Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine Menu – New York, NY

Type : Turkish restaurant

Location : New York, NY

Casual restaurant serving hearty Turkish dishes in a quiet, earth-toned setting. Based on 420 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine 10016

Address:
513 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Phone: (212) 532-7589

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Hours

Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–11 PM
Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–11 PM

Menu

Catering Menu
Signature Turkish Buffet (A)
Pricing is for a minimum of 10 servings.
This is our signature Turkish-Mediterranean buffet-style lunch or dinner! Enjoy a spread of various items! It comes with hummus, lebni, Mediterranean salad, falafel, chicken kebab, chicken Adana kebab, gyro (Doner kebab), rice & baklava as well as hot, white & tahini sauces plus Pita Bread. Includes plastic utensils, disposable plates, serving spoons, and napkins. Drinks not included. 		$190.00
Turkish Buffet Royale (B)
Pricing is for a minimum of 10 servings.
Includes hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, Mediterranean salad, cheese pastries, chicken Adana, grilled meatballs, baklava, and white rice as well as hot, white, and tahini sauces plus pita bread.
Includes plastic utensils, disposable plates, serving spoons, and napkins.
Drinks not included. 		$210.00
Light Turkish/Mediterranean Buffet (C)
Pricing is for a minimum of 10 servings.
Hummus, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab plus pita bread.
Includes plastic utensils, disposable plates, serving spoons, and napkins.
Drinks not included.		 $170.00
Vegetarian Turkish Buffet (D)
Pricing is for a minimum of 10 servings. Hummus, lebni, falafel, cheese pastries, Mediterranean salad, baklava plus pita bread. Includes plastic utensils, disposable plates, serving spoons, and napkins. Drinks not included.		 $150.00
Cold Appetizers
Hummus
Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.		 $9.15
Tarama
Red caviar whisked into a light mousse with olive oil and lemon juice.		 $10.35
Cacik
Finely chopped baby cucumbers blended with garlic yogurt, dill and mint.		 $9.15
Cig Kofte (Mild Spicy / Vegan Meatballs)
Our homemade specialty. 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.		 $11.75
Eggplant Salad
Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice.		 $9.15
Tabuleh
Cracked wheat with mixed parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill.		 $9.15
Soslu Patlican
Chopped eggplant cooked in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers and garlic.		 $9.15
Babaganoush
Char-grilled smoked eggplant puree, flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon.		 $9.15
Lebni
Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.		 $10.35
Pilaki
Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.		 $10.35
Ezme
Spicy mashed vegetables mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice.		 $10.35
Small Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate
Combinations of small portions of cold appetizers.		 $19.55
Large Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate
Combination of large portions of cold appetizers.		 $29.95
Hot Appetizers
Falafel Appetizers
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, and carrots served with tahini sauces.		 $9.15
Cheese Pastries
Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and cooked until golden brown.		 $10.35
Zucchini Pancakes (Mucver)
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side.		 $11.50
Pastrami Cigars
Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami, red peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cheese.		 $11.50
Fried Calamari
Fried calamari served with a sauce of lemon, olive oil, and parsley.		 $13.75
Calf Liver (Arnavut Cigeri)
Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.		 $13.75
Salads
Small Shepherd Salad
Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.		 $10.35
Large Shepherd Salad
Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.		 $17.25
Small Mediterranean Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, corn, red cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon dressing.		 $10.35
Large Mediterranean Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon dressing.		 $17.25
Piyaz Salad
White beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette.		 $11.50
Aegean Salad
Mixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine-ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing.		 $13.75
Dry Fig Salad
Figs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes.		 $16.10
Seafood Salad
Grilled calamari and poached shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley.		 $18.40
Soups
Red Lentil Soup
Pureed red lentils and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge.		 $9.15
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered with various other ingredients and served with lemon wedge.		 $10.35
Vegetarian Entrees
Baby Okra Entree
Baby okras cooked with tomatoes, onions and lemon juice. Served with rice.		 $18.40
Falafel Dinner Entree
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and tomatoes served with tahini sauce, vegetables and rice.		 $18.40
Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice.		 $18.40
Vegetable Casserole Entree
Mixed sauteed vegetables baked in tomato sauce and served with rice.		 $19.55
Poultry Entrees
