The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen Menu
Welcome to The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, located in the heart of Chicago at 2909-11 N Clark St. This exceptional eatery invites you on a culinary journey through Kurdish flavors, boasting a menu that celebrates the rich heritage of its cuisine.
- Flavor Profiles: Guests rave about the perfect balance of hot, sour, and savory in dishes like the lamb shashlik, which impresses with its natural flavors that require no added spices.
- Signature Dishes: Must-tries include the eggplant stew, halloumi cheese, and an innovative dessert sampler that features a heavenly chocolate mousse.
- Inclusive Options: The menu thoughtfully indicates vegan and vegetarian dishes, making it easy for all diners to find something delightful.
- A Cozy Atmosphere: With attentive service and an inviting ambiance, it’s ideal for intimate meals or joyful gatherings with friends.
Your experience at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen will be nothing short of memorable, as every bite brings the heart and soul of Kurdish cooking to your plate.
Breakfast Savory
Soft Scramble Veggies
Soft Scramble And Beef
May be raw or undercooked.
Soft Scramble And Lamb
May be raw or undercooked.
Soft Scramble And Soujouk
Beef sausage. May be raw or undercooked.
Spicy Tofu Scramble
Mixed roasted veggies. Vegan.
Gundi Omelet
Soujouk, bell peppers, onion and feta.
The Wayne Omelet
Spicy spinach, roasted mushrooms, bell peppers, onion.
Zaza Omelet
Spicy spinach, onion and goat cheese.
Sunny Side Up Eggs
Olives
Kurdish Yogurt
Sesame Butter
Vegan.
House Jams
Vegan.
Fruit
Vegan.
Soujouk
May be raw or undercooked.
Fried Cheese Rolls
Wheat, dairy.
House Cheese
Fries
Vegan.
Extra Bread
Vegan.
Breakfast Sides
Breakfast Sweet
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Fig And Walnut Pancakes
Contain nuts.
Baklawa Crepes
Contain nuts.
Classic Mini Pancakes
Kurdish Coffee
Dairy, nuts.
Turkish Coffee
House Coffee
House Black Tea
Herbal And Green Tea
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Orange Juice
Cucumber Lemonade
Breakfast Beverages
Lunch Shareable Bites
Ezme And Walnuts Lunch
Contain nuts, vegan.
Spinach And Pine Nuts Lunch
Contain nuts, vegan, wheat.
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Lunch
Isot Shrimp Tawa Lunch
Shellfish.
Grilled Calamari Lunch
Shellfish.
Hummus Lunch
Vegan.
Baba Ganoush Lunch
Vegan.
Sampler Lunch
Ezme, hummus, octopus salad, baba ganoush.
Octopus Cocktail Salad Lunch
Red Lentil And Goat Cheese Soup Lunch
Vegetarian, gluten-free.
Spicy Red Lentil Soup Lunch
Vegan, gluten-free.
Lunch Soup
Lunch Salad
Mountain Salad Lunch
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, dried apricot, parsley, walnuts, feta, olive oil and pomegranate dressing. Contain nuts.
Gundi Salad Lunch
Choice of grilled chicken or tofu, mixed greens, tomato, onion, pickled purple cabbage, parsley, banana peppers, cucumber, isot, sumac, lemon and olive oil.
Black Sea Salad Lunch
Arugula, red onion, tomato, shrimp, octopus and spicy orange dressing.
Navy Bean Salad Lunch
Grilled chicken, navy beans, mixed greens, bell peppers, parsley, red onion, lemon, tomato, cucumbers, feta and sumac.
Halloumi Cheese Salad Lunch
Halloumi, mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, corn, roasted red bell peppers, sesame seeds, oregano dressing.
Octopus Salad Lunch
Octopus, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, tomato, isot, sumac and bell peppers, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Zer Beet Salad Lunch
Roasted golden beets, arugula, pine nuts, feta, spicy honey-yogurt dressing. Contains nuts.
Adana Kebab Wrap Lunch
Chicken Shish Wrap Lunch
Beef Shish Wrap Lunch
Lunch Wraps
Lunch Pasta
Newroz Pasta Lunch
Cherry and sun-dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, onion, yellow squash, zucchini, olives, garlic, eggplant mushrooms and feta, dressed with olive oil. Substitute tofu upon request.
Zaza Pasta Lunch
Grilled chicken or tofu, spicy tomato sauce, isot and goat cheese, dressed with olive oil.
Ezme And Walnuts
Vegan.
Spinach And Pine Nuts
Vegan.
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Vegetarian.
Isot Shrimp Tawa
Shellfish.
Grilled Calamari
Shellfish.
Hummus
Vegan.
Baba Ganoush
Vegan.
