Handcrafted Aegean-Style Meatballs
by Aegean Appetizers
Some meatballs rely on heavy seasoning.
Ours rely on the quality of the meat.
Inspired by the traditional recipe from Çine, a small town in Turkey’s Aegean region, this version stays true to its roots — simple, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
🥩 What Makes It Different
We keep it honest.
• Freshly ground beef
• Finely grated onion
• A touch of cumin
• A precise amount of baking soda for tenderness
• Salt
• Extended hand-mixing for proper texture
No breadcrumbs.
No parsley.
No filler.
No unnecessary spices.
The flavor comes from technique — not masking.
🔥 Served With
Each order includes:
• 6-inch artisan bread (not pita)
• Fire-roasted tomato
• Grilled onion
• Charred green peppers
• Dry spice blend on the side
• House-made sauce served separately
We don’t pre-mix flavors.
You build your bite.
Carefully packaged for pickup.
Sauces are kept separate.
Texture stays intact.
Balanced, clean, intentional.
🇹🇷 Rooted in Tradition.
Crafted in San Diego.
Aegean Appetizers
Small-batch production
Fresh preparation
Pickup only
DM to order.