Chicken Shish Kebab Entree
Char-grilled marinated chunks of chicken served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $20.75
Adana Kebab Chicken Entree
Finely chopped chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $20.75
Grilled Chicken Wings Entree
Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings served with lettuce, onions, red cabbage, tomato, pepper, and rice.		 $22.95
Chicken Chops Entree
Char-grilled marinated chicken thighs served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $24.20
Chicken Saute Entree
Small pieces of chicken cutlets sauteed with butter, garlic, onions, red peppers mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce.		 $22.95
Hünkar Beğendi Chicken Entree
Chicken shish served over a puree of eggplant.		 $24.20
Seafood Entrees
Tilapia Entree
Pan-seared tilapia filet served with a green salad, white rice and a lemon-parsley-olive oil sauce.		 $25.35
Salmon Entree
Char-grilled marinated seared Atlantic salmon served with green salad and rice		 $25.35
Shrimp Casserole
Baked shrimp, mushrooms, red peppers, onions and tomato casserole topped with melted cheese, served with rice.		 $26.50
Shrimp Kebab Entree
Char-grilled barbecued marinated shrimps and vegetables served with rice.		 $26.50
Sea Bass Entree (Branzini)
Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with green salad and lemon.		 $28.80
Lamb and Beef Entrees
Gyro Entree
Marinated baby lamb grilled on a revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with rice.		 $21.90
Manti Entree
Steamed lamb dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.		 $22.95
Kofte Entree
Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $24.20
Adana Kebab Lamb Entree
Finely chopped lamb seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $24.20
Iskender Kebab Entree
Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thin and served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce on seasoned crispy pita bread. Served with grilled pepper and tomato.
 $24.20
Ezmeli Kebab Entree
Chopped lamb seasoned with herbs, grilled, and served on a bed of spicy eggplant sauce.		 $26.50
Lamb Saute Entree
Small pieces of lamb sauteed with butter, garlic, onions, red pepper, mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce served with
rice on the side.		 $26.50
Beyti Kebab Entree
Chopped lamb seasoned with garlic, onions and red peppers grilled on skewers and served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $26.50
Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola)
Char-grilled baby lamb chops served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $29.95
Mixed Grilled Kebab Entree
Combination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball and gyro kebabs served with grilled vegetables and rice.		 $34.60
Hünkar Beğendi Lamb Entree
Lamb shish served over purée of eggplant.		 $27.65
Grilled Skirt Steak Entree
Grilled steak served with grilled vegetables and Turkish rice, topped with herb butter sauce.		 $29.95
Wraps
Vegetable Wrap
Fresh tomato, lettuce, red cabbage, carrots and feta cheese wrapped in a tortilla shell.		 $8.05
Falafel Wrap
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and carrots served with tahini sauce. Wrapped with lettuce, tomato, and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $10.35
Adana Chicken Wrap
Finely chopped chicken seasoned with red peppers and parsley. Wrapped with lettuce, tomato, and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $10.35
Chicken Shish Wrap
Marinated chicken breast wrapped with lettuce and tomato and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $10.35
Adana Lamb Wrap
Finely chopped lamb seasoned with green peppers, red peppers, and parsley, wrapped with lettuce, tomato, and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $10.35
Kofte Wrap (Meatball)
Meatballs wrapped with lettuce, tomato and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $11.50
Gyro Wrap
Marinated baby lamb and beef grilled on revolving upright skewer and very thinly sliced wrapped with lettuce, tomato, and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $11.50
Lamb Shish Wrap
Char-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb wrapped with lettuce and tomato and fresh onion in a tortilla shell.		 $12.65
Cig Kofte Wrap (Mild Spicy / Vegan Meatballs)
Our homemade specialty. Vegan meatballs wrapped in whole wheat tortilla with shredded iceberg lettuce, parsley, mint leaves, pomegranate sauce, and lemon juice.		 $9.85
Desserts
Baklava
Very thin layers of phyllo with walnuts and honey.		 $8.05
Cream Caramel
Baked milk custard topped with cinnamon.		 $9.85
Kunefe
Baked shredded wheat with walnuts and cheese soaked in syrup.		 $10.35
Ross Round Comb Honey
Our own production. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. Completely natural.		 $17.25
Beverages
Homemade Lemonade $3.50
Soft Drink $3.15
Bottled Water $3.15
Orange Juice $4.00
Pellegrino $5.65
Ayran
Yogurt drink.		 $3.50
Pineapple Juice $4.00
Salgam
Fermented spicy black carrot juice.		 $3.50
Sides
Side Of Char-Grilled Vegetables $6.80
Side Of Sauteed Mushrooms $6.80
Side Of Black Olives With Olive Oil $6.80
Side Of Sliced Feta Cheese $5.70
Side Of Chopped Cucumbers $5.15
Side Of Broccoli $5.15
Side Of White Rice $5.70
Side Of Plain Yogurt $5.70
Side Of French Fries $5.70
Extra Bread $3.50
Extra Olive Oil $0.90
Extra Salad Dressing $0.90
Extra Tahini Sauce $0.90
Extra White Sauce $0.60
Extra Hot Sauce $0.60
Extra Ketchup $0.60

