Turkish Cuisine @ Esnaf, San Carlos

By recommendation from a couple of fellow foodies! (Thank you).
Let's check out Esnaf. Established June 15, 2024 by co-owners Cansel Tok and Sedri Gundogdu located at 1105 San Carlos Avenue, former space occupied by Cuisinett.
Please be mindful this is a small, family owned restaurant, our business is highly appreciated. Attendees and Waitlist please update your RSVP by 10 PM Thursday, September 18th so that we may adjust the reservation accordingly.

This event is for dinner. There will most likely be one tab, cost will be tallied after our meal. Individuals will be responsible for the cost of their meal, beverages, tax, living wage charge and 20%-gratuity for service. Please expect to pay around $50 per person.

Conveniently located at 1105 San Carlos Avenue; Free Lot and street parking options, please DO NOT park in Caltrain designated spots.
If traveling by public transportation, this restaurant is steps away from San Carlos Caltrain stop and El Camino for SamTrans stops.

Courtesy of San Carlos Life

## Top 10 Favorite Dishes:

Esnaf’s menu delights with hearty, wholesome dishes that reflect authentic flavors, invoking a deep appreciation for each bite. As we delve into it, prepare to be enchanted.
Esnaf celebrates the essence of breakfast and brunch with dishes that marry authentic flavors with modern culinary techniques. From vibrant Turkish Eggs to sumptuous Mediterranean spreads, every plate tells a story. The perfectly brewed Turkish coffee paired with house-made pastries is a must-try for anyone eager to embrace the full experience. Should dietary considerations arise, Esnaf’s dedicated vegan options ensure inclusivity without compromising taste.
Here are the top 10 favorite dishes in Esnaf:

1. Crispy Manti – Oven-baked beef dumplings topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.
2. Lahana Sarmasi – Stuffed cabbage rolls with beef and rice, served with garlic yogurt.
3. Lahmacun – Thin, crispy flatbread topped with Angus ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
4. Kopoglu – Oven-roasted eggplant and peppers on garlic yogurt, topped with tomato sauce.
5. Sucuklu Pide – Turkish beef sausage, green peppers, kashar-mozzarella cheese, and egg yolk on flatbread.
6. Kofte – Ground meat patties served with buttered rice and coban salad.
7. Karides Guvec – Oven-baked prawns with tomatoes, Calabrian chili butter, and kashar cheese.
8. Patlican Ezme – Fire-roasted eggplant with red and green peppers.
9. Meze Trio – A combination of Patlican Ezme, Haydari, and Girit.
10. Pistachio Gelato – Creamy gelato topped with crumbled tahini helva.