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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

(212) 532-7589

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  • 513 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
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  • Mediterranean ,  Middle Eastern ,  Turkish
  • $$$$$
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  • Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

  • (212) 532-7589

    We make ordering easy.

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  • Sahara's Turkish Cuisine
    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.
  • BREAKFAST
    Sahara's Breakfast Menu offers a refreshing beginning to your day with its delightful array of fresh, wholesome ingredients. For $19.95, enjoy a selection of bread accompanied by a boiled egg and your choice of tea, coffee, or orange juice. Indulge in three types of exquisite cheeses: sliced fresh Kashkaval, Erzincan Tulum, and Feta. The meal is complemented by organic honey and butter, freshly sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, rich black olives and olive oil, and sweet dry figs and dates, all combining to create a breakfast that is both nourishing and satisfying.
    • Sahara's Mediterranean Turkish Breakfast $19.95

  • DINNER SPECIAL
    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.
    • Dinner Special $38.95

      Choice of two courses, served with pita bread and a drink.

    • Dinner Special with Beer or Wine (Must be 21 to purchase) $42.95

      Choice of two courses, served with pita bread and a bottle of beer or a glass of wine of your choice. (Must be 21 to purchase.)

    • Sahara's Home Night Spacial $65.95

      Elevate your evening at home with Sahara's Home Night Special, now available for delivery. Start the night with an enticing appetizer, designed to tantalize your taste buds and set the stage for a romantic meal. Choose from a variety of main courses that bring the authentic flavors of Turkey right to your doorstep. To complement your meal, enjoy a bottle of hand-selected wine that pairs perfectly with the rich and vibrant tastes of your dinner. Create a memorable dining experience in the comfort of your own home with our special menu, perfect for celebrating love and togetherness.

  • PREFIXED CATERING PACKAGES
    Each package serves a minimum of seven people. With the options below, you can order for any number of people more than seven. Caterings come with all the serving stuff, ready to be serviced.
    • Signature Turkish Buffet (A) $25.00

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

    • Turkish Buffet Royale (B) $29.00

      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.

    • Light Turkish/Mediterranean Buffet (C) $21.00

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

    • Turkish/Mediterranean Vegetarian Buffet (D) $20.00

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

  • À LA CARTE CATERING MENU
    • Cold Appetizer Caterings

      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.

    • Hot Appetizer Caterings

      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.

    • Salad Caterings

      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.

    • Vegetarian Caterings

      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.

    • Poultry Caterings

      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.

    • Seafood Caterings

      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.

    • Lamb and Beef Caterings

      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.

    • Dessert Caterings

      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.

    • Beverage Caterings

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

    • Sides Caterings

      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.

    • Beer Caterings

      One bottle of beer per person.

    • Wine Caterings

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

    • Wrap Caterings

  • LUNCH SPECIAL
    • Lunch Special $24.95

      Choice of two courses, served with pita bread and a drink.

    • Lunch Special with Beer or Wine $29.75

      Choice of two courses, served with pita bread and a bottle of beer or a glass of wine of your choice. (Must be 21 to purchase)

  • COLD APPETIZERS
    Some of them served with pita bread.
    • Hummus $11.95

      Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

    • Cacik $11.95

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

    • Tabuleh $12.95

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

    • Soslu Patlican $13.95

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

    • Babaganoush $12.95

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

    • Eggplant Salad $12.95

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

    • Tarama $10.95

      Red caviar whisked into a light mousse with olive oil and lemon juice.

    • Lebni $12.95

      Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.

    • Stuffed Vine Leaves $14.95

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

    • Ezme $14.95

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

    • Pilaki $11.95

      Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.

    • Pickled Mix Vegetables $12.95

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

    • Cig Kofte (Raw Vegetarian Meatballs) $15.95

      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.

    • Small Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate $25.95

      Combination of small portions of cold appetizers.

    • Large Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate $36.95

      Combination of large portions of cold appetizers.

  • HOT APPETIZERS
    • Falafel Appetizers $12.95

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

    • Cheese Pastries $13.95

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

    • Zucchini Pancakes (Mucver) $14.95

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

    • Pastrami Cigars $15.95

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

    • Fried Calamari $17.95

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

    • Calf Liver (Arnavut Cigeri) $17.95

      Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.

