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    Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

    513 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10016


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    Featured Items

    • R1. Turkish Baklava Plate

      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.
      $9.95
    • Falafel Wrap

      Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions, and carrots served with tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato in a tortilla shell.
      $13.95
    • J2. Mediterranean Salad

      Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
      $13.95+

    Main Menu

    COLD APPETIZERS

    • G1. Hummus

      Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, white pepper, and salt.
      $11.95
    • G2. Lebni (Haydari)

      Thick homemade yogurt blended with walnuts, garlic, dill, and olive oil.
      $12.95
    • G3. Soslu Patlican (Shakshuka)

      Chopped eggplant simmered in a moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, red pepper, black pepper, sugar, and salt.
      $13.95
    • G4. Babaganoush

      Smokey eggplant purée blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
      $12.95
    • G5. Smoked Eggplant Salad

      Char-grilled eggplant blended with red peppers, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
      $12.95
    • G6. Ezme

      Spicy mashed vegetables blended with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, pomegranate juice, and red pepper paste.
      $12.95
    • G7. Tabuleh

      Cracked wheat (bulgur) blended with parsley, scallions, red pepper, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.
      $12.95
    • G8. Cacik (Tzatziki)

      Finely chopped cucumbers blended with garlic, yogurt, dill, mint, and salt.
      $11.95
    • G9. Stuffed Grape Leaves

      Vine leaves filled with rice and currants, seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.l.
      $14.95
    • G10. Cig Kofte

      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.
      $15.95
    • G11. Cold Meze Trio

      Choose any three cold appetizers.
      $14.95
    • G12. Mixed Cold Meze Platter

      Selection of all cold meze, small portions.
      $25.95

    HOT APPETIZERS

    • H1. Falafel

      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.
      $12.95
    • H2. Mucver (Zucchini Pancakes)

      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.
      $14.95
    • H3. Cheese Pastries

      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.
      $13.95
    • H4. Pastrami Cigars

      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.
      $15.95
    • H5. Arnavut Cigeri (Calf Liver)

      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.
      $17.95
    • H6. Fried Calamari

      Lightly fried calamari served with calamari sauce blended with breadcrumbs, plain yogurt, anise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil.
      $17.95

    SALADS

    • J1. Shepherd Salad

      Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and onion tossed in extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
      $13.95+
    • J2. Mediterranean Salad

      Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
      $13.95+
    • J3. Piyaz Salad

      White beans with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and parsley, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
      $14.95
    • J4. Aegean Salad

      Mixed greens with chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
      $15.95
    • J5. Dry Fig Salad

      Dried Turkish figs, walnuts, and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, served on a bed of mixed greens and tomatoes.
      $17.95
    • J6. Seafood Salad

      Grilled calamari and poached shrimp served on a bed of fresh mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, and parsley.
      $24.95

    SOUPS

    • S1. Red Lentil Soup

      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.
      $11.95
    • S2. Chicken Vegetable Soup

      Chicken thigh with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, flour, chicken base, and bay leaf, simmered gently with herbs and served with warm pita bread.
      $14.95

    VEGETARIAN ENTREES

    • K1. Zucchini Pancakes Dinner Entree

      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.
      $22.95
    • K2. Falafel Dinner Entree

      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).
      $19.95
    • K3. Vegetable Casserole Entree

      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.
      $22.95
    • K4. Baby Okra Entree (Bamya)

      Baby okra cooked with tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice, served with Turkish rice pilaf.
      $19.95

    POULTRY ENTREES

    • M1. Chicken Shish Kebab Entree

      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.
      $25.95
    • M2. Adana Kebab Chicken Entree

      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.
      $27.95
    • M3. Hünkar Beğendi Chicken Entree

      Char-grilled chicken breast served over smoked eggplant purée blended with flour, milk, mozzarella cheese, white pepper, salt, and butter, topped with tomato sauce.
      $32.95
    • M4. Grilled Chicken Wings Entree

      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.
      $29.95
    • M5. Chicken Chops Entree

      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.
      $29.95
    • M6. Chicken Sautee Entree

      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.
      $30.95

    SEAFOOD ENTREES

    • L1. Branzino (Sea Bass/ Levrek)

      Grilled whole Mediterranean sea bass, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt. Served with green salad and lemon slices.
      $34.95
    • L2. Salmon Entree

