If you’re looking for a fresh taste of the Mediterranean that’s guaranteed to transport your palate, get excited! Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, the spot known for serving up elevated fast-casual fare, is rolling out a brand-new, limited-time menu item: Turkish Meatballs!
Starting November 3rd, you can grab this robust new dish, which is rooted in authentic chargrilled techniques that Founder Keith Richards discovered firsthand during a recent trip to Turkey.
The Secret to the Flavor: Chargrilled to Order
These aren’t your average meatballs! The Turkish Meatballs showcase a specific preparation method where the lamb is chargrilled to order instead of resting in sauce. This brilliant technique preserves maximum freshness and seriously enhances the natural, robust flavor of the lamb. Taziki’s is even sourcing their high-quality lamb domestically through Michigan-based partner Wolverine, ensuring a rich taste that sets this dish apart while honoring its Mediterranean inspiration.
Keith Richards explained that the idea sparked immediately during his trip: “I ate at several local restaurants, including one called TOPCU, and the way they chargrilled their meatballs to order really stood out. The first taste sparked the idea that this technique and flavor profile would fit perfectly within our menu.”
It’s all about serving up that classic Mediterranean comfort food at its best – simple, authentic, and made fresh!
Three Ways to Get Your Meatball Fix
Taziki’s is giving you three delicious ways to enjoy these limited-time Turkish Meatballs:
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Turkish Meatball Feast: A satisfying plate topped with rustic tomato sauce, crumbled feta, and fresh basil.
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Turkish Meatball Gyro: The meatballs wrapped up in warm pita, complete with fresh Mediterranean garnishes.
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Turkish Meatball Salad Topper: A great choice for a lighter meal; add the savory meatballs to your favorite Taziki’s salad, like the Caesar, Mediterranean, or Greek.
Remember, the Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked the healthiest in the world, and Taziki’s encourages everyone to “eat well and live the good life.” These delicious Turkish Meatballs offer another wholesome way to do just that.
But hurry! This savory trip to Turkey is only available through January 25, 2026.
This year Taziki’s is celebrating 27 years of success and now serves its modern Mediterranean fare to customers at over 100 locations in 18 states.
To stay updated with the latest brand news, new menu items and new openings, visit Tazikis.com.
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