  • SOUPS
    • Red Lentil Soup $11.95

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

    • Chicken Vegetable Soup $14.95

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

  • SALADS
    • Small Shepherd Salad $13.95

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

    • Large Shepherd Salad $21.95

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

    • Small Mediterranean Salad $13.95

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

    • Large Mediterranean Salad $21.95

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

    • Piyaz Salad $14.95

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

    • Aegean Salad $15.95

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

    • Dry Fig Salad $17.95

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

    • Seafood Salad $24.95

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

  • VEGETARIAN ENTREES
    • Baby Okra Entree $19.95

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

    • Falafel Dinner Entree $19.95

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

    • Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree $22.95

      Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice.

    • Vegetable Casserole Entree $22.95

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

  • POULTRY ENTREES
    • Chicken Shish Kebab Entree $25.95

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

    • Adana Kebab Chicken Entree $27.95

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

    • Grilled Chicken Wings Entree $29.95

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

    • Chicken Chops Entree $29.95

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

    • Chicken Sautee Entree $30.95

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

    • Hunkar Begendi Chicken Entree $32.95

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

  • SEAFOOD ENTREES
    • Tilapia Entree $27.95

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

    • Salmon Entree $29.95

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

    • Shrimp Casserole $29.95

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

    • Shrimp Kebab Entree $28.95

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

    • Sea Bass Entree (Branzini) $34.95

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

  • LAMB & BEEF ENTREES
    • Gyro Entree $27.95

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

    • Manti Entree $27.95

      Steamed beef dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.

    • Kofte (Meatball) Entree $28.95

      Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.

    • Adana Kebab Lamb Entree $29.95

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

    • Iskender Kebab Entree $31.95

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

    • Ezmeli Kebab Entree $27.95

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

    • Lamb Saute Entree $33.95

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

    • Beyti Kebab Entree $34.95

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

    • Hunkar Begendi Lamb Entree $39.95

      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 $32.95

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

    • Lamb Shish Entree $37.95

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

    • Lamb Shank Entree $38.95

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

    • Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola) $39.95

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

    • Mixed Grilled Kebab Entree $44.95

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

    • Ribeye Steak Entree $41.95

      Savor the richness of our 12 oz ribeye steak, grilled to perfection and served with grilled vegetables and rice.

  • WRAPS
    • Vegetable Wrap $13.95

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

    • Falafel Wrap $13.95

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

    • Adana Chicken Wrap $14.95

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

    • Chicken Shish Wrap $14.95

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

    • Adana Lamb Wrap $15.95

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

    • Gyro Wrap $15.95

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

    • Lamb Shish Wrap $17.95

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

    • Meatball Wrap (Kofte) $15.95

      Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

    • Cig Kofte (Raw Vegetarian Meatballs) Wrap $13.95

      Experience the bold flavors of Turkiye in every bite! Our Cig Kofte Wrap features a soft tortilla generously spread with our signature spicy vegan Cig Kofte. Fresh greens and ripe tomatoes add a crisp, refreshing balance. Simple, flavorful, and satisfying- perfect for a quick, delicious meal.

  • DESSERTS
    • Baklava $10.95

      Very thin layers of phyllo with walnuts and honey.

    • Pistachio Baklava $11.95

      Very thin layers of phyllo with pistachio and honey.

    • Cold Baklava $12.95

      Savor our wet 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 $11.95

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

    • Kunefe $14.95

      Baked shredded wheat with walnuts and cheese soaked in syrup.

    • Midye Baklava $12.95

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

    • Rice Pudding $12.95

      Sutlac. Baked rice pudding made with milk, egg rice, and sugar.

    • Natural Raw Honey 8oz. $14.95

      Our own production 8 oz. natural raw honey. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. Completely natural.

    • Natural Raw Honey 16oz. $24.95

      Our own production 16 oz. natural raw honey. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. Completely natural.

    • Ross Round Comb Honey $17.25

      Our own production. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. . Completely natural. Ross Round Comb honey.

