Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)

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

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Choose one option

Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

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

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.

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

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

Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.

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

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

Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.

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

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.

Combination of small portions of cold appetizers.

Combination of large portions of cold appetizers.

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.

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

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

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.

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 wrapped 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.

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

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

Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

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.

Best of Vignobles Vellas Cuve Prestige 99 Blend dition Limiite

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. Must be 21 to purchase.

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 Boazkere 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.

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.. Must be 21 to purchase.

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)

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

Must be 21 to purchase. Istanbul.

Must be 21 to purchase. Brooklyn NY.

Must be 21 to purchase. Frederick MD.

Must be 21 to purchase. Brooklyn NY.

Must be 21 to purchase. Milton, DE.

Must be 21 to purchase. Chicago IL.

Must be 21 to purchase. Colorado.

Must be 21 to purchase. Amsterdam.

Must be 21 to purchase. Mexico City.

Must be 21 to purchase. Houston.

Must be 21 to purchase. St. Louis.

Dark Roast Blend. Freshly brewed.

Kurukahveci Mahmut Efendi. Freshly brewed.

Rize Black Tea. Freshly Brewed

Iced Rize Black Tea. Freshly brewed.

Dark Roast Blend. Freshly brewed.

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

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

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

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

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, 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.

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.

Char-grilled meatballs served with grilled vegetables and rice.