Merad Restaurant
Nauwstraat 11, 2800 Mechelen
Closed now · opens 11:00
Middle Eastern€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 6 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 6 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Starters
Karışık Dolma
13.00
Stuffed grape leaves with rice and Turkish garlic yoghurt
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Mantar Tavası
13.00
Fried wild mushrooms with herbs
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sigara Börek
12.00
Pastry rolls with fresh Turkish cheese and herbs
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Karides Tavası
16.00
Fried prawns with herbs in butter
estimate≈ 280 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Turkish tapas
Şakşukavegetarian, vegan
8.50
Salad with eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and garlic in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Acılı Ezmevegetarian, vegan
8.50
Spicy salad of bell pepper, tomato, green pepper, parsley and onion
estimate≈ 110 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Yoğurtlu Patlıcanvegetarian
8.50
Garlic yoghurt with finely chopped oven-roasted eggplant
estimate≈ 160 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Cacıkvegetarian
8.50
Turkish yoghurt with finely chopped cucumber, mint and fresh herbs
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Hummusvegetarian, vegan
8.50
Humus — Hummus with olive oil and herbs
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Acukavegetarian, vegan
8.50
Spicy puree of tomatoes, bell pepper, walnuts and cumin
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Meze (2 pers.)
33.00
Various types of hot and cold tapenades
estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs
Salads
Çoban Salatasıvegetarian, vegan
12.00
Salad of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green peppers and parsley
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Somon Salatasıpescatarian
20.00
Grilled salmon salad, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red pepper with chef's dressing
estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Avocado Salatasıvegetarian
18.00
Avocado salad with mozzarella
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Tavuk Salatası
19.00
Chicken pieces with mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cashews with honey-mustard sauce and feta
estimate≈ 550 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Merad Salatasıvegetarian
18.00
Mixed salad with green apple, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, tulum cheese with pomegranate dressing
estimate≈ 480 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 66
Meat specialties
Adana Kebap
24.00
Grilled minced lamb on a skewer
estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Izgara Köfte
23.00
Seasoned grilled minced lamb
estimate≈ 600 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tavuk Göğsü
23.00
Grilled chicken breast
estimate≈ 380 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tavuk Şiş
23.00
Pieces of seasoned chicken breast on a skewer
estimate≈ 420 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Şiş Kebap
25.00
Seasoned grilled lamb pieces on a skewer
estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Parmesan çıtır Tavuk
24.00
Chicken schnitzel with spinach, mushrooms and parmesan cheese
estimate≈ 720 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Karışık Izgara
30.00
Mixed grill – lamb satay, chicken fillet, lamb chops, köfte, döner kebap
estimate≈ 850 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Kuzu Pirzola
28.00
Grilled lamb chops
estimate≈ 680 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tavuk Güveç
25.00
Oven-baked chicken fillets with vegetables, tomatoes, served with rice
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 77
Et Güveç
26.00
Oven-baked lamb pieces with vegetables, tomatoes, served with rice
estimate≈ 750 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
Sac Kavurma
26.00
Pan-cooked lamb pieces with Turkish pepper, tomato and herbs
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tavuk Sac
24.00
Pan-cooked chicken fillet pieces with Turkish pepper, tomato and herbs
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 84
Tavuk Sote
24.00
Chicken fillet with vegetables and cream sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Alinazik Kebabı
26.00
Lamb ragout with eggplant puree
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Çökertme Kebabı
27.00
Beef pieces in tomato sauce, shredded potatoes and garlic yoghurt
estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbs
Beyti Kebabı
24.00
Turkish köfte in dough, with tomato sauce and garlic yoghurt
estimate≈ 680 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 65
Iskender Kebap
24.00
Shawarma on Turkish bread with tomato sauce and Turkish yoghurt
estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 65
Mango Chili Chicken
26.00
Fried chicken fillet with mango, red onions, avocado and rice
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 74
Fıstık Soslu Tavuk
26.00
Chicken fillet served with warm peanut sauce and onions
estimate≈ 610 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Biftek
27.00
Grilled steak served with salad and fries
estimate≈ 820 kcal55 g carbs
Lokum
33.00
Beef tenderloin prepared with cream butter (chef's specialty)
estimate≈ 650 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Merad Platter (2 pers.)
60.00
Merad Schotel (2 pers.) — Mixed grilled meat platter for 2 served with salad, fries, rice
estimate≈ 2200 kcal160 g carbsheavy 28
Chicken & lamb döner plates
Yaprak Döner
25.00
Döner on lavaş bread and Turkish yoghurt
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Platter with chicken or lamb
21.00
Schotel met kip of lam — Chicken or lamb kebap
estimate≈ 580 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Schotel Speciaal
22.00
Schotel Speciaal (paprika, ui) — Special dish with peppers and onion
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
Schotel Hawaï
22.00
Hawaiian dish with pineapple
estimate≈ 880 kcal75 g carbs
Schotel Mexicano
22.00
Schotel Mexicano (paprika, ui, maïs) — Mexicano dish with peppers, onion and corn
estimate≈ 870 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 65
Schotel Champignons
22.00
Mushroom dish
estimate≈ 840 kcal62 g carbs
Schotel mix kip en lamsvlees
24.00
Mixed dish (chicken / lamb)
estimate≈ 900 kcal60 g carbs
Dessert
Baklava
11.00
Served with ice cream and whipped cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsheavy 26
Katmer
14.00
Crispy dessert pastry with pistachios, cream, Turkish ice cream and Belgian chocolate
estimate≈ 800 kcal70 g carbsheavy 20
Tiramisu
11.00
Homemade
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 38
Magnolia
12.00
Delicious vanilla pudding with biscuit, fruit and hazelnut
estimate≈ 500 kcal45 g carbsheavy 32
Apple pie
9.00
Appeltaart met slagroom — With whipped cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal55 g carbsheavy 30
Taart Merad
11.00
Our delicious chocolate cake served with whipped cream
estimate≈ 600 kcal50 g carbsheavy 28
Cherry Crumble
11.00
Homemade cherry crumble served with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal60 g carbsheavy 33
San Sebastian Cheesecake
13.00
Original cheesecake served with chocolate or strawberry sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal40 g carbsheavy 23
The Brownie
12.00
Delicious homemade brownie with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsheavy 22
Dame Blanche
11.00
Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 400 kcal35 g carbsheavy 33
Children's ice cream
9.00
Kinderijs — Ice cream for the little ones
estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs
Aperitifs
Citir manti
12.00
Crispy pastry bags filled with minced meat
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Calamaris
11.00
Calamaris (8st) — 8 pieces
estimate≈ 300 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Feta with olivesvegetarian
7.00
Feta met olijven — Feta with olives
estimate≈ 250 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tortilla Chips
12.00
With tomato salsa, jalapeño peppers and baked cheddar cheese
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs
Mix of snacks (2 pers.)