      Atlantic salmon marinated and char-grilled, served with green salad and Turkish rice pilaf.
      $29.95
    • L3. Shrimp Kebab Entree

      Marinated jumbo shrimp, char-grilled with red peppers and onions, served with Turkish rice pilaf.
      $28.95
    • L4. Tilapia Entree

      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.
      $27.95
    • L5. Shrimp Casserole

      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.
      $29.95

    LAMB AND BEEF ENTREES

    • N1. Gyro (Yaprak Doner)

      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.
      $27.95
    • N2. Lamb Shish

      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.
      $37.95
    • N3. Adana Kebab Lamb

      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.
      $29.95
    • N4. Kofte (Grilled Meatballs)

      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.
      $28.95
    • N5. Iskender Kebab

      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.
      $31.95
    • N6. Lamb Shank

      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.
      $38.95
    • N7. Beyti Kebab

      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.
      $34.95
    • N8. Hunkar Begendi Lamb

      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.
      $39.95
    • N9. Manti (Turkish Dumplings)

      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.
      $27.95
    • N10. Lamb Saute

      Lamb chunks sautéed with butter, garlic, onion, red pepper, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, fresh tomatoes, and homemade tomato sauce. Served with Turkish rice pilaf.
      $33.95
    • N11. Lamb Chops Entree (Kuzu Pirzola)

      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.
      $39.95
    • N12. Ribeye Steak (12 Oz)

      Grilled to perfection and served with Turkish rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper.
      $39.95
    • N13. Mixed Grilled Kebab

      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.
      $44.95

    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 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
    • Meatball Wrap (Kofte)

      Meatballs wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
      $15.95
    • Gyro Wrap

      Marinated beef grilled on revolving upright skewer and very thinly sliced then 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
    • Cig Kofte Wrap

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95

    DESSERTS

    • R1. Turkish Baklava Plate

      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.
      $9.95
    • R2. Rice Pudding (Sütlaç)

      Traditional oven-baked rice pudding made with rice,milk,butter,sugar,vanilla,cornstarch,and egg yolk.
      $11.95
    • R3. Milk Custard (Kazandibi)

      Traditional oven-baked milk pudding, made with milk,butter,sugar,vanilla,anise, and wheat starch, featuring a lightly caramelized base and finished with cinnamon.
      $11.95
    • R4. Kunefe

      Traditional shredded phyllo layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, baked until crispy, finished with thick syrup, and topped with crushed pistachio, served warm.
      $14.95
    • R5. Pistachio Katmer (Fistikli Katmer)

      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.
      $14.95
    • R6. Dubai Chocolate

      Milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crispy kunefe pieces, finished with crushed pistachios.
      $12.95
    • R7. Maras Ice Cream

      Traditional Maras ice cream made with goat's milk and orchid root powder, known for its rich flavor and uniquely dense texture.
      $11.95
    • R8. Cold Baklava

      Pistachio baklava topped with milk and cocoa on top.
      $12.95

    SIDES

    • Side of Char-Grilled Vegetables

      $7.95
    • Side of Sauteed Mushrooms

      $7.95
    • Side of Black Olives with Olive Oil

      $7.95
    • 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 Bulgur

      $6.95
    • Side of Plain Yogurt

      $6.95
    • Side of French Fries

      $6.95
    • Extra Bread

      $4.95
    • Olive Oil

      $1.95
    • Salad Dressing

      $1.95
    • Tahini Sauce

      $1.95
    • White Sauce

      $0.95
    • Hot Sauce

      $0.95
    • Ketchup

      $0.95

    SPECIALS

    • Lunch Special

      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.
      $24.95
    • Dinner Special

      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.
      $38.95

    Soft Drinks

    • B1. Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.95
    • B2. Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.95
    • B3. Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.95
    • B4. Ginger Ale

      $3.95
    • B5. Iced Tea

      $3.95
    • B6. Lemonade

      $4.95
    • B7. Seltzer

      $3.95
    • B8. Pellegrino Sm

      $7.95
    • B9. Pellegrino Lg

      $9.95
    • B10. Ayran (Yogurt Drink)

      $4.95
    • B11. Salgam

      $4.95
    • B12. Orange Juice

      $4.95
    • B13. Pineapple Juice

      $4.95
    • B14. Bottled Water

      $2.95+
    • B.15 Large Soft Drinks

      $6.95

    RED WINES

    • E10. YAKUT Okuzgozu Turkey (RED)

