From the kitchen
Can you build a meal around vegetables and pulses at Hayat?
Fava, black-eyed peas, artichoke and grilled oyster mushrooms: options from Hayat’s menu for guests looking for a meal built around vegetables and pulses.
Yes. Hayat Cihangir’s menu offers both meze and warm plates for a meal built around vegetables and pulses. You could start by looking at fava, black-eyed peas and artichoke, then consider grilled oyster mushrooms or sautéed fresh herbs for a warm dish. If you are vegetarian or vegan, treat these names as a shortlist: check the full ingredients and suitability with our team before ordering.
Where to find pulses on the menu
The meze section lists fava, hummus, Armenian-style beans, black-eyed peas and mung beans. If you would like pulses to be central to your meal, start with whichever of these five catches your interest. You do not need to order all of them. You might choose a familiar favourite and something you have not tried before.
You will find two separate hummus dishes: hummus among the meze and hummus with pastırma among the warm plates. This distinction matters if you do not eat meat. Specify which dish you mean rather than simply asking for hummus. The name of the warm option does not explain all the ingredients in the other one; you can ask about those separately.
Look beyond the salad section for vegetables
Artichoke, samphire, rock samphire, roasted aubergine, beetroot and cibes appear among the meze. You do not need to limit yourself to salads when planning a vegetable-focused meal. Look through these options too and decide after checking which are available that day.
For salad, there are separate options including shepherd’s salad, tomato salad, rocket salad and green salad. The menu lists single and double portions. Rather than translating those sizes into a fixed number of diners, tell the team how many people will be sharing and discuss the quantity. Rocket and cheese salad is listed separately, so giving its full name helps avoid confusion.
There is room for a warm plate too
Grilled oyster mushrooms and sautéed fresh herbs are two warm plates worth considering if you are looking for vegetable dishes. Turn to this part of the menu if you would like something warm after the cold meze. The name “sautéed fresh herbs” does not identify every herb used; ask our team about that day’s ingredients.
Someone considering fava and beetroot, for example, could also ask about grilled oyster mushrooms. This is not a set package or a menu said to feed a particular number of people. It is a way of seeing options from different sections together. Use the portion and ingredient information to complete your own selection.
Mention your dietary needs alongside the dish
A vegetable in a dish’s name does not tell you everything about its oils, sauces or accompaniments. If you eat vegetarian or vegan food, you can ask whether it contains dairy, eggs or other animal ingredients. If you would like a change, speak to the team before assuming it is possible.
Before visiting, search for these names on the menu page to see current prices. Book through the reservation page and check your booking status on TheFork. Discuss dietary requirements directly with our team, naming the dishes you are considering to make the conversation specific. Confirm your choices again when ordering. Telephone and WhatsApp reservation requests require team confirmation.
A few more questions
Are there warm vegetable dishes at Hayat?
Grilled oyster mushrooms and sautéed fresh herbs are listed among the warm plates. Ask our team about daily availability, ingredients and preparation.
Are all the dishes listed here vegan?
This article is not a list of dishes confirmed as vegan. Names on the menu do not describe every ingredient, so check the ingredients and preparation of your chosen dish with the team.
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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.
