Sahara's Turkish Cuisine Menu

513 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • LAMB & BEEF ENTRÉES

    • GYRO

      Marinated baby lamb grilled on revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper, and rice.
      $23.95
    • MANTI

      Steamed lamb dumplings, topped with homemade butter sauce, garlicky yogurt, red pepper sauce, mint and sumac.
      $23.95
    • KÖFTE

      Char-grilled lamb meatballs, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper, and rice.
      $25.95
    • ADANA KEBAB LAMB

      Finely minced lamb, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $25.95
    • İSKENDER KEBAB

      Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thinly and served over croutons with homemade garlicy yogurt sauce, topped with homemade tomato sauce, grilled pepper and tomato.
      $26.95
    • EZMELİ KEBAB

      Finely minced lamb, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served over pureed eggplant with tomato sauce; broccoli, grilled tomato and pepper.
      $27.95
    • LAMB SAUTÉE

      Small pieces of lamb sautéed in butter with garlic, onions, red pepper, mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce served with rice on the side.
      $29.95
    • BEYTİ KEBAB

      Finely minced lamb, seasoned with peppers, garlic and parsley, grilled on a skewer and wrapped in whole wheat tortilla, topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with broccoli, grilled pepper, tomato and rice.
      $27.95
    • LAMB SHISH KEBAB

      Char-grilled marinated cubes of baby lamb, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $29.95
    • LAMB SHANK

      Lamb shank cooked slowly in the oven until it is fork tender, wrapped in eggplant; served with rice, grilled tomato and pepper.
      $31.95
    • LAMB CHOPS (PİRZOLA)

      Char-grilled grass fed baby lamb chops, served with broccoli, grilled pepper, tomato and rice.
      $33.95
    • MIXED GRILLED KEBAB

      Combination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball and gyro kebabs; served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $37.95
    • HÜNKAR BEĞENDİ LAMB

      Lamb shish served over puree eggplant cooked with milk and kashkaval cheese, topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with grilled tomato and pepper.
      $33.95
    • GRILLED SKIRT STEAK

      Char-grilled marinated skirt steak, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $32.95
  • HOT APPETIZERS

    • FALAFEL

      Deep-fried ball shaped fritters made by grounded chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce.
      $10.95
    • CHEESE PASTRIES

      Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and cooked until golden brown.
      $12.95
    • MÜCVER (ZUCCHINI PANCAKES)

      Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
      $13.95
    • PASTRAMI CIGARS

      Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami, red pepper, mushroom, onion and cheese.
      $13.95
    • FRIED CALAMARI

      Fried calamari with a sauce of lemon, olive oil, garlic and walnuts.
      $15.95
    • ARNAVUT CİĞERİ (CALF'S LIVER)

      Pan-fried calf livers with onion, lettuce, tomato and parsley.
      $15.95
  • POULTRY ENTRÉES

    • CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB

      Char-grilled marinated cubes of chicken, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $22.95
    • ADANA KEBAB CHICKEN

      Finely minced chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $23.95
    • GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS

      Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings, served with lettuce, onions, red cabbage, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $24.95
    • CHICKEN CHOPS

      Char-grilled marinated chicken thighs, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice.
      $25.95
    • CHICKEN SAUTÉE

      Small pieces of chicken cutlets sautéed in butter with garlic, onions, red pepper, mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce.
      $25.95
    • HÜNKAR BEĞENDİ CHICKEN

      Chicken shish served over puree eggplant cooked with milk and kashkaval cheese, topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with grilled tomato and pepper.
      $26.95
  • COLD APPETIZERS

    • HUMMUS

      Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil.
      $9.95
    • CACIK

      Finely chopped baby cucumbers blended with garlic yogurt, dill and mint.
      $9.95
    • EGGPLANT SALAD

      Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice.
      $9.95
    • TABULEH

      Cracked wheat mixed with parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill.
      $9.95
    • SOSLU PATLICAN

      Chopped eggplant cooked in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers and garlic.
      $9.95
    • BABAGANOUSH

      Char-grilled smoked eggplant puree, flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon.
      $9.95
    • TARAMA

      Red caviar whisked into a light mousse with olive oil and lemon juice.
      $10.95
    • LEBNI

      Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill.
      $10.95
    • STUFFED VINE LEAVES

      Fresh vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and currants cooked in olive oil.
      $11.95
    • PİLAKİ

      Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon.
      $11.95
    • EZME

      Spicy mashed vegetables mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice.
      $11.95
    • MIXED COLD APPETIZER PLATE

      Combination of small portions of cold appetizers.
      $22.95
  • SOUPS

    • RED LENTIL SOUP

      Pureed red lentils and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge.
      $10.95
    • CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

      Pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered with carrots, celery, potatoes and onions, served with lemon wedge.
      $12.95
  • SALADS

    • SHEPHERD SALAD

      Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
      $11.95
    • MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

      Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing.
      $11.95
    • PİYAZ

      White beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette.
      $12.95
    • AEGEAN SALAD

      Mixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing.
      $14.95
    • DRY FIG SALAD

      Sun dried Turkish figs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes.
      $17.95
    • SEAFOOD SALAD

      Poached calamari and shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley.
      $19.95
  • VEGETARIAN ENTRÉES

    • BABY OKRA

      Baby okras cooked with tomatoes, onions and lemon juice, served with rice.
      $19.95
    • FALAFEL DINNER

      Deep-fried ball shaped fritters made by grounded chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce, chopped veggies and rice.
      $19.95
    • ZUCCHINI PANCAKES DINNER

      Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice.
      $19.95
    • VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

      Sautéed carrots, celery, potatoes, pepper, baby okra, onion; baked in tomato sauce, served with rice.
      $20.95
  • SEAFOOD ENTRÉES

    • TILAPIA

      Pan-seared tilapia fillet served with a green salad and rice; topped with lemon, parsley, olive oil sauce.
      $26.95
    • SALMON

      Char-grilled marinated seared Atlantic salmon, served with salad and rice.
      $26.95
    • SHRIMP CASSEROLE

      Cooked shrimp, mushroom, red pepper, onions and tomatoes casserole; topped with melted cheese and served with rice.
      $27.95
    • SHRIMP KEBAB

      Char-grilled marinated shrimps and vegetables, served with rice.
      $28.95
    • BRANZINI (SEA BASS)

      Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean Sea Bass, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil; served with green salad and lemon.
      $30.95
  • DESSERTS

    • BAKLAVA

      Very thin layers of phyllo filled with walnuts and baked in oven, topped with melted butter and sherbet.
      $10.95
    • COLD BAKLAVA

      Pistachios, chocolate, and milk instead topped with cacao.
      $10.95
    • RICE PUDDING

      Baked rice pudding made with milk, egg, rice and sugar.
      $12.95
    • MILK CUSTARD (KAZANDİBİ)

      Caramelized milk pudding, baked in oven and topped with cinnamon.
      $11.95
    • KÜNEFE

      Baked shredded wheat filled with cheese and walnuts, topped with melted butter and sherbet.
      $13.95
    • ŞÖBİYET

      These crispy phyllo triangles are stuffed with creamy mascarpone topped with crushed pistachios and drizzled with honey syrup..
      $13.95

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