17.00
Mix van snacks (2 pers.) — Mozzarella sticks, calamari, chicken nuggets, sigara börek, onion rings and falafel
estimate≈ 1800 kcal140 g carbsheavy 36
Pastas
Penne arrabiatavegetarian
24.00
Penne pasta with spicy tomato sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal95 g carbs
Penne Four Cheesesvegetarian
22.00
estimate≈ 850 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 67
Chicken
23.00
Tagliatelle with creamy pesto sauce & mushrooms
estimate≈ 820 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 68
Gamba
24.00
Tagliatelle with creamy pesto sauce & mushrooms
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 70
Salmon
25.00
Tagliatelle with creamy pesto sauce & mushrooms
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbs
Kayseri Mantı
23.00
Dough pockets filled with minced meat, garlic yogurt and spiced butter
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 73
Lasagne Bolognese
23.00
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 79
Tortellini Mantıvegetarian
24.00
Tortellini pasta with spinach in tomato-cream sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 69
Fish specialties
Dilbaligi Tavasi
26.00
Fried sole fillet with dill cream sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Firinda Morina
28.00
Cod on a bed of mashed potatoes with the chef's sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Karides Izgara
26.00
Grilled large prawns with fresh basil
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Soslu Karides
26.00
Fried prawns with dill cream sauce and garlic
estimate≈ 580 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tavada Somon
26.00
Fried salmon fillet with the chef's cream sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Çupra ‘Dorade’
29.00
Oven-baked dorade with pepper, garlic and fresh herbs
estimate≈ 480 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Merad Fish Platter (2 pers.)
63.00
Merad Vis Schotel (2 pers.) — Various types of grilled fish for 2 people, served with salad, fries, rice
estimate≈ 2200 kcal180 g carbsheavy 42
Italian pizzas
Margheritavegetarian
19.00
Tomato sauce and cheese
estimate≈ 750 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 77
Pizza pepperoni
21.00
Tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni
estimate≈ 880 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 66
Quattro Formaggivegetarian
21.00
Tomato sauce and various types of cheese
estimate≈ 920 kcal75 g carbs
Vegetarianvegetarian
23.00
Vegetarisch — Sour cream, eggplant, zucchini, broccoli & parmesan cheese
estimate≈ 720 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 76
Pizza Merad
23.00
Tomato sauce, cheese, chicken, lamb, jalapeño and mushrooms
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs
Turkish pizza
Peynirli Pidevegetarian
17.00
Turkish pide with Turkish cheese
estimate≈ 780 kcal70 g carbs
Sebzeli Pidevegetarian
26.00
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 80
Ispankli Pidevegetarian
18.00
Turkish pizza with spinach
estimate≈ 620 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 73
Kıymalı Pide
20.00
Seasoned minced meat, tomato, pepper and parsley
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67
Tavuklu Pide
20.00
Turkish pizza with chicken
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 73
Karışık Pide
20.00
Mix of all Turkish pizzas
estimate≈ 800 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 69
Children's menu
Chicken nuggets
12.00
Kipnuggets — Chicken nuggets
estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbs
Chicken fillet
12.00
Kipfilet — Chicken fillet
estimate≈ 320 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Fish stick
12.00
Visstick — Hawaiian dish with pineapple
estimate≈ 400 kcal25 g carbs
Kids Döner
12.00
Kinder Döner
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs
Side dishes
Sweet potatovegan, vegetarian
7.00
Zoete aardappel — Sweet potato
estimate≈ 180 kcal35 g carbs
Portion of friesvegan, vegetarian
6.00
Portie friet — Fries
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbs
Portion of ricevegan, vegetarian
5.00
Portie rijst — Rice
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
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Many Turkish vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose from mezzes like hummus and şakşuka. There are vegetarian pides with cheese or spinach and pastas such as penne arrabiata.
23 vegetarian and 8 vegan dishes out of 94
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Low-carb Turkish grill and fish
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
The menu features many grilled meats and fish with low carbohydrate values. Mezes and salads are good choices for a light meal.
38 diabetes-friendly · 94 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Nauwstraat 11, 2800 Mechelen
- Hours
- Mon11:00–23:00Tue11:00–23:00Wed11:00–23:00Thu11:00–23:00Fri11:00–23:00Sat11:00–23:00Sun11:00–23:00inclusief feestdagen
- Contact
- +3215415773 info@merad.be
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), merad.be/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 79 %