Everything was amazing.Dishes are very delicious and they have various turkish appetizers available.We had the iskender kebap,red lentil soup and mix cold appetizers also i am really suprised they have cig kofte (vegan meatball).you need to try it also they have Turkish ice cream too. Best Turkish food in town everyrhing tastes fresh,the service is excellent and reasonable prices. Thank you guys I will come back soon.
Atmosphere was amazing, exceptional service, food was delicios!!! Songs, servers, all the people. I mistakenly ordered wrong meal but they changed it quickly without asking anything!
Rather limited menu. They only have ONE kind of bread which was a western type bread. They dont have Pide which is a traditional Turkish flatbread. I think that is ridiculous.I do strongly recommend only the chicken Wings and the baklava.
We went for lunch and really enjoyed about food, atmosphere and great service. Definetly we will come back soon. Servers are so kind and helpfulll.
Interesting appetizers with plenty of vegetarian choices. the dry fig salad came with so many walnuts that it turned into a quite heavy meal, not exactly a salad. another place that cannot follow simple instructions, like leaving out plastic forks when the order clearly specified so.
The owner of this location is rude unprofessional and disgusting human being!! He grabbed the person that was with me and dragged him outside screaming at him.. than he explained its because he did not say anything when he entered the store like he’s obligated to speak to anyone in there.. Im sure the food is as horrible as the owner!! I wouldn’t recommend anyone visiting this place.. he got reported for harassment and he will be visiting courts. This situation will not end here this easy, NOBODYS allowed to touch anyone in this country without the persons permission! And he will not get away with harassment especially when person just entered the store. Did not commit a crime, did not disrespect anyone, did not harass anyone, did not threaten anyone… He thinks because he owns the restaurant he treat people this way? He will explain that in court !
Ate here by myself after a visit at nearby hospital. So deelicious! I love Turkish food and this is the comfort food I needed.I came back with a family member 2 days later. So satisying!
We love ordering catering from Sahara. The platters are delicious and hot when they arrive. It comes with all the fixings and the colleagues love it. The labneh is to die for.
Delicious typical Turkish cuisine. Very nice service, in a very welcoming atmosphere. We liked it a lot. Allez St. Pauli😊
The food is beyond excellent-- The servers are extremely warm and kind, and the prices are very moderate-- just a great experience
Wonderful Turkish place. Tasty food, and a very friendly crew. I will come back any time I will in the city.
The food and customer service was great. It was nicely decorated and cozy inside as well.
Great food great service clean and cozy.Must try Manti and Gyro. Visited 6/18/22 for lunch.
AWFUL! honestly worst food i’ve had in months outside my own cooking! didn’t finish - see pic of aftermath. a little halal cart style tin of food for $23 ! Not sure who’s crazier - the owner asking for $23 OR me paying it!
Very delicious food,big portions, professional staff, well-spent time!Highly recommend, I felt like in Turkey 🇹🇷
Great food and great service. One of my favorite neighborhood spots
Wonderful food, gorgeous decoration, charming place with lovely people.
Lahmacun and Iskander were definitely my favorite at this place!
Had the calamari, it was really good almost crispy but not greasy (I think) served with a nice tahini sauce. coffee was also piping hot good. Bread and olive oil with olives were complimentary and also great.
Delicious food served with attentive welcoming service in a clean comfortable environment. So happy to have stumbled upon this place!
Seriously the most amazing Turkish food I have ever had in NYC. A little pricey but the incredibly fresh food as well as the attentive and friendly staff make it worth it.
Amazing authentic Turkish food. Came here for lunch, for $16.95 had a salad, iskender kebab, Turkish tea and a dessert. Couldnt ask for more. A great discovery :) Tesekkurler
Cute little place inside. We picked up baba ghannoush (well done), chicken adana (excellent!) and lamb adana (meh. too gamey). Rice and veggies that came with the meal were good (neither under nor over cooked) and the red spicy sauce tasted good. Would definitely come back for the chicken and baba ghannoush and to explore the rest of the menu :)
This is my go to place for falafels and hummus! I brought many different people here and the food and ambiance never disappoints. You gotta try their Lebni! FYI- They are BYOB.
Very low quantity. 6 small pieces of lamb for 25 bucks and the box is instead filled with veggies and a thick layer of rice below.
Had a fantastic meal at Sahara. The mezzo platter was spot on and the Adana Kebab was excellent. Look forward to visiting the restaurant real soon.
Generally consistent high quality restaurant with nice spices and quality ingredients along with overally reliable and timely delivery. Weve ordered from them many times and will again. Chicken shish kabob is our favorite. Dont forget to order humus and their great fresh bread.
Authentic Turkish food. Great service and delicious food. Definitely highly recommend. Affordable too! Amazing 👏 💖
Friendly people, nice atmosphere and delicious food👍great, I liked this place
Had the mezze platter and it was absolutely delicious( truly homemade stuff). The service was fast ,very helpful and friendly staff!!!
I have never been more disappointed in a meal. Nothing had the flavor I expected, down to the ketchup lol. For example, I think the lamb is just grilled without even a pinch of salt. I thought I could just eat the bread but it tasted like despair even after I slathered some olive oil and coarse salt and popped it in the oven. Yikes
Stopped in for lunch and got the two course lunch special with tea.Overall this was a pleasant dinning experience, the service was good, the food was good, and the atmosphere was enjoyable.My favorite part of the meal was the tea, but the hummus and gyro plate I ate were enjoyable.I would definitely go back.
Very cozy place, delicious food. Our family loved it.
Excellent food, nice staff but a bit overpriced... Would definitely recommend though!
Excellent food, incredibly friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. We really enjoyed the Mezze (cold appetizer sampler), the manti and the grilled lamb