Sahara's Turkish Cuisine - New York, NY

Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, white pepper, and salt.

Chopped eggplant simmered in a moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, red pepper, black pepper, sugar, and salt.

Thick homemade yogurt blended with walnuts, garlic, dill, and olive oil.

Smokey eggplant purée blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Spicy mashed vegetables blended with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, pomegranate juice, and red pepper paste.

Vine leaves filled with rice and currants, seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.l.

Choose any three cold appetizers.

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

Ground chickpeas blended with parsley, celery, carrots, garlic, and onions. Served with tahini sauce seasoned with flour, black pepper, cumin, baking powder, white pepper, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Kneaded bulgur with onions, garlic, Anatolian spices, tomato and red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, walnut, and lemon. Served with iceberg lettuce, lemon wedges, and pomegranate sauce and fresh mint.

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes blended with eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, baking powder, and white pepper, served with garlic yogurt and on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Lightly fried calamari served with calamari sauce blended with breadcrumbs, plain yogurt, anise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Creamy sliced feta cheese, perfect for adding tangy richness to any meal.

Seasonal vegetables char-grilled to perfection, drizzled with olive oil and herbs.

Tender mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil, a savory side.

Freshly chopped cucumbers, crisp and refreshing, lightly seasoned with salt.

Steamed broccoli florets, lightly seasoned, offering a healthy green side.

Cool plain yogurt, smooth and creamy, ideal for balancing spicy flavors.

Crispy golden fries served hot, perfect for sharing.

Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling or dipping.

Tangy vinaigrette perfect for fresh greens.

Creamy sesame sauce with lemon and garlic.

Plump black olives drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and herbs.

Cool yogurt sauce with cucumber and mint.

Classic tomato ketchup, sweet and tangy.

Spicy chili sauce for kicking up flavor.

Cracked wheat (bulgur) blended with parsley, scallions, red pepper, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.

Char-grilled eggplant blended with red peppers, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

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

Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.

White beans with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and parsley, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Dried Turkish figs, walnuts, and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, served on a bed of mixed greens and tomatoes.

Mixed greens with chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Chicken thigh with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, flour, chicken base, and bay leaf, simmered gently with herbs and served with warm pita bread.

Purée of red lentils with butter, flour, tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, garlic, and salt, garnished with chopped mint. Served with warm pita bread and a fresh lemon wedge.

Selection of all cold meze, small portions.

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.

Crispy phyllo rolls filled with feta, mozzarella cheese, and fresh parsley, brushed with egg and baked until golden. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Warm, soft Turkish bread ideal for dipping.

Crispy phyllo rolls filled with beef pastrami, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, onion, and parsley, brushed with egg and fried until golden. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Baby beef marinated with Anatolian spices, salt, and black pepper, slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie, thinly sliced and served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

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 lamb seasoned with green peppers, red peppers and parsley 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.

Marinated chicken breast wrapped with 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.

Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.

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

Spicy bulgur-lentil wrap filled with fresh herbs and lettuce.

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

Grilled whole Mediterranean sea bass, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt. Served with green salad and lemon slices.

Tilapia fillet pan-seared with butter, lemon juice, black pepper, parsley, and salt, served with green salad, Turkish rice pilaf, and lemon–parsley olive oil sauce.

Atlantic salmon marinated and char-grilled, served with green salad and Turkish rice pilaf.

Shrimp baked with mushrooms, red pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, tomato sauce, butter, and salt, topped with melted cheese and served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Pan-fried calf liver seasoned with butter, black pepper, oregano, and paprika, finished with sumac, and served with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and fresh lettuce.

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes blended with eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, baking powder, and white pepper. Served with garlic yogurt, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, and Turkish rice pilaf.

Ground chickpeas blended with parsley, celery, carrots, garlic, and onions. Served with garlic yogurt, red cabbage,carrots, red onion, Turkish rice pilaf, and tahini sauce(seasoned with flour, black pepper, cumin, baking powder, white pepper, tahini, salt, and lemon juice).

Yellow zucchini, green zucchini, carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic sautéed and baked in tomato sauce, seasoned with red pepper, black pepper, and salt, served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, red pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, tomato sauce, butter, and salt, simmered in homemade tomato sauce and served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Special traditional Turkish lamb shank slow-braised for four hours in its own juices, wrapped in fried eggplant, and served with Turkish rice pilaf, grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Lamb chunks sautéed with butter, garlic, onion, red pepper, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, fresh tomatoes, and homemade tomato sauce. Served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Baby okra cooked with tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice, served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Char-grilled chicken breast served over smoked eggplant purée blended with flour, milk, mozzarella cheese, white pepper, salt, and butter, topped with tomato sauce.

Chopped baby lamb marinated with onion, black pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, olive oil, and red pepper paste, char-grilled and served over eggplant purée blended with eggplant, milk, water, butter, and black pepper, topped with tomato sauce, and served with sliced tomato and grilled jalapeño pepper.

