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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

 
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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

513 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Monday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Tuesday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Wednesday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Thursday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Friday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Saturday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM

Most Popular  

Falafel Wrap
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and carrots served with tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a tortilla shell.
$13.95
E20. Chicken Shish Kebab Entree
Char-grilled marinated chunks of chicken, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$25.95
E31. Salmon Entree
Char-grilled and oven barbecued marinated seared Atlantic salmon, served with green salad and rice.
$29.95
E33. Shrimp Kebab Entree
Char-grill barbecued marinated shrimps and vegetables, served with rice.
$28.95
A12. Eggplant Salad
Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice.
$12.95
E42. Kofte Entree
Char-grilled meatballs, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$28.95

Cold Appetizers  

Cig Kofte
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.
$15.95
A10. Hummus
Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.
$11.95
A11. Cacik
Finely chopped baby cucumbers blended with garlic yogurt, dill and mint.
$11.95
A12. Eggplant Salad
Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice.
$12.95
A13. Tabuleh
Cracked wheat mixed with parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill.
$12.95
A14. Soslu Patlican
Chopped eggplant cooked in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers and garlic.
$13.95
A15. Babaganoush
Char-grilled smoked eggplant puree flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon.
$12.95
A17. Lebni
Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.
$12.95
A18. Stuffed Vine Leaves
Fresh vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and currants cooked in olive oil.
$14.95
A20. Ezme
Spicy mashed vegetables mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice.
$14.95
A22. Mixed Cold Appetizer Plate
Combination of small portions of cold appetizers.
$25.95

Hot Appetizers  

A30. Falafel Appetizers
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce.
$12.95
A31. Cheese Pastries
Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and cooked until golden brown.
$13.95
A32. Zucchini Pancakes (Mucver)
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
$14.95
A33. Pastrami Cigars
Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami, red pepper, mushroom, onion and cheese.
$15.95
A34. Fried Calamari
Fried calamari with a sauce of lemon, olive oil and parsley.
$17.95
A35. Calf Liver (Arnavut Cigeri)
Pan-fried calf livers with onion and parsley.
$17.95

Salad  

Q10. Shepherd Salad
Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
$13.95
Q11. Mediterranean Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing.
$13.95
Q12. Piyaz
White beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette.
$14.95
Q13. Aegean Salad
Mixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing.
$15.95
Q14. Dry Fig Salad
Figs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes.
$17.95
Q15. Seafood Salad
Poached calamari and shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley.
$24.95

Soup  

Q20. Red Lentil Soup
Pureed red lentils and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge.
$11.95
Q21. Chicken Vegetable Soup
Pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered with various other ingredients, served with lemon wedge.
$14.95

Wraps  

Vegetable Wrap
Fresh tomato, lettuce, red cabbage, carrots and feta cheese wrapped in a tortilla shell.
$13.95
Falafel Wrap
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and carrots served with tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a tortilla shell.
$13.95
Adana Chicken Wrap
Finely chopped chicken seasoned with red peppers and parsley and wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
$14.95
Chicken Shish Wrap
Marinated chicken breast wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.
$14.95
Adana Lamb Wrap
Finely chopped lamb seasoned with green peppers, red peppers and parsley wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
$15.95
Gyro Wrap
Marinated beef grilled on a revolving upright skewer and very thinly sliced. Wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
$15.95
Lamb Shish Wrap
Char-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.
$17.95
Meatball Wrap (Kofte)
Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
$15.95
Cig Kofte (Raw Vegetarian Meatballs) Wrap
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.
$13.95

Vegetarian Entrees  

E10. Baby Okra Entree
Baby okras cooked with tomatoes, onions and lemon juice. Served with rice.
$19.95
E11. Falafel Dinner Entree
Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and tomatoes served with tahini sauce, vegetables and rice.
$19.95
E12. Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice.
$22.95
E13. Vegetable Casserole Entree
Sautéed carrots, celery, potatoes, pepper, baby okra, onion; baked in tomato sauce, served with rice.
$22.95