    • Cut Comb Honey $8.00

      Our own production. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. . Completely natural. Ross Round Comb honey.

    • Dilber Dudagi $14.00

      Layered phyllo pastry filled with nuts and soaked in honey. It's prepared with a combination of milk, hazelnuts and walnuts, eggs, butter, oil, lemon juice, flour, honey.

    • Cream Caramel $9.85

      Baked milk custard topped with cinnamon.

    • Pistachio Katmer $13.95

      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.

    • Dubai Chocolate $13.95

      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.

    • Cream Caramel $12.95

      Baked milk custard topped with cinnamon.

    • Custard $12.95

      Kazandibi. The baked sweetened mixture of milk and flavors.

  • SIDES
    • Side of Char-Grilled Vegetables $7.95

    • Side of Sauteed Mushrooms $7.95

    • Side of Black Olives with Olive Oil $6.95

    • Side of Sliced Feta Cheese $6.95

    • Side of Chopped Cucumbers $5.95

    • Side of Broccoli $5.95

    • Side of White Rice $6.95

    • Side of Plain Yogurt $6.95

    • Side of French Fries $6.95

    • Extra Bread $4.95

    • Extra Olive Oil $1.95

    • Extra Salad Dressing $1.95

    • Extra Tahini Sauce $1.95

    • Extra White Sauce $0.95

    • Extra Hot Sauce $0.95

    • Extra Ketchup $0.95

  • BEVERAGES
    • Soft Drinks $3.95

    • Bottled Water

    • Pellegrino

    • 2-Liter Coke $6.95

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 2-Liter Diet Coke $6.95

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 1.5 Liter Water $5.95

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 2-Liter Ginger Ale $6.95

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • Ayran (Yogurt Drink) $4.95

    • Salgam (Fermented Black Carrot Juice / Mild Spicy) $4.95

    • Homemade Turkish Iced Tea (16oz.) $3.15

      Made with freshly brewed Turkish tea.

    • Uludag (Turkish Soda) $4.95

    • Sarikiz (Turkish Mineral Water) $4.95

    • Turkish Soft Drink Bundle $19.95

      Includes one of each; Homemade Limonata, Turkish Iced Tea, Ayran (Yogurt Drink), Uludag Orange Soda, Uludag Mixed Fruit Soda, Salgam (Fermented Black Carrot Juice/Mild Spicy), Sarikiz (Mineral Water).

    • Homemade Limonata (Turkish Lemonade / 16oz.) $4.00

      Our freshly squeezed homemade lemonade. Made with pure cane sugar and whole lemons with our recipe.

  • RED WINES
    Must be 21 years or older to purchase
    • Cabernet Savignon VIGNOBLES VELLAS France (RED)

      Best of Vignobles Vellas Cuvée Prestige 99 Blend Édition Limiitée

    • Malbec LE REVEIL France (RED)

      match made in heaven with lamb and chicken dishes

    • Syrah & Kalecik Karasi MAJESTIK SERIES Turkey (RED)

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

    • Montepulciano IDI DI MARZO d'Abruzzo D.O.C. Italy (RED) $45.00

      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.

    • Syrah SEVILEN Turkey (RED) $50.00

      a wine that showcases one of Turkey's hidden gems

    • Kalecik Karası SEVILEN CLASSIC Turkey (RED) $58.00

      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. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Chianti TENUTA OCCHINI Italy (RED) $55.00

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

    • Bogazkere-Okuzgozu SEVILEN Turkey (RED) $46.00

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

    • Boğazkere KAYRA VINTAGE Turkey (RED) $45.00

      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. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Montepulciano IDI DI MARZO d'Abruzzo D.O.C. AMARNE Italy (RED) $65.00

      100 years anniversary product of Federico De Cerchio family

    • Okuzgozu KAYRA VERSUS Turkey (RED) $80.00

      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.. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Syrah & Merlot PREMIUM Turkey (RED) $80.00

