRLOIN “SHASHLIK” STEAK FRITES….34
48 hrs marinated thin-sliced sirloin, grilled “shashlik style” with pepper and onion, served with Mediterranean fries
PERA BEEF BURGER….21
Calabrian chili aioli, Turkish slaw, Brick City Brioche bun, Mediterranean fries / add Kasseri Cheese +2 / Avocado +3 / Bacon +3
CHICKEN “SHASHLIK”….26
Marinated sliced chicken, baby arugula, tomato, artichoke, red onion, lemon, bulghur rice and pita bread
BLACKENED SALMON…..............32
Tomato, pomegranate and fresh mint salad
HOUSE MADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI (V) ................25
Broccoli rabe, truffle parmesan sauce, chili flakes, Parmigiano Reggiano
CRISPY PORTOBELLO GYRO (V)...........................19
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy yoghurt sauce, Mediterranean fries
SIDES
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUT (V)….......12
Lemon-Zaatar yoghurt, dates and red chili
MEDITERRANEAN HERB FRIES (V)…......9
TRADITIONAL BULGHUR PILAF (V)….....8
FINGERLING PATATAS BRAVAS (V) …......12
Spicy brava sauce
SPICY TURKISH SLAW (V) …......6
GRILLED PITA BREAD (V) …......3
WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITE & ROSÉ WINES
Assyrtiko, Moschopolis "Alora", Greece..............16
Pinot Grigio, Gorgo, Veneto, Italy .......................13
Chardonnay, Ron Rubin, Russian River Valley.... ..16
Gavi di Gavi, I Moncalvi, Piedmont, Italy..a .........13
Rose, Vie Vite, Cotes de Provence, France .........16
RED WINES
Pinot Noir, Domaine Moillard, Burgundy............... ....18
Primitivo, Fratelli Cozza, Puglia, Italy ...................... ..13
Malbec, Rio Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina .............14
Okuzgozu-Bogazkere, Kavaklidere, Turkey ................14
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, Central Coast .....17
SPARKLING WINES
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Canals & Munne "Insuperable", Cava, Spain ....14
Luca Paretti, Prosecco DOC, Italy ......................16
SOHO BLOSSOM ...............................................15
Sparkling wine, rose hip tea, orange blossom, St. Germaine
TURKISH APRICOT MARGARITA ........................15
Olmeca Altos, apricot puree, Triple Sec, lime
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI ................................16
Absolut, blood orange puree, orange bitters
SPICY CUCUMBER COOLER ...............................15
Barton, fresh cucumber juice, serrano chili, lemon
PEACH & GINGER SANGRIA ..............................14
Sauvignon Blanc, Canton, fresh peach, ginger & sage
SANGRIA PROVENCAL .......................................14
Provence Rose wine, St. Germain, fresh pear, apple & thyme
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
SOHO BLOSSOM ...............................................15
Sparkling wine, rose hip tea, orange blossom, St. Germaine
TURKISH APRICOT MARGARITA ........................15
Olmeca Altos, apricot puree, Triple Sec, lime
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI ................................16
Absolut, blood orange puree, orange bitters
SPICY CUCUMBER COOLER ...............................15
Barton, fresh cucumber juice, serrano chili, lemon
PEACH & GINGER SANGRIA ..............................14
Sauvignon Blanc, Canton, fresh peach, ginger & sage
SANGRIA PROVENCAL ......................................14
Provence Rose wine, St. Germain, fresh pear, apple & thyme
BEER
WINES BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING WINE
Canals & Munne "Insuperable", Cava, Spain ....14
Luca Paretti, Prosecco DOC, Italy ......................16
WHITE & ROSÉ WINE
Assyrtiko, Moschopolis "Alora", Greece..............16
Pinot Grigio, Gorgo, Veneto, Italy .......................13
