What Is Tenderloin Cafe de Paris? The Sauce, the Cut, and Its Place on the Mahsun Usta Menu
TL;DR: Tenderloin Cafe de Paris is beef tenderloin served with the classic French herb butter sauce, found on the Mahsun Usta menu in Yeşilköy.
Tenderloin Cafe de Paris is a steak preparation in which beef tenderloin is topped with a classic French herb butter sauce before serving. On the Mahsun Usta menu in Yeşilköy, it appears under the name "Tenderloin Cafe de Paris — with classic French sauce." What Is Cafe de Paris Sauce? Cafe de Paris sauce is one of the classic sauces of French cuisine. Its base is butter, into which fresh herbs and spices are mixed; this blend is melted over grilled or pan-seared meat just before serving. The sauce isn't meant to cover up the meat's own flavor — its purpose is to add a light herb-butter aroma alongside it. Around the world, it is paired especially with thinner cuts such as entrecôte and tenderloin. What Makes the Tenderloin Cut Special Tenderloin comes from one of the least-worked muscles of the beef carcass, which gives it a low fat content and a soft texture. Because of this tenderness, it doesn't need long cooking — it can be prepared quickly on the grill or in a pan. Its low fat content also makes it well suited to saucy preparations: the sauce sits as a light layer over the cut's own flavor rather than masking it. Tenderloin Cafe de Paris on the Mahsun Usta Menu On the Mahsun Usta menu, tenderloin is offered in three different preparations: plain Beef Tenderloin, Butter-Basted Tenderloin, and Tenderloin Cafe de Paris. The Cafe de Paris version is described on the menu with the note "with classic French sauce" — meaning the cut itself is the same tenderloin, and what differs is the sauce poured over it. Made with 100% halal-certified meat, these three tenderloin options give guests who want the same cut a choice between different presentations. What to Pair It With at the Table A few sides from the menu pair well with tenderloin: Truffle Parmesan Fries with black truffle oil, Loaded Baked Potato with cheddar and bacon, Oyster Mushrooms sautéed in butter, and Blooming Onion served with a special sauce. On the salad side, Arugula Parmesan offers a light start with freshly grated parmesan. As a starter, Beef Carpaccio with parmesan and arugula, or oven-roasted Bone Marrow, can also be added to the table. How to Order It Tenderloin Cafe de Paris can be ordered during Mahsun Usta's lunch and dinner hours, 14:00–23:00. Since tables get busier between 18:00 and 23:00, guests planning to arrive during these hours are advised to reserve ahead by calling +90 534 423 84 49 or through mahsunusta.com/rezervasyon. As the venue is entirely alcohol-free, drinks such as ayran, fresh pomegranate juice, or Turkish coffee pair well with the tenderloin. For dessert, the meal can be rounded off with Basque Cheesecake or Wafer Baklava. Payment and the Table Setting At Mahsun Usta, payment can be made in cash, with all credit cards, or with meal cards (Sodexo, Multinet, Edenred, Setcard, Ticket). The dress code is smart casual; shorts or beachwear are discouraged. As the venue is child-friendly, Tenderloin Cafe de Paris is also a main course that finds its place at family tables. 📍 Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul 📞 +90 534 423 84 49 🌐 mahsunusta.com/rezervasyon
What exactly is Cafe de Paris sauce, and what's in it?
Cafe de Paris sauce is a classic French sauce with a butter base, into which fresh herbs and spices are mixed. It's melted over already-cooked meat before serving, adding a light herb-butter aroma without overpowering the meat's own flavor. On the Mahsun Usta menu, this sauce is served together with the tenderloin cut.
Is Cafe de Paris sauce automatically added to every tenderloin order on the menu?
No, tenderloin appears as three separate items on the Mahsun Usta menu: Beef Tenderloin, Butter-Basted Tenderloin, and Tenderloin Cafe de Paris. The sauce is only included with this third option, so it's enough to name it when ordering. You can also get information about the menu by calling +90 534 423 84 49.
Mahsun Usta is a 100% halal, alcohol-free fine dining Turkish restaurant inside the historic Yeşilköy train station at Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul. Dry-aged steaks (28–45 days), oak-smoked meats, kebabs and Turkish breakfast. Google 4.6★ (1367+ reviews). Tel: +90 534 423 84 49. Daily 08:00–23:00.