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

    • Bogazkere TELLUS BAGLARI Turkey (RED) $55.00

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

    • Sangiovese ILARIA Italy (RED) $98.00

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

    • Sangiovese METE TOSCANA Italy (RED) $150.00

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

    • Syrah CENTUM Turkey (RED) $120.00

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

    • Okuzgozu & Karecik Karasi PRODOM Turkey (RED) $70.00

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

    • Syrah & Petit Verdot PRODOM TELLUS BAGLARI Turkey (RED) $65.00

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

    • Syrah & Petit Verdot & Caberbet Franc PRODOM Turkey (RED) $80.00

      beautiful, velvety tannins are accompanied by a long fish

    • Cabernet Sauvignon ASHK Turkey (RED) $46.00

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

    • Pinot Noir THERESA NOELLE ESTATE California (RED) $80.00

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

  • WHITE WINES
    Must be 21 years or older to purchase
    • Prosecco ANTONIA FACCHIN France (SPARKLING)

      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. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • PRIME ETRUSCAN Turkey (ROSE)

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

    • Kalecik Karasi & Calkarasi AEGEAN SUNSET Turkey (ROSE) $45.00

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

    • Sauvignon Blanc & Sultaniye MAJESTIK Turkey (WHITE)

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

    • Sauvignon Blanc CATCH AND RELEASE France (WHITE)

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

    • Narince NATIVUS Turkey (WHITE)

      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. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Pinot Grigio ANTONIO FACCHIN France (WHITE) $45.00

      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.

    • Chablis MAISON GAUTHERIN France (WHITE) $85.00

      outstanding elegance, fruity exquisite favors, nothing but quality

    • Chardonnay DOMAINE VALJULIUS France (WHITE) $45.00

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

    • Sauvignon Blanc ISABEY Turkey (WHITE) $65.00

      BEST 100 Wines in the World "Financial Times"

  • BEERS
    Must be 21 or older to purchase
    • Mixed Craft Beer Bundle (6 Pack) $35.95

      Includes One of Each; Brooklyn Lager, Flying Dog Raging Bitch IPA, Five Boroughs Summer Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Dogfish Head Seaquench Sour Ale Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Efes Pilsener $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Istanbul.

    • Brooklyn Lager $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Brooklyn NY.

    • Flying Dog Raging Bitch IPA $7.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Frederick MD.

    • Five Boroughs Summer Ale $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Brooklyn NY.

    • Dogfish Head Seaquench Sour Ale $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Milton, DE.

    • Lagunitas IPA $7.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Chicago IL.

    • Coors Light $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Colorado.

    • Heineken $7.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Amsterdam.

    • Corona Extra $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Mexico City.

    • Bud Light $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. Houston.

    • Budweiser $6.95

      Must be 21 to purchase. St. Louis.

  • SMOOTHIES
    • The Green Symphony $7.95

      Cucumber, Mint, Green Apple, Honey, Lemon

    • United State of Berries $7.95

      Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry Syrup, Banana, Milk

    • Turkish Frappucino $7.95

      Turkish Coffee, American Coffee, Milk, Banana, Chocolate Syrup

    • Tropical Breeze $7.95

      Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango, Milk, Ice

    • Shades of Orange $7.95

      Carrot, Fresh Orange Juice, Melon, Ginger, Mango

    • Bee Sting $7.95

      Milk, Banana, Strawberry, Walnut, Honey, Lavender, Peach, Ice

    • The Nostalgia $7.95

      Pineapple Juice, Strawberry, Blackberry, Lemon Juice, Mango, Peach, Ice

  • TEA & COFFEE
    • Coffee (12 oz.) $3.95

      Dark Roast Blend. Freshly brewed.

    • Turkish Coffee (5 oz.) $3.95

      Kurukahveci Mahmut Efendi. Freshly brewed.

    • Turkish Black Tea (12 oz.) $3.95

      Rize Black Tea. Freshly Brewed

    • Turkish Iced Tea (16 oz.) $3.95

      Iced Rize Black Tea. Freshly brewed.

    • Iced Coffee (16 oz.) $3.95

      Dark Roast Blend. Freshly brewed.

  • THE BAZAAR
    • Natural Raw Honey 8oz. $14.95

      Our own production 8 oz. natural raw honey. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. Completely natural.

    • Natural Raw Honey 16oz. $24.95

      Our own production 16 oz. natural raw honey. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. Completely natural.

