Sahara's Turkish Cuisine 513 2nd Ave

Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

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

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

Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.

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

Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pan-seared tilapia filet served with a green salad, white rice and a lemon-parsley-olive oil sauce.

Char-grilled and oven barbecued marinated seared Atlantic salmon. Served with green salad and rice.

Baked shrimp, mushrooms, red peppers, onions and tomato casserole topped with melted cheese, served with rice.

Char-grilled barbecued marinated shrimps and vegetables served with rice.

Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with green salad and lemon.

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

Steamed beef dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.

Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fresh tomato, lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, and feta cheese wrapped in a tortilla shell.

Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions, and carrots served with tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato in a tortilla shell.

Finely chopped chicken seasoned with red peppers and parsley and wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

Marinated chicken breast wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.

Finely chopped lamb seasoned with green peppers, red peppers and parsley wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

Marinated beef grilled on revolving upright skewer and very thinly sliced then wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

Char-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.

Very thin layers of phyllo with walnuts and honey.

Very thin layers of phyllo with pistachio and honey.

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.

Baked shredded wheat with walnuts and cheese soaked in syrup.

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

Kazandibi. The baked sweetened mixture of milk and flavors.

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

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.

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.

Choose from a selection of appetizers like creamy hummus, crispy falafel, or vibrant shepherd's salad. For your main course, enjoy options such as tender grilled chicken kebabs, flavorful lamb kofta, or a vegetarian-friendly eggplant moussaka, all served with fragrant rice and a side of seasonal vegetables.

Begin your meal with a choice of appetizers, such as silky baba ghanoush, zesty ezme, or delicate stuffed grape leaves. For the main course, savor our signature charcoal-grilled kebabs, each served with aromatic rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian options like zucchini pancakes or vegetable casserole are also available.

Best of Vignobles Vellas Cuvée Prestige 99 Blend Édition Limiitée

Match made in heaven with lamb and chicken dishes

numerous international awards, deep red color, pure, intense, fresh and ripe

Light to medium ruby in color with good acidity, a medium intense nose, fine grained tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Cherry, ripe red currants, raspberry, roasted red peppers, licorice, cocoa, thyme, sage, Champagne mushrooms, tobacco leaves & leather. Must be 21 to purchase.

a wine that showcases one of Turkey's hidden gems

Made of Kalecik Karasi, an indigenous Turkish grape, this wine has aromas of strawberry and orange rind that are a pleasant prelude to flavors of tart and ripe summer cherry, pomegranate, vanilla and a whisper of salinity. Tongue-coating tannins fade into the smooth, bright finish.

from the original historic growing area which tends to have the best vineyards

velvet finish, presents fruit forward aromas and has a delicate balance

Having a smooth finish and well-processed tannins, this wine with a fruity flavor reflects the potential of ancient Turkish Boğazkere grapes. Nose: Black forest fruits, ripe plum and figs, strong ripe tannins, chocolate, juniper, tobacco notes Palate: Rich flavored, concentrated black fruits, long Appearance: Dark ruby.

100 years anniversary product of Federico De Cerchio family

A complex nose of rhubarb, cassis and blackberry preserve are combined with subtle overtones of allspice and hazelnut and an intruging note of pine forest. A delicate and subtle palate, full of high toned red fruits, balanced, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.

exquisite, elegant, deep ruby to the eye, with aromas of blackberry, forest floor

indigenous Aanatolian grape where Turkish wine originated from, a timeless beauty of the region, excellence in full body

18 months in French oak, notes of red and yellow fruit, perfect pair with lamb and meat dishes

full body with refined tannins and highly persistent 18 months in French oak and 6 months in bottle

One of the highest rated Turkish wines, has palate of intense blueberry and blackberry flavors

a smooth, polished finish, elegant and complex with flavors of strawberry, cherry, black pepper

the grape origin is Rhone, Bordeaux, France, spent 10 month in french oak

beautiful, velvety tannins are accompanied by a long fish

as the name says "lovely", rich on nose and palate, medium bodied, good to par wit lamb and other meat dishes

outstanding elegance, fruity exquisite flavors, nothing but quality (RED)

Light straw yellow color. Fresh, fruity with hints of golden apple and white flowers bouquet. Fruity and fragrant, palatable taste; fine and elegant in the mouth with a direct and clean flavor and good persistence.

elegant, exquisite, beautiful color, fresh finish, perfect to pair with appetizers, seafood and chicken dishes

well balanced fruit forward aromas, pairs beautifully with appetizers, sefood and chicken dishes

lean mouthfeel, crispy finish, pairs well with a variety of appetizers, fish and chicken dishes

a match made in heaven with vegetable appetizers, chicken and seafood dishes

The grapes were all harvested by hand before undergoing temperature controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine underwent a period of ageing on its lees before bottling. Delicate floral and citrus notes on the nose lead onto a medium-bodied palate with flavours of white peaches and apricots. The ripe fruit is lifted by the bright acidity which shines through on the finish.

