Sahara's Turkish Cuisine - Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

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Where “A cup of coffee is remembered for forty years.”

Sahara’s serves traditional Turkish Cuisine with the touch of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ethnic ingredients and styles. We deliciously cook everything from scratch and offer it with complimentary homemade bread and Aegean olives. Our menu provides plentiful food, wine, and beer that speak for our guests’ particular tastes. Our staff is part of our family that shares the same energy with our guests. Our newly decorated place with the touch of multi-ethnic details of Turkey makes our guests and their friends feel comfortable and unique. The restaurant’s characteristic ambiance is designed to give a sense of artsy home that shares the cultural aspects of our heritage, and it offers a beautiful decor for our guests and their photographs.

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COLD APPETIZERS

Humus

Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

Cacik

Finely chopped baby cucumbers blended with garlic yogurt, dill and mint.

Eggplant Salad

Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice.

Tabuleh

Cracked wheat with mixed parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill.

Soslu Patlican

Chopped eggplant cooked in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers and garlic.

Babaganoush

Char-grilled smoked eggplant puree flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon.

Pickled Mix Vegetables

Pickled veggy variety; cabbage, gherkins, wild gherkins, carrots, tomatoes, lombardi peppers, hot peppers.

Lebni

Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.

Stuffed Vine Leaves

Fresh vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and currants cooked in olive oil.

Pilaki

Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.

Ezme

Spicy mashed vegetables mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice.

Cig Kofte

Our homemade speciality. Kneaded bulgur wheat with onions, garlic, local Anatolian spices, extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, walnut and fresh lemon juice. Served with iceberg lettuce, lemon wedges and pomegranate sauce.

Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate Small

Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate Large

HOT APPETIZERS

Falafel

Balls of chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce.

Cheese Pastries

Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and cooked until golden brown.

Mucver (Zucchini Pancakes)

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side

Pastrami Cigars

Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami and cooked until golden brown, red peppers, mushrooms and onions.

Fried Calamari

Fried calamari served over mixed greens with a sauce of lemon olive oil and parsley.

Arnavut Cigeri (Calf Liver)

Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.

SALADS

Shepherd Salad

Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.

Mediterranean Salad

Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing.

Piyaz

White beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette.

Aegean Salad

Mixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine-ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing.

Dry Fig Salad

Figs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes.

Seafood Salad

Grilled calamari and poached shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley.

SOUPS

Red Lentil Soup

Pureed red lentils and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge and pita bread.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered with various other ingredients and served with pita bread.

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

Baby Okra Entree

Baby okras cooked with tomatoes, onions, and lemon juice. Served with rice.

Falafel Dinner Entree

Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions, and tomatoes served with tahini sauce, vegetables, and rice.

Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree

Vegetable Casserole Entree

Mixed sautéed vegetables baked in tomato sauce and served with rice.

POULTRY ENTREES

Chicken Shish Kebab Entree

Char-grilled marinated chunks of chicken served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Adana Kebab Chicken Entree

Finely chopped chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer, and served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Grilled Chicken Wings Entree

Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Chicken Chops Entree

Char-grilled marinated chicken chops served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Chicken Sautee Entree

Small pieces of chicken cutlets sauteed with garden vegetables and butter.

Hünkar Beğendi Chicken Entree

Grilled chicken served with smoked and spiced eggplant which is grilled, pureed, and stirred with milk, melted butter, and roasted flour.

LAMB AND BEEF ENTREES

Gyro

Marinated beef grilled on a revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with rice.

Manti Entree

Steamed beef dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.

Kofte Entree

Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Adana Kebab Lamb Entree

Finely chopped lamb seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Iskender Kebab Entree

Vertically grilled beef sliced very thin and served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce on pita bread.

Ezmeli Kebab Entree

Chopped lamb seasoned with herbs, grilled and served on a bed of spicy sauce.

Lamb Saute Entree

Lamb sauteed with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and seasoned with traditional herbs and spices.

Beyti Kebab Entree

Chopped lamb seasoned with garlic, onions and red peppers grilled on skewers and served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Lamb Shish Entree

Char-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Lamb Shank Entree

Lamb shank wrapped with eggplant, baked in light tomato sauce and served with rice.

Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola)

Char-grilled baby lamb chops served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Mixed Grilled Kebab Entree

Combination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball, and gyro kebabs served with grilled vegetables and rice.

Hunkar Begendi Lamb Entree

Grilled lamb served with smoked and spiced eggplant, which is grilled, then pureed, and stirred with milk, melted butter and roasted flour.

Grilled Skirt Steak Entree

Grilled steak served with grilled vegetables and Turkish rice, topped with herb butter sauce.

DESSERTS

Walnut Baklava

Very thin layers of phyllo with walnuts and honey.

Pistachio Baklava

Very thin layers of phyllo with pistachio and honey.

Cold Baklava

Savor our cold baklava, a delightful variation of the classic dessert, featuring layers of thin, buttery phyllo pastry, filled with spiced nuts and drenched in extra syrup for a moist, richly sweet experience.