    • Pure Ground Turkish Coffee (500gr. / 17.6oz. 100 servings) $19.95

      Rich and highly caffeinated, Turkish coffee is enjoyed in many countries around the world. It's unfiltered, so it has a higher concentration of caffeine and other beneficial compounds that may provide several health benefits.

    • Turkish Delight with Pistachio (500gr. / 17oz. Box) $19.59

      Lokum or Turkish Delight candy has the soft squishy texture of gum drops, speckled with chopped pistachios on the inside, and is generously coated with powdered sugar.

    • Dried Anatolian Fig (250gr. / 9oz. Box) $10.95

      Dried Anatolian figs are a delectable treat. Their sweet, mellow flavor makes dried Anatolian figs a favorite for snacking, and appeals to a wide variety of cuisines. They are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients.

    • Medium Frame Comb Honey (Approximately 4lb.) $69.95

      Our own product of natural comb honey. Local rooftop honeycomb near The Bronx Botanical Garden.

    • Turkish Rize Black Tea Leaves (1000gr / 2lb 3.3oz. Pack) $19.95

      Turkish tea is full-flavored and too strong to be served in large cups thus it's always offered in small tulip-shaped glasses which you have to hold by the rim to save your fingertips from burning because it's served boiling hot. You can add sugar in it but no milk, and you can have it either lighter (weaker) or darker (stronger) depending on your taste because Turkish tea is made by pouring some very strong tea into the glass, then cutting it with water to the desired strength.

  • FULL BAR
    Must be 21 years or older to purchase
    • Cocktail

      You can choose from our craft cocktail list. (Must be 21 years old to purchase.)

    • Shot $8.00

      You can choose from our hand-picked hard liquor list. (Must be 21 years old to purchase.)

    • Single (3oz.) $10.00

      You can choose from our hand-picked hard liquor list. (Must be 21 years old to purchase.)

    • Double (4oz.) $14.00

      You can choose from our hand-picked hard liquor list. (Must be 21 years old to purchase.)

  • TURKISH RAKI
    Must be 21 year or older to purchase
    • Yeni Raki

      Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Tekirdag Rakisi

      Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Yeni Raki Uzun Demleme Craft Raki

      Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Tekirdag Rakisi Gold Series

      Must be 21 to purchase.

  • INDIVIDUAL LAMB & BEEF ENTREES
  • PREFIXED CATERING PACKAGES
    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.
    • Signature Turkish Buffet (A) $25.00

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

    • Turkish Buffet Royale (B) $29.00

      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.

    • Light Turkish/Mediterranean Buffet (C) $21.00

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

    • Turkish/Mediterranean Vegetarian Buffet (D) $20.00

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

    • LUNCH SPECIAL $24.95

      Served from 11AM to 4PM. A combination of small portions of an appetizer, soup or salad, a main course, and a drink.

    • DINNER SPECIAL $38.95

      A combination of regular portions of an appetizer, soup or salad, a main course, and a drink.

  • À LA CARTE CATERING MENU
    Choose an item and a number of people it should serve.
    • Cold Appetizer Caterings $5.00

      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.

    • Hot Appetizer $6.00

      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.

    • Salads $6.00

      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.

    • Vegetarian Entrees $15.00

      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.

    • Poultry Meals $18.00

      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.

    • Seafood $24.00

      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.

    • Lamb and Beef Entrees $26.00

      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.

    • Dessert $6.00

      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.

    • Baverages $2.00

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

    • Sides $3.00

      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.

    • Beer $6.00

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

    • Wine $10.00

      Choose one option

  • INDIVIDUAL LUNCH SPECIAL
    • Individual Lunch Special $24.95

      Choice of two courses, served with pita bread and a drink.

  • CATERING DRINKS
    • Soft Drink $3.00

    • Orange Juice $5.00

    • 2-Liter Coke $8.00

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 2-Liter Diet Coke $8.00

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 2-Liter Ginger Ale $8.00

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

    • 1,5 Liter Water $7.00

      Recommended for caterings, comes with plastic cups.

