Çka Ka Qëllue

Mediterranean restaurant, 118 E 31st St, New York, NY

VeganScore 40

Menu

Mains

• Grilled Branzino — Grilled Mediterranean sea bass served with baked potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables
• Grilled Octopus — Served with mashed potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables

Starters

• Pickled Pepper — Stuffed with a medley of seasonal pickled vegetables, prepared in the authentic, time honored way Vegan
• Roasted Pepper — Sautéed with garlic and olive oil Vegan
• Ajvar — A roasted red pepper spread with hints of eggplant and garlic Vegan
• French Fries — Classic, crispy, golden french fries, lightly seasoned Vegan
• Mixed Olives — A selection of marinated olives, seasoned with a delightful mix of herbs and olive oil Vegan
• Grilled Seasonal Vegetables — Charred and seasoned to perfection Vegan
• Cheese Pickled Pepper — A traditional combination of creamy cheese and pickled pepper
• Pepper Dip — A rich, velvety blend of roasted peppers and cheese for a bold, savory taste
• Sausage Dip — Slow-smoked sausage and two cheeses melt together in this creamy, savory dip
• Tarator — Chilled yogurt blend with minced cucumber and garlic drizzled with parsley
• Cheese — Traditional feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and finished with a touch of seasoning
• Baked Cheese — Baked traditional feta cheese topped with a medley of seasonal vegetables and a touch of seasoning
• Sesame Baked Cheese — Dipped in egg, coated with flour and sesame seeds, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a rich honey glaze. Served with warm bread for perfect bite
• Çka Ka Qëllu Soup — Chicken soup with tender chicken, rice, and a mix of veggies in a flavorful broth
• Mediterranean Salad — Arugula greens topped with goat cheese, sliced green apples, sweet red beets, crunchy walnuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a flavorful Çka Ka Qëllu dressing
• Shop Salad — Sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy shredded feta cheese
• Village Salad — Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sweet red onions, crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and olives

Desserts

• Baklava — Layers of crisp filo dough, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with honey-sugar syrup
• Sheqerpare — Traditional Albanian soft, buttery cookie soaked in sweet lemon syrup
• Albanian Trileqe — A cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with rich caramel cream

Other

• Fasulë — A staple in Albanian cuisine, this traditional white bean stew is slow-simmered with aromatic spices and olive oil, creating a rich hearty broth. Enjoy it in its classic form or enhance it with homemade smoked meat $4 or suxhuk $4 for added depth and flavor Vegan
• Stuffed Pepper — Tender peppers filled with a flavorful mix of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and rice Vegan
• Fli — Delicate, golden layers of hand-baked batter, brushed with rich butter for a soft, flaky texture – an Albanian culinary masterpiece
• Mantia — Crispy, golden-baked dumplings filled with ground veal and aromatic spices, served hot with a touch of traditional yogurt
• Leçenik — Cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce
• Tava Dheut — A creamy and flavorful baked dish made with tender liver, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and spices
• Tava Kosi — A classic Albanian baked dish featuring tender lamb in a creamy, tangy yogurt and egg custard
• Mazë E Zier — A rich and creamy blend of three cheeses and cornmeal, cooked with homemade butter in a pan until perfectly smooth
• Specë Në Mazë — Fire-grilled cubanelle pepper, delicately sautéed in homemade butter and crowned with rich, artisanal cream cheese
• Suxhuk Në Tavë — A handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage sautéed in olive oil, melted in a velvety fusion of three artisanal cheeses
• Sarma — Cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned ground meat, rice, and fresh vegetables
• Kaçamak — A creamy Balkan porridge made with slow-cooked cornmeal, house-churned butter, and melted cheese
• Gulash — A traditional Balkan slow-cooked beef stew, simmered with onions, paprika, and aromatic spices, topped with mashed potatoes
• Qebapa (10 Pcs) — Flame-grilled Qebapa, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad
• Qofte (4 Pcs) — Flame-grilled medallions of seasoned ground beef and veal, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad
• Qofte Shari — Flame-grilled seasoned veal and beef mix, filled with melted cheese and chopped smoked meat served with golden potatoes topped with creamy house-made kajmak and a side of cabbage salad, bringing the rich flavors of the Shari Mountains to your table
• Suxhuk (3 Pcs) — Flame-grilled, handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage, served in mazë, and with our leçenik (cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce)
• Grilled Chicken — Grilled chicken, herb-marinated and grilled to perfection, served alongside smoky grilled vegetables and a side of cabbage salad
• Filet Mignon Veal Shish Qebap — Succulent, marinated filet mignon veal, skewered and grilled to perfection. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of grilled seasonal vegetables
• Mix Grill Platter — A traditional selection of qebapa, qofte, and suxhuk, grilled to perfection. This platter offers a rich, smoky, and spicy combination of flavors, perfect for one person to savor a true taste of Albanian cuisine
• Grilled Liver — Seasoned with our special homemade blend, served alongside perfectly grilled seasonal vegetables
• Tradita Mixed Grill Platter — Combination of qebapa, qofte, sausage, chicken & liver
• Skenderbeg — Named after Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, this crispy, deep fried golden-breaded veal filet mignon rolls is stuffed with melted cheese and smoked meat, then served with baked potatoes and seasonal vegetables
• Lamb Meat — Slow-roasted, tender lamb infused with our special house-blend spices
• Veal Meat — Flame-grilled thin cuts of marinated veal meat served with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes
• Rib Eye Steak For One (16 Oz) — Served with grilled vegetables, baked potatoes and kaçamak
• Çka Ka Qëllu Mixed Meat Combination — Choice of five (5): lamb, liver, chicken, shish qebap, veal, suxhuk, and qofte. Served with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes. Served for two
• Spring Lamb Chops — Juicy, perfectly grilled lamb chops drizzled with a light red wine, honey, and garlic sauce. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and tender asparagus.

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