Sampler
Ezme, hummus, octopus salad, baba ganoush.
Octopus Cocktail Salad
Isot Fries
Vegan.
Dinner Starters
Dinner Soup
Spicy Red Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Red Lentil And Goat Cheese Soup
Vegetarian.
Zer Beet Salad
Roasted golden beets, arugula, pine nuts, feta, spicy honey-yogurt dressing. Vegetarian.
Mountain Salad
Mixed greens, parsley, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, dried apricot, walnuts, feta, lemon and pomegranate dressing. Vegetarian.
Gundi Salad
Mixed greens, pickled purple cabbage, parsley, onion, banana peppers, cucumber, cherry omatoes, isot, lemon and sumac. Vegan.
Navy Bean Salad
Navy beans, mixed greens, bell peppers, parsley, red onion, lemon, tomato, cucumbers, feta and sumac. Vegetarian.
Halloumi Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, halloumi, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, cucumber, corn, roasted red bell pepper, sesame seeds and oregano dressing. Vegetarian.
Octopus Salad
Mixed greens, octopus, cucumber, red onion, parsley, tomato, isot, sumac, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.
Black Sea Salad
Arugula, mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, shrimp, octopus and spicy orange dressing.
Dinner Salads
Dinner Poultry
Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, spicy kurdish cream sauce, rice and roasted veggies.
Chicken Shish
Served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur.
Chicken Sac Tawa
A traditional spicy Kurdish stir-fry cooked with onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a side of bulgur or rice.
Zaza Pasta Chicken
Grilled chicken, goat cheese, rotelli pasta in a spicy tomato isot sauce, dressed with olive oil. Contains gluten.
Tirsik
Spicy veggie stew served with rice or bulgur.
Yabo's Couscous
Cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, lime, feta (sub for tofu), roasted veggies. Contains gluten.
Newroz Pasta
Olives, feta (sub for tofu), sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roasted veggies, and a touch of tomato sauce. Contains gluten.
Zaza Pasta Tofu
Olives, feta (sub for tofu), sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roasted veggies, and a touch of tomato sauce. Contains gluten.
Dinner Vegan and Vegetarian
Dinner from the Sea
Crusted Isot Salmon
8 oz. fillet, rice, roasted veggies, lemon and orange butter-sauce.
Honey Salmon
8 oz. fillet, caramelized bell peppers, onion, honey Dijon-mustard glaze, rice or mashed potatoes, and roasted veggies.
Spicy Jumbo Shrimp
Lemon garlic shrimp, rice and roasted veggies.
Zaza Pasta Shrimp And Goat Cheese
Shrimp, rotelli pasta in a spicy tomato isot sauce, dressed with olive oil. Contains gluten.
Grilled Octopus
Over spicy lemon yogurt and served with roasted veggies and your choice of: bulgur, rice, mashed potatoes or isot fries.
Mezopotamia
Rosemary lamb, rice, and roasted veggies. Contains gluten.
Adana Kebab
Ground lamb served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur.
Beef Shish
Served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur.
Lamb Shish
Served with a side salad and choice of rice or bulgur.
Lamb Shank
Cooked in a house rosemary sauce, served over roasted veggies and choice of mashed potatoes or bulgur.
Beef Sac Tawa
A traditional meat and veggie stir-fry served with a side of rice or bulgur.
Lamb Sac Tawa
A traditional meat and veggie stir-fry served with a side of rice or bulgur.
Beef Mardin Eggplant Stew
Served with veggies on a bed of creamy eggplant.
Lamb Mardin Eggplant Stew
Served with veggies on a bed of creamy eggplant.
Dinner Lamb and Beef
Dinner Sides
Roasted Veggies
Isot Fries
Rice And Orzo
Bulgur
Mashed Potatoes
Baklawa Crepes
Baklawa crepes filled with goat cheese, mixed nuts, topped with honey and dried black figs.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Creamy dark chocolate mousse drizzled with chocolate sauce, topped with pomegranate seeds. Gluten-free.
Rice Pudding And Apricot
Fluffy rice pudding mixed with dried apricot, drizzled with butterscotch. Gluten-free.
Burned-Bottom Milk Pudding
Caramelized milk pudding topped with coconut, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Gluten-free.
Dark Chocolate Belgian Cake
Rich dark chocolate cake drizzled with chocolate sauce, topped with berries. Vegan.
Kurdish Cookies And Tea
An assortment of coconut, dark chocolate, mixed nuts, sesame, and vanilla cookies. Served with tea for 2.
Mini Dessert Sampler And Tea
A small taste of our coconut milk pudding, rice pudding and apricot, chocolate mousse, baklawa and goat cheese. Served with tea for 2.