This Pinot Grigio is cold pressed on the peel, adding a bit of complexity to a typically light style. Peach and tropical fruit are balanced by a long citrus finish. It’s a great white wine as we transition to cooler weather.

outstanding elegance, fruity exquisite favors, nothing but quality

flavors of ripe peaches, orange blossoms, vanilla, butter and toast

BEST 100 Wines in the World "Financial Times"

A centuries-old tradition served in an elegant demitasse, our Turkish coffee is rich, bold, and unfiltered, with a velvety texture and deep, aromatic flavor. Slowly brewed over low heat in a traditional cezve (copper pot), it delivers a perfect balance of intensity and smoothness. Each sip lingers with notes of dark chocolate and spice, while the fine grounds at the bottom hint at the art of fortune-telling. Served with a side of Turkish delight for a truly authentic experience.

Cumcumber, mint, green apple, honey, lemon juice, ice

Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry syrup, banana, milk, ice

Turkish coffee, American coffee, milk, banana, salted caramel, ice

Starberry, pineapple, mango, ice

Carrot, fresh orange juice, melon, ginger, mango, ice

Milk, banana, strawberry, walnut, honey, lavender, peach, ice

Pineapple juice, strawberry, blackberry, lemon juice, peach, mango, ice

Absolut Vodka Cointreau Lime Juice Cranberry Juice

Hudson Short Stack Rye Whiskey Sweet Vermouth Cocktail Bitters Orange Bitters

Beefeater London Dry Gin Campari Sweet Vermouth

Bacardi Rum Lime Juice Simple Syrup

Yeni Rakı is produced by processing carefully selected fresh and dried grapes from Turkey. Yeni Rakı achieves perfection by adding high-quality aniseed to suma obtained from a well-balanced mixture of dried and fresh grapes. Yeni Rakı, which gives a name and life to a unique culture, has an alcohol content of 45%.

By delicately employing the drop by drop distillation method, 100% fresh grapes and carefully selected aniseeds are combined with the unique spirit of copper pot stills, without adding sugar. Suma distillation followed by 4 more copper pot still distillations with an extended time from 48 hours to 72 hours has brought the purity & smoothness of rakı to its peak.

Tekirdağ Rakısı is a premium brand of rakı produced entirely from fresh grapes. Originally from the Tekirdağ region in Turkey. This distinctive spirit is created from fresh grape suma distilled with high-quality aniseed from Çesme in traditional rakı alembics. The flagship rakı features a smooth taste with a balanced anise aroma.

Tekirdağ Rakısı Altın Seri is produced by the distillation of carefully selected fresh grapes and high-quality aniseeeds in copper alembics with traditional methods. Tekirdağ Rakısı Altın Seri is matured in special oak barrels which gives it its unique golden color and taste. Aromas of anise seed, straw, dried citrus.

Includes hummus, lebni, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, gyro, baklava, white rice, hot, white and tahini sauces, bread and plastic utensils. Drinks not included.

Includes hummus, babaganoush, falafel, Mediterranean salad, cheese pastries, chicken adana, grilled meatballs, baklava, white rice, hot, white and tahini sauces, bread and plastic utensils. Drinks not included.

Hummus, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, pita bread, utensils, plastic glasses and plates and sharing spoons. Drinks not included.

Hummus, lebni, falafel, cheese pastries, Mediterranean salad, baklava, pita bread, utensils, plastic glasses and plates and sharing spoons. Drinks not included.

Served with pita bread. Choose from our extensive selection of cold appetizers, and specify the number of guests you'd like to serve. For detailed descriptions of each item, please refer to our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of hot appetizers and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of salads and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of vegetarian meals and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of poultry meals and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of seafood meals and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of lamb and beef meals and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

Choose from our rich selection of desserts and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

One 2-litter bottle of Coke, one 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke, and one 1.5-litter water for every 10 people.

Choose from our rich selection of sides and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.

One bottle of beer per person.

Three bottles of house-select wines for every ten people. Wines are chosen from our by-the-class wines on our wine menu.