      $10.00+
    • E11. Cabernet Savignon VIGNOBLES VELLAS France (RED)

      Best of Vignobles Vellas Cuvée Prestige 99 Blend Édition Limiitée
      $15.00+
    • E12. MAJESTIC SERIES Kalecik Karasi Turkey (RED)

      $13.00+
    • E13. Malbec LE REVEIL France (RED)

      Match made in heaven with lamb and chicken dishes
      $12.00+
    • E14. IDI DI MARZO Montepulciano Italy (RED)

      $16.00+
    • E15. Pinot Noir THERESA NOELLE ESTATE California (RED)

      outstanding elegance, fruity exquisite flavors, nothing but quality (RED)
      $80.00

    SPARKLING/ROSE/WHITE WINES

    • E1. Mionetto Prosecco Brut Prestige Collection Italy (Sparkling)

      $13.00+
    • E2. Mionetto Prosecco Rose Extra Dry Prestige Collection Italy (Sparkling)

      $13.00+
    • E3. Perrier-Jouet Champagne Grand Brut France (Champagne)

      $165.00
    • E4. LAL Turkey (Rose)

      $10.00+
    • E5. Aegean Sunset Turkey (Rose)

      $13.00+
    • E6. Cankaya Turkey (White)

      $11.00+
    • E7. Antonio Facchin Pinot Grigio Italy (White)

      $12.00+
    • E8. Majestik Sauvignon Blanc Turkey (White)

      $13.00+
    • E9. Domaine Valjulius Chardonnay France (White)

      $13.00+

    CRAFT & DOMESTIC BEERS

    • C1. Efes Pilsener

      $6.95
    • C2. Bomonti

      $10.95
    • C3. Brooklyn Lager

      $6.95
    • C4. Lagunitas IPA

      $6.95
    • C5. Heineken

      $6.95
    • C6. Corona Extra

      $6.95

    HARD LIQUOR

    • Cocktails

    • Shot

    • Single (3oz)

    • Double (4oz)

    TEA & COFFEE

    • A1. Turkish Tea

      $1.95
    • A2. Turkish Coffee

      A centuries-old tradition served in an elegant demitasse, our Turkish coffee is rich, bold, and unfiltered, with a velvety texture and deep, aromatic flavor. Slowly brewed over low heat in a traditional cezve (copper pot), it delivers a perfect balance of intensity and smoothness. Each sip lingers with notes of dark chocolate and spice, while the fine grounds at the bottom hint at the art of fortune-telling. Served with a side of Turkish delight for a truly authentic experience.
      $3.95
    • A3. American Coffee

      $3.95
    • A4. Homemade Iced Tea

      $3.95
    • A5. Mint Tea (Nane)

      $3.95
    • A6. Linden Herbal Tea (Ihlamur)

      $3.95
    • A7. Sage Herbal (Adacayi)

      $3.95
    • A8. Cinnamon-Clove Tea (Tarcin-Karanfil)

      $3.95
    • A9. Chamomile Tea(Papatya)

      $3.95
    • A10. Green Tea(Yesil)

      $3.95

    COCKTAILS

    • F1. Turkish Coffee Martini

      Belvedere vodka, coffee liqueur, Turkish coffee, Xocolatl mole bitters, Jägermeister cold brew, simple syrup
      $16.00
    • F2. Raki Breeze

      Turkish raki, fresh mint, cucumber, ginger,fresh lime juice.
      $16.00
    • F3. Anatolian Melon

      Midori melon liqueur, fresh lime juice, ginger.
      $14.00
    • F4. Limoncello Mirage

      Limoncello, gin, fresh lime juice, elderfl ower liqueur, simple syrup.
      $14.00
    • F5. Ottoman After Hours

      Bourbon, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, simple syrup, orange bitters.
      $14.00
    • F6. Old Fashioned

      Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters.
      $14.00
    • F7. Martini

      Gin or vodka, vermouth, olive or lemon twist.
      $14.00
    • F8. Negroni

      Beefeater London Dry Gin Campari Sweet Vermouth
      $14.00
    • F9. Margarita

      Tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup.
      $14.00
    • F10. Cosmopolitan

      Absolut Vodka Cointreau Lime Juice Cranberry Juice Orange liqueur
      $14.00
    • F11. Aperol Spritz

      Aperol, prosecco, seltzer.
      $14.00
    • F12. Virgin Spritz (Mocktail)

      Fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, sparkling water.
      $12.00
    • F13. Cucumber Mint Cooler (Mocktail)

      Fresh cucumber, fresh mint, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, sparkling water.
      $12.00
    • F14. Lavender Honey Whisper (Mocktail)

      Lavender syrup, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, seltzer.
      $12.00
    • F15. Anatolian Roseship Spritz (Mocktail)

      Homemade rosehip tea, rosehip syrup, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate juice, seltzer, fresh mint.
      $12.00

    RAKI

    • D1. Yeni Raki

      Yeni Rakı is produced by processing carefully selected fresh and dried grapes from Turkey. Yeni Rakı achieves perfection by adding high-quality aniseed to suma obtained from a well-balanced mixture of dried and fresh grapes. Yeni Rakı, which gives a name and life to a unique culture, has an alcohol content of 45%.
      $10.00+
    • D2. Yeni Raki Uzun Demleme

      By delicately employing the drop by drop distillation method, 100% fresh grapes and carefully selected aniseeds are combined with the unique spirit of copper pot stills, without adding sugar. Suma distillation followed by 4 more copper pot still distillations with an extended time from 48 hours to 72 hours has brought the purity & smoothness of rakı to its peak.
      $13.00+
    • D3. Yeni Raki Ustalarin Karisimi

      $13.00+
    • D4. Tekirdag Rakisi

      Tekirdağ Rakısı is a premium brand of rakı produced entirely from fresh grapes. Originally from the Tekirdağ region in Turkey. This distinctive spirit is created from fresh grape suma distilled with high-quality aniseed from Çesme in traditional rakı alembics. The flagship rakı features a smooth taste with a balanced anise aroma.
      $10.00+
    • D5. Tekirdag Gold Series

      Tekirdağ Rakısı Altın Seri is produced by the distillation of carefully selected fresh grapes and high-quality aniseeeds in copper alembics with traditional methods. Tekirdağ Rakısı Altın Seri is matured in special oak barrels which gives it its unique golden color and taste. Aromas of anise seed, straw, dried citrus.
      $13.00+

    CATERING MENU

    CATERING PACKAGES

    • Signature Turkish Buffet (A) (7+ people)

      Includes hummus, lebni, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, gyro, baklava, white rice, hot, white and tahini sauces, bread and plastic utensils. Drinks not included.
      $175.00
    • Turkish Buffet Royale (B) (7+ people)

      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.
      $203.00
    • Light Turkish/Mediterranean Buffet (C) (7+ people)

      Hummus, falafel, Mediterranean salad, chicken kebab, pita bread, utensils, plastic glasses and plates and sharing spoons. Drinks not included.
      $147.00
    • Turkish/Mediterranean Vegetarian Buffet (D) (7+ people)

      Hummus, lebni, falafel, cheese pastries, Mediterranean salad, baklava, pita bread, utensils, plastic glasses and plates and sharing spoons. Drinks not included.
      $140.00

    À LA CARTE CATERING MENU

    • Cold Appetizer Trays

      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.
      $50.00+
    • Hot Appetizer Trays

      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.
      $60.00+
    • Salad Trays

      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.
      $60.00+
    • Vegetarian Meal Trays

      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.
      $150.00+
    • Poultry Meal Trays

      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.
      $180.00+
    • Seafood Trays

      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.
      $240.00+
    • Lamb and Beef Trays

      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.
      $260.00+
    • Wrap Trays

      Choose from our rich selection of wraps and tell us the number of people you would like to serve. For detailed item description please visit our regular menu.
      $150.00+
    • Dessert Trays

      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.
      $60.00+
    • 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.
      $20.00+
    • Side Trays

      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.
      $40.00+
    • Beer Caterings

      One bottle of beer per person.
      $60.00+
    • 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.
      $100.00+

    CATERING DRINKS

    • Coca-Cola, 2 Liters

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $6.95
    • Diet Coke, 2 Liters

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $6.95
    • Sprite, 2 Liters

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $6.95
    • 2 Lt Ginger Ale

      $6.95
    • 1.5 Lt Water

      $5.95

    All hours
    Sunday10:45 am - 10:30 pm
    Monday9:15 am - 10:30 pm
    Tuesday9:15 am - 10:30 pm
    Wednesday9:15 am - 10:30 pm
    Thursday9:15 am - 10:30 pm
    Friday9:15 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday10:45 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    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.

    Location

    513 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

    Directions


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