5 Ways to Warm Up at Turkish Village This Winter

Michigan winters are no joke. When the temperature drops and the wind starts howling down Michigan Avenue, a cold sandwich or a salad just doesn’t cut it. You need food that warms you from the inside out.

Turkish cuisine was practically invented for this weather. With its rich broths, slow-cooked meats, and wood-fired breads, our menu offers the ultimate "winter survival kit." Here are the top dishes locals are ordering right now to beat the chill.

The Ultimate Cure: Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek)

If there is one dish that defines Turkish comfort, it’s Mercimek Çorbası. Forget the watery canned soups you get at the grocery store. Our Red Lentil Soup is made fresh daily, simmered slowly until the lentils break down into a creamy, golden broth.

• Why it works: We serve it with a wedge of lemon. Squeezing that fresh acidity into the hot, savory soup creates a flavor explosion that wakes up your senses and warms your chest instantly.

• Pro Tip: Dip our hot, balloon-puffed bread into it for the perfect bite.

Clay Pot Stews (Güveç)

There is something magical about food cooked in clay. It holds heat longer, allowing the ingredients to marinate in their own juices. Our Lamb or Chicken Sauté arrives at your table piping hot. The meat is tender enough to cut with a spoon, swimming in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with onions, mushrooms, and garlic. It’s a heavy, hearty meal that sticks to your ribs—exactly what you need after shoveling snow.

Hot Turkish Tea (Çay)

In Dearborn, coffee is for energy, but tea is for warmth. At Turkish Village, our tea is brewed in a traditional double-teapot (çaydanlık), ensuring it’s always fresh and steeping hot. Wrapping your hands around the tulip-shaped glass is the quickest way to defrost your fingers after walking from the car.

Iskender Kebab: The "Winter Kebab"

While a regular kebab is great, the Iskender Kebab is next-level comfort. We take thin slices of Döner meat, layer them over cubes of pita bread, drench the whole thing in hot tomato sauce, and then—the best part—pour sizzling melted butter over the top right before serving. Served with a side of cool yogurt to balance the heat, it’s a rich, buttery feast that feels like a warm hug.

Kunafa: Hot Cheese & Sugar

Ice cream is for summer. Kunafa is for winter. Imagine hot, stringy unsalted cheese encased in crispy shredded dough, soaked in hot syrup, and topped with pistachios. It is served warm, ensuring the cheese stays melty until the very last bite.

Escape the Cold Today

Don’t suffer through another cold drive-thru meal. Come inside, take off your coat, and let us serve you something real.

Warm up with us.

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Turkish Village Cuisine 21931 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI Have specific questions? Call us at (313) 789-7442.