Finely chopped chicken blended with parsley, red pepper, onion, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper paste, grilled on a skewer and served with white rice, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato.

Chicken breast marinated with Anatolian spices, white pepper, cumin, red pepper paste, onion, and garlic, char-grilled and served with Turkish rice pilaf, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato.

Chicken wings marinated with red pepper paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano, grilled and served with carrots, red cabbage, red onion, and Turkish rice pilaf.

Chicken thighs marinated with red pepper paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano, char-grilled and served with Turkish rice pilaf, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato.

Marinated jumbo shrimp, char-grilled with red peppers and onions, served with Turkish rice pilaf.

Baby lamb marinated with onion, black pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, olive oil, and red pepper paste, char-grilled and served with Turkish rice pilaf and steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Char-grilled lamb meatballs blended with parsley, onion, black pepper, cumin, oregano, breadcrumbs, and salt, served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Ground lamb blended with onion, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper paste, char-grilled on a skewer and served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Ground lamb blended with onion, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper paste, char-grilled on a skewer, wrapped in Turkish lavash bread and sliced, topped with tomato sauce, and served with homemade yogurt, grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Vertically roasted beef gyro served over pita bread with homemade yogurt, topped with tomato sauce and melted butter. Served with grilled tomato and jalapeño pepper.

A mixed grill selection of chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab, lamb chops, grilled meatballs, and gyro kebab, served with grilled vegetables and Turkish rice pilaf.

Baby lamb chops marinated with oregano, black pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil, char-grilled and served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

Grilled to perfection and served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.

A hearty 4oz serving of seasoned grilled lamb or chicken kebab

Boiled special Turkish dumplings filled with ground beef, black pepper, red pepper, and butter, served over homemade yogurt and topped with red pepper butter sauce, mint, and sumac.

A timeless Turkish dessert of finely layered phyllo, gently baked and soaked in syrup, prepared with your choice of nuts for a rich, balanced sweetness. Served as three pieces.

Traditional dessert made with delicate layers of puff pastry filled with premium Antep pistachios, baked until crisp and flaky, served hot with a slice of Maras ice cream, a traditional Turkish Goat's milk ice cream.

Traditional shredded phyllo layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, baked until crispy, finished with thick syrup, and topped with crushed pistachio, served warm.

Traditional oven-baked rice pudding made with rice,milk,butter,sugar,vanilla,cornstarch,and egg yolk.

Traditional oven-baked milk pudding, made with milk,butter,sugar,vanilla,anise, and wheat starch, featuring a lightly caramelized base and finished with cinnamon.

Milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crispy kunefe pieces, finished with crushed pistachios.

Traditional Maras ice cream made with goat's milk and orchid root powder, known for its rich flavor and uniquely dense texture.

Pistachio baklava topped with milk and cocoa on top.

Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love

Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free

Sweet ginger‑infused soda, soothing and lightly spiced.

Chilled brewed tea, lightly sweetened and served over ice.

Large bottle of sparkling mineral water, refreshing and palate-cleansing.

Sparkling mineral water with a crisp taste, ideal for any meal.

Fresh‑squeezed lemonade, tart and sweet, perfect for hot days.

Traditional Turkish yogurt drink, tangy and salty, served chilled.

Crisp and refreshing carbonated water, perfect for cleansing the palate.

Fermented turnip and carrot juice, tangy and slightly earthy.

Freshly squeezed orange juice, sweet and vitamin-rich.

Sweet tropical pineapple juice, refreshing and naturally flavorful.

Amber-colored lager with caramel malt and balanced bitterness.

Pure still water, hydrating and essential for any meal.

Italian Montepulciano red wine, robust with herbaceous and cherry undertones.

Italian Pinot Grigio with bright acidity, green apple notes, and a clean, mineral finish.

Refreshing large soft drink, perfect for pairing with any meal.

Best of Vignobles Vellas Cuvée Prestige 99 Blend Édition Limiitée

Turkish red wine with rich fruit flavors and smooth finish.

Match made in heaven with lamb and chicken dishes

Turkish Kalecik Karasi red wine, light-bodied with red berry hints.

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

Crisp and refreshing Italian Prosecco rosé with fine bubbles and bright fruit notes.

Delicate Turkish rosé wine with strawberry hints, light body, and a clean finish.

Italian sparkling Prosecco, crisp apple and citrus bubbles for celebration.

Elegant French Champagne with fine mousse, citrus aromas, and a crisp, dry finish.

Light, crisp lager often served with a lime wedge.

Fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, sparkling water.

Smooth Turkish lager with mild hop aroma and golden hue.

Nutty bulgur wheat, cooked tender, a wholesome grain side dish.

Fluffy white rice, steamed to perfection, a neutral base for mains.