  • INDIVIDUAL COLD APPETIZERS
    • Individual Humus $11.95

      Blended chickpeas with tahini, seasonings, and olive oil.

    • Individual Cacik $11.95

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

    • Individual Tabuleh $12.95

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

    • Individual Soslu Patlican $13.95

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

    • Individual Eggplant Salad $12.95

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

    • Individual Babaganoush $12.95

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

    • Individual Tarama $10.95

      Red caviar whisked into a light mousse with olive oil and lemon juice.

    • Individual Lebni $12.95

      Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic, and dill.

    • Individual Stuffed Vine Leaves $14.95

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

    • Individual Ezme $14.95

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

    • Individual Pilaki $11.95

      Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.

    • Pickled Mix Vegetables $12.95

      Pickled variety of veggies, including cabbage, gherkins, wild gherkins, carrots, tomatoes, lombardi peppers, and hot peppers.

    • Individual Small Mixed Cold Appetizer plate $25.95

      Combinations of small portions of cold appetizers.

    • Individual Large Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate $36.95

      Combinations of large portions of cold appetizers.

  • INDIVIDUAL HOT APPETIZERS
    • Individual Falafel Appetizer $12.95

      Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, and carrots served with tahini sauce.

    • Individual Cheese Pastries $13.95

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

    • Individual Zucchini Pancakes (Mucver) $14.95

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

    • Individual Pastrami Cigars $15.95

      Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami, red peppers, mushrooms, and onions.

    • Individual Fried Calamari $17.95

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

    • Individual Calf Liver (Arnavut Cigeri) $17.95

      Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.

  • INDIVIDUAL SALADS
    • Individual Small Shepherd Salad $13.95

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

    • Individual Large Shepherd Salad $21.95

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

    • Individual Small Mediterranean Salad $13.95

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

    • Individual Large Mediterranean Salad $19.95

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

    • Individual Piyaz Salad $14.95

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

    • Individual Aegean Salad $15.95

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

    • Individual Dry Fig Salad $17.95

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

    • Individual Seafood $24.95

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

  • INDIVIDUAL SOUPS
    • Individual Red Lentil Soup $11.95

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

    • Individual Chicken Vegetable Soup $14.95

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

  • INDIVIDUAL POULTRY ENTREES
    • Individual Chicken Shish Kebab Entree $25.95

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

    • Individual Adana Kebab Chicken $27.95

      Chopped chicken seasoned with peppers & parsley and grilled on skewers. Served with grilled vegetables and rice.

    • Individual Grilled Chicken Wings $29.95

      Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings. Served with lettuce, onions, red cabbage, tomato, pepper, and rice.

    • Individual Chicken Chops $29.95

      Char-grilled marinated chicken thighs. Served with grilled vegetables and rice.

    • Individual Chicken Sautee $30.95

      Chicken cutlets with butter, garlic, onions, red pepper, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a tomato sauce.

    • Individual Hunkar Begendi Chicken $32.95

      Served with roasted eggplant puree.

  • INDIVIDUAL SEAFOOD ENTREES
    • Tilapia Entree $27.95

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

    • Salmon Entree $29.95

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

    • Shrimp Casserole $29.95

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

    • Shrimp Kebab Entree $28.95

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

    • Sea Bass Entree (Branzini) $34.95

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

  • INDIVIDUAL LAMB AND BEEF ENTREES
    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.
    • Gyro Entree $27.95

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

    • Manti Entree $27.95

      Steamed lamb dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.

    • Kofte Entree $28.95

      Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.

    • Adana Kebab Lamb Entree $29.95

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

    • Iskender Kebab Entree $31.95

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

    • Ezmeli Kebab Entree $27.95

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

    • Lamb Saute Entree $33.95

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

    • Beyti Kebab Entree $34.95

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

    • Hunkar Begendi Lamb Entree $39.95

      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 $32.95

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

    • Lamb Shish Entree $37.95

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

    • Lamb Shank Entree $38.95

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

    • Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola) $39.95

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

    • Mixed Grilled Kebab Entree $44.95

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

    • Ribeye Steak $41.95

      Savor the richness of our 12 oz ribeye steak, grilled to perfection and served with grilled vegetables and rice.

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