From the kitchen
Which fish dishes are on the menu at Hayat?
Fried anchovies, sea bass in vine leaves, fish with fresh herbs and grilled sea bass: a short guide to fish main courses, meze and warm plates at Hayat.
Hayat Cihangir’s main-course menu includes fried anchovies, sea bass in vine leaves, fish with fresh herbs and grilled sea bass. There are separate choices for those who would prefer fish as meze or a warm plate. The quickest way to find the dish you want is to decide which part of the meal you have in mind. Ask our team about daily availability before ordering.
Four names to look for among the main courses
If you are looking for a fish main course, go straight to that section of the menu. Fried anchovies and grilled sea bass are listed as separate dishes. Sea bass in vine leaves appears in the same section. Using the full dish name rather than just the name of the fish makes your choice clear.
The fourth option is fish with fresh herbs. The name does not specify the fish, so ask our team which variety is being used that day. If you are coming especially for a particular fish, it is worth checking availability beforehand. A dish being on the menu does not mean it is available every day.
Fish as meze
The meze section includes marinated sea bass, marinated anchovies, smoked mackerel, soy-marinated mackerel, lakerda and salmon gravlax. This is the section to browse if you want a fish dish without ordering a main course. Each option is listed under its own name and price.
The same fish can appear in different parts of the menu. Marinated anchovies are meze, while fried anchovies are a main course. Marinated sea bass and sea bass in vine leaves are also different orders. When recommending a dish to a friend, share the full name rather than just saying “anchovies” or “sea bass”.
Fish among the warm plates
Fish kokoreç, fish cakes, sea bass simit and fish balls are listed among the warm plates. If you have a fish starter in mind, look at these before the main courses. Ask about each dish’s ingredients and presentation when ordering, so that the plate on the menu matches what you are imagining.
The menu lists a portion of fish cakes as two pieces. Do not apply that quantity to other warm plates: the same count is not specified for fish balls or sea bass simit. Tell the team how many people will share and discuss the portion. There is no need to guess a quantity from a dish’s name.
Three useful questions before you choose
You can narrow down your choice with three questions: Is it available today? How is the portion served? What comes with it? That helps you understand the dish you are ordering, as well as the type of fish. For options such as fish with fresh herbs, where the variety is not named, ask which fish is being used too.
Do not assume garnishes, sauces or ingredients that are not stated on the menu. If you avoid a particular ingredient, name the dish you are considering and ask the team. The word “fish” in a dish’s name does not describe everything else it contains.
From the menu to your evening plans
Compare current prices on the menu page. Search by dish name or jump to the Meze, Warm plates and Main courses categories. Saving a few names to a shortlist makes it easier to return to your choices without scanning the whole menu again on your phone.
Once you have chosen, use the reservation page to book through TheFork and check the booking status it shows. If you especially want a particular fish dish, tell the team and check availability separately. Reservation requests made by telephone or WhatsApp need confirmation from our team.
A few more questions
How does sea bass appear on Hayat’s menu?
Marinated sea bass is among the meze, sea bass simit among the warm plates, and sea bass in vine leaves and grilled sea bass among the main courses. Ask the team about daily availability.
Which fish is used for fish with fresh herbs?
The menu does not name the variety used in this dish. Ask our team which fish is being prepared that day before ordering.
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Hayat Journal articles are prepared with AI assistance using Hayat Cihangir’s brand guide and verified restaurant information. Please speak to our team about current availability, ingredients and any special requests.
