SILK ROAD
TEA HOUSE
456 W. Franklin St. Chapel Hill 942-1533

Sunday-Thursday
3:30pm-Midnight

Friday-Saturday
                                                                3:30pm-1:00am

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Ethnic Vegetarian Cooking
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Silk Road Tea House specializes in casual home vegetarian cooking from around the world. In addition to our printed menu, we offer daily soups and entrees, a fine selection of fresh pastries baked in-home, many quality teas including traditional Turkish tea fresh from the samovar, and the best cup of Turkish coffee in town! Dine in an exotic atmosphere where you may sit at a table, on a divan, or in our popular floor seating area. Enjoy afternoon tea, food service every night until an hour before closing, and live music 2-3 nights a week. We also provide in-house and take-out catering for your special events, and our bakery is pleased to offer special orders. Silk Road Tea House hosts two ongoing gatherings of the Rifa’i   Marufu Order of America, a Sufi community. On Monday nights at 9:30 we meet to play traditional music, and on Wednesday nights at 9:30 we gather for an evening of music and discourse with Sherif Baba, a Turkish Sufi teacher. Everyone interested is encouraged to attend. Hu!

 MEZES

Mezes are more than an appetizer and less than an entree. A traditional pan of most Near Eastern meals, they can be combined to make a full meal or be eaten alone as a light meal or starter

Hummus
Enjoy the fall flavor of chickpeas with a touch of toasted sesame oil in this
uniquely delicious hummus without tahini. Served with pita. 3.75

Baba ganouj
our take on the traditional Middle Eastern eggplant-tahini spread. Served
with pita. 3.95

Borani
chunks of zucchini with yogurt and garlic. Delicious as a vegetable or as a
spread: Served with pita. 3.95

Pirasa
chilled salad of leeks, carrots and rice, lightly cooked in olive oil and
served on a bed of lettuce with olives and pita. This portion is a good meal for
one or an appetizer for two. 5.25

Piyaz
chilled white beans with onion, sumac, parsley, oil and vinegar.
Served on a bed of lettuce with olives and pita. This portion is
an appetizer for two and a light meal for one. 4.95

Zatar bread
traditional Middle Eastern seasoning of oregano, thyme, sumac, and
sesame seeds, mixed with oil, spread on a pita and served warm. 2.50

Dukkah bread
dried chickpeas, hazelnuts, cumin, coriander, and sesame seeds,
ground, mixed with oil and served toasted on a pita. 2.75

Turkish pizza--tomato, feta cheese, olives and oregano baked on a pita. 4.75

SALADS

Turkish Shepherd's Salad
red and green cabbage, grated carrots, celery, scallions and
parsley (vegetables may vary slightly from time to rime), dressed with
an oil, lemon and herbs. 2.95

Greek Salad
using our house salad as a starter, we add lettuce, tomato,
feta cheese, olives, Turkish peppers and an impressive amount of
oregano, dress it in our house dressing, and serve it with pita wedges. 5.95

SOUPS

Turkish Red Lentil Soup
this soup, which is traditionally made and served by
dervishes throughout Turkey, is a satisfying, simple and
hearty soup of red lentils cooked with sautéed onion and garlic,
and seasoned with cumin and coriander. The Prophet Muhammad
said that lentils increase one's humbleness, and Lord knows
we all need to do that! 1.75 cup 2.75 bowl

Please see the specials board for soup(s) of the day.

ENTREES

Every day we offer a selection of vegetarian dishes from around the world, made with fresh ingredients as traditionally as we can. Please see specials board for these entrees. Smaller portions for children 12 and under available on request.

Turkish Beans and Rice
they say that a people marches on its stomach. If you look at history,
you'll see that the Turks have been marching for over 5,000 years.
This fakir's feast consists of white beans cooked with onion, garlic, tomato
and light spices, and is served with Turkish Shepherd's Salad and bread.
You may substitute bread for rice. 4.50

Meze Sample Platter
a chance to try them all! Hummus, baba ganouj, borani, pirasa,
piyaz, and olives. Served with pita. 5.95

Daily Specials
our daily specials include vegetarian entrees from all over the world.
Our most popular dishes include Turkish vegetable and lentil dishes, curries from
Sri Lanka and Thailand, Indonesian satay, and good or Southern hoppin' john.
We usually offer 2 or 3 entrees every day. All specials come with
Turkish Shepherd's Salad and pita. Average price is 6.75

SIDES AND EXTRAS

Daily special on rice 3.75  
Turkish beans and rice 2.75
Plain rice .75 cup 1.25 bowl
Piyaz 2.25
Pirasa 2.50
Olives 2.75
Pita half .40 whole .75

 SANDWICHES

Hummus
hummus, lettuce, tomato and sprouts on pita bread. 4.95

Baba Ganouj
baba ganouj, lettuce, tomato, and sprouts on pita bread. 5.25

Borani
borani, lettuce, tomato and sprouts on pits bread. 5.25

Grilled Cheese
grated cheddar (no processed cheese food here!) on pits bread,
grilled to perfection! 3.25

The above sandwiches are served with your choice of tortilla chips or
Turkish Shepherd's Salad.

DESSERTS
Baklava 1.50
Kadayif 1.50
Yogurt Semolina Cake 1.75
Rose Cake 1.95
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie 1.50
Apricot Almond Granola cookie(vegan) 1.50
Ginger Cookie(vegan) .55
Almond Teacake .55

We off daily sweets specials, both vegan and non-vegan.