Chardonnay, Ron Rubin, Russian River Valley.... ..16
Gavi di Gavi, I Moncalvi, Piedmont, Italy..a .........13
Rose, Vie Vite, Cotes de Provence, France .........16
RED WINES
Pinot Noir, Domaine Moillard, Burgundy............... ....18
Primitivo, Fratelli Cozza, Puglia, Italy ...................... ..13
Malbec, Rio Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina .............14
Okuzgozu-Bogazkere, Kavaklidere, Turkey ................14
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, Central Coast .....17
DRAFT
Radeberger Pilsner, Germany....................................9
Five Boroughs “Gridlock Hazy IPA, New York........10
Weihenstephan Hefe-weiss, Germany.....................10
Estrella Galicia “Cerveza Especial” Lager, Spain.....9
BOTTLES
Efes Pilsner, Turkey......................................................9
Peroni Lager, Italy......................................................8
Schofferhofer Grapefruit HefeWeizen, Germany.....9
961 Lebanese Pale Ale, Lebanon...............................9
Founders, Porter, Michigan.......................................10
BAR BITES
WARM HUMMUS (V) WITH BEEF PASTIRMA .... 9
LABNE “TERLETEN” (V) .... 9
Labne, “terleten” spicy oil, and crushed peppers
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGHURT. (V) .... 9
SPICY PEPPER AND WALNUT “MUAMMARA” (V) .... 9
PHYLLO ROLLS (V) .... 9
Lor, kasseri cheese, fresh dill, served with yoghurt “cacik”
PERA SOHO MEDITERRANEAN SLIDERS ....12
Lamb-beef mix, brioche, paprika aioli, pickle slice, parsnip chips
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ....16
Soujouk, pickled peppers and paprika aioli
MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS ....19
Char-grilled Mediterranean octopus tentacle marinated with red wine vinegar and e.v.o.o.
CHICKEN “ADANA” CUT ROLL ....12
Hand-ground chicken, spices, sumac, onion, tomato, “cacik”
LAMB “ADANA” CUT ROLL .... 15
Hand-ground lamb, spices, sumac, onion, tomato, “cacik”
TURKEY MEATBALLS .... 11
Oregano and cumin, bed of tomato sauce, drizzled sage yoghurt
LEVANTINE PICKLES & OLIVES (V) .... 6
Israeli cucumber, pepper, turnip, cabbage
PASTIRMA-WRAPPED FETA-STUFFED DATES
....12
CHICKPEA CAULIFLOWER (V) .... 12
Chickpea flour dusted, served with smoked paprika aioli
ZUCCHINI “MUCVER” BALLS (V) .... 11
Parsley, dill, kasseri cheese, sage yoghurt
MEDITERRANEAN FRIES (V) .... 9
Truffle salt, sea salt, and herbs
DESSERT
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE “NIRVANA”….13
Molten dark chocolate center, caramel, pistachio ice cream
TURKISH BAKLAVA….9
Homemade pistachio baklava
WARM PEAR TART ….11
A la mode
PISTACHIO CREME BRULEE….12
Chocolate-hazelnut feulletine
APPLE & APRICOT CRISP ….11
Macerated berries, vanilla ice cream
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE….9
Turkish coffee feulletine
ASSORTED ICE CREAM & SORBETS….9
Please check with your server for today’s selection
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
SOHO BLOSSOM .... 14
Sparkling wine, rose hip tea, orange blossom, St. Germaine
BLACK MANHATTAN .... 15
Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro, orange bitters
GARNET & SMOKE .... 15
Banhez Mezcal Joven, Canton, hibiscus agua fresca
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI .... 14
Absolut, blood orange puree, orange bitters, lemon
SPICY CUCUMBER COOLER .... 14
Barton, fresh cucumber juice, serrano chili, lemon
TURKISH APRICOT MARGARITA .... 14
Olmeca Altos, apricot puree, Triple Sec, lime juice
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA .... 13
Malbec, apple cider, brandy, cinnamon, fresh apple & pear
WINTER DATE MARGARITA .... 15
Date & clove infused Tequila, Triple sec, lime juice