Sobiyet

Crispy phyllo triangles are stuffed with creamy mascarpone, topped with crushed pistachios and drizzled with honey syrup.

Kunefe

Baked shredded wheat with walnuts and cheese soaked in syrup.

Midye Baklava

Mussel shaped baklavas; made with thin sheets of dough soaked in honey and layered with pistachio.

Maras Ice Cream

Our house specialty. Famous stretchy ice cream made with milk, special salep spice and sugar. Topped with chopped pistachios.

Rice Pudding (Sütlaç)

Milk Custard (Kazandibi)

Kazandibi. The baked sweetened mixture of milk and flavors.

Mixed Baklava Platter

Combination of different types of baklava, including Sobiyet, Midye, and Walnut, and Cold Baklava.

Pistachio Katmer

A delicate, crispy phyllo pastry filled with finely ground premium pistachios and clotted cream, lightly baked to golden perfection. Served warm and drizzled with a touch of syrup for a rich, flaky, and nutty finish—an indulgent Turkish classic.

Natural Raw Honey 8oz.

Natural Raw Honey 16oz.

Ross Round Comb Honey

Cut Comb Honey

Dubai Chocolate

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Dubai with this handcrafted chocolate delight. Each piece features a rich, velvety milk chocolate shell filled with a smooth, nutty pistachio cream, delicately layered and dusted with crushed pistachios. A perfect fusion of Middle Eastern elegance and gourmet craftsmanship, this treat is as visually stunning as it is decadent.

SIDES

Side of Char-Grilled Vegetables

Side of Sauteed Mushrooms

Side of Black Olives with Olive Oil

Side of Sliced Feta Cheese

Side of Chopped Cucumbers

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Two of Turkey’s most popular content creators, Tuna Tavus and Deli Mi Ne, visited Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine in NYC and crowned it as their #1 choice for authentic Turkish food in the city! In their latest video, they rave about the rich flavors, traditional dishes, and warm hospitality, proving why Sahara’s is the ultimate destination for Turkish cuisine in New York. 🎥🇹🇷 Watch their full experience starting at minute 33!

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine is where the rich flavors of Turkey come alive in the heart of New York! We invite you to embark on a culinary journey filled with authentic dishes crafted with love and tradition. Our passion for Turkish culture and hospitality is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every visit feels like a warm embrace. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where every meal is a celebration of taste, community, and the vibrant spirit of Turkey.

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Sahara's Catering Services

At Sahara's Turkish Cuisine, we bring the rich and authentic flavors of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine directly to your events. Our catering services are designed to accommodate gatherings of all sizes, ensuring a memorable culinary experience for you and your guests.

Signature Turkish Buffet (A)

Includes hummus, lebni, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, gyro, baklava, white rice, hot, white, and tahini sauces, bread, plates, and utensils.

Turkish Buffet Royale (B)

Features hummus, babaganoush, falafel, Mediterranean salad, cheese pastries, chicken adana kebab, grilled meatballs, baklava, white rice, hot, white, and tahini sauces, bread, plates, and plastic utensils.

Light Turkish/Mediterranean Buffet (C)

Offers hummus, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, pita bread, plates, and utensils.

Turkish/Mediterranean Vegetarian Buffet (D)

Includes hummus, lebni, falafel, cheese pastries, Mediterranean salad, baklava, pita bread, plates, and utensils.

À La Carte Options

Customize your menu with our extensive selection of cold and hot appetizers, salads, vegetarian dishes, poultry, seafood, lamb, and beef entrées. Desserts and beverages are also available to complement your meal.

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At Sahara's Turkish Cuisine, we offer a delightful selection of cold appetizers that showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Turkish cuisine.

Come alone. Come with friends. Come as you are.

Sahara’s offers authentic Turkish cuisine infused with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. We prepare everything from scratch, serving it with homemade bread and Aegean olives. Our menu caters to diverse tastes with a selection of food, wine, and beer. Our welcoming staff and newly decorated, culturally rich ambiance create a unique and comfortable dining experience, perfect for memorable moments and photos.

Reviews

Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine… I love this place. This is the best Turkish restaurant in Manhattan. The lentil soup that they have is even better than the one that I had in Turkey. Atmosphere is so cozy and the the staff really friendly and smili face. Coming to this place always makes me so happy.
Kaya Moon

Wow! The food was phenomenal, the service was even better, and the ambiance couldn't have been better. I had never been, but a friend brought me with a large group. They handled the size of our group well, food came quickly and they were nothing but patient and friendly (especially for those who asked a lot of questions). I had the lamb gyro and it was perfect. The meat was amazing and I have no idea why the rice was so good, but it just was. I can't wait to go back and try something more daring!
Conner R.

First time coming here, and absolutely LOVED IT!!! Mustafa served us and was absolutely brilliant, very attentive and a brilliant sense of humour too!

I had the chicken Adana kebab, my wife had the salmon and it was so good and tender, as well as juicy! The deserts are something else too, such beautiful flavours - I could eat these day and night

We felt like family coming here and left as family too, really recommend it as well as the Turkish deserts!
Jae Storer

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