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Reviews

Maegan Hilliard
We had such a great experience at Sahara’s ! We celebrated our friend’s birthday and they were able to accommodate our group of 15 with excellent service. But the food was the best part of the night ! We ordered mixed grilled meat platter and the small appetizers and felt very satisfied. Will be coming back soon !!

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Alan Zollner
Delightful Turkish Dinner. We ordered all vegetarian and were delighted. Beginning with Raki served traditionally followed by combo vegetarian appetizer with 7 items, red lentil soup with lemon and entree of zucchini pancakes. Bread and olives complimentary. Two adults and we could barely finish. Superb waiter and comfortable colorful atmosphere . Looking forward to coming again!

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Nat P
The place is nice, not crowded at all. The food is good but the wine is overpriced. They charged me $40 for a regular one glass of red wine. The bill was around $70 for a chicken shish kebab, Turkish tea and one regular glass of red wine.

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Angela H
10/10 place, I would definitely recommend and come back, especially for their lunchtime special!

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Byeong Chan Son
Good place to have Turkish/Middle Eastern food.

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Lis Lukus
I was craving Turkish food today and my go-to spot went out of business so I decided to try Sahara. I enjoyed the decor I felt like I was in Europe. They had nice lunch specials but I ended up ordering from the regular menu. The Bee Sting smoothie was very tasty I think it was banana, milk, lavender, honey, walnut, strawberry and peach. The flavors complimented each other beautifully and nothing was overwhelming. The bread was tasty. Not sure what other people were complaining about because it’s the exact same type of bread I’ve had in other Turkish restaurants and the baba ganoush was delicious. The skirt steak was absolutely phenomenal. It was served with the yummiest rice and the standard tomato and pepper. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. Not too hard or soft. Perfect amount of seasoning and oil. I ate like it was my last day on earth and I’m still full. They knew it was my birthday and brought me a rice pudding with a candle which I thought was so nice. The staff was very friendly. I can’t wait to bring my husband here. Thank you for a wonderful meal and experience

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Deniz Aleyna Akbaşaran
Loved red lentil soup, iskender kebab, and baklava!!! The atmosphere is also 10/10. Will come again to drink Turkish Raki!

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F H
One of the best Turkish cuisines we’ve ever tasted in New York. Very friendly staff, cozy and warm vibes. The food was beyond filling, and simply mouth watering. Very generous portions! Prices were standard. Definitely recommend if you are looking for Turkish food in Manhattan.

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Kay Kala
Sahara is an absolutely charming little restaurant in Kips Bay. It seats about 60 people comfortably and has a great layout that allows guests to move around easily.

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Sadia Sultana
Omg the food was amazing and the service was even better! I’ll definitely come back with my friends and family.

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