Poultry Entrees  

E20. Chicken Shish Kebab Entree
Char-grilled marinated chunks of chicken, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$25.95
E21. Adana Kebab Chicken Entree
Finely chopped chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$27.95
E22. Grilled Chicken Wings Entree
Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings, served with lettuce, onions, red cabbage, tomato, pepper and rice.
$29.95
E23. Chicken Chops Entree
Char-grilled marinated chicken thighs, served withgrilled vegetables and rice.
$29.95
E24. Chicken Sautee Entree
Small pieces of chicken cutlets sauteed with butter, garlic, onions, red pepper, mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce.
$30.95
E25. Hunkar Begendi Chicken Entree
Chicken shish served over pure of eggplant.
$32.95

Seafood Entrees  

E30. Tilapia Entree
Pan-seared tilapia fillet served with a green salad, white rice and a lemon-parsley-olive oil sauce.
$27.95
E31. Salmon Entree
Char-grilled and oven barbecued marinated seared Atlantic salmon, served with green salad and rice.
$29.95
E32. Shrimp Casserole Entree
Baked shrimp, mushroom, red pepper, onions and tomatoes casserole topped with melted cheese and served with rice.
$29.95
E33. Shrimp Kebab Entree
Char-grill barbecued marinated shrimps and vegetables, served with rice.
$28.95
E35. Sea Bass Entree (Branzini)
Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, served with green salad and lemon.
$34.95

Lamb & Beef Entrees  

Ribeye Steak
Savor the richness of our 12 oz ribeye steak, grilled to perfection and served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$41.95
E40. Gyro Entree
Marinated baby lamb and beef grilled on revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with rice.
$27.95
E41. Manti Entree
Steamed lamb dumplings filled with garlic yogurt and butter sauce.
$27.95
E42. Kofte Entree
Char-grilled meatballs, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$28.95
E43. Adana Kebab Lamb Entree
Finely chopped lamb, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$29.95
E44. 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.
$31.95
E46. 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.
$33.95
E47. Beyti Kebab Entree
Chopped lamb seasoned with garlic, onions and red peppers grilled on skewers. Served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$34.95
E48. Lamb Shish Entree
Char-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$37.95
E49. Lamb Shank Entree
Lamb shank wrapped with eggplant, baked in light tomato sauce, served with rice.
$38.95
E50. Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola)
Char-grilled baby lamb chops, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$39.95
E51. Mixed Grilled Kebab Entree
Combination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball and gyro kebabs, served with grilled vegetables and rice.
$44.95
E52. Hunkar Begendi Lamb Entree
Lamb shish served over pure of eggplant.
$39.95

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 Tahini Sauce
$1.95
Extra White Sauce
$0.95
Extra Hot Sauce
$0.95
Extra Ketchup
$0.95

Desserts  

Baklava
Very thin layers of phyllo filled with walnuts and baked in oven, topped with melted butter and sherbet
$10.95
Rice Pudding (Sutlac)
Baked rice pudding made with milk, egg rice and sugar.
$12.95
D14. Milk Custard (Kazandibi)
Caramelized milk pudding, baked in oven and topped with cinnamon.
$12.95
Kunefe
Baked shredded wheat filled with cheese and walnuts, topped with melted butter and sherbet.
$14.95
Pistachio Baklava
Very thin layers of phyllo with pistachio and honey.
$11.95
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.
$13.95
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.
$13.95
Cream Caramel
Baked milk custard topped with cinnamon.
$12.95

Beverages  

B10. Soft Drink
$3.95
B11. Bottled Water
$3.95
B12. Orange Juice
$4.95
B13. Pellegrino
$6.95
B15. Pineapple Juice
$4.95
B14. Ayran (Yogurt Drink)
$3.95
B16. Salgam
Fermented spicy black carrot juice.
$3.95
B17. Homemade Lemonade
Basil, mint, strawberry, blackberry.
$3.95

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Monday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Tuesday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Wednesday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Thursday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Friday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM
Saturday11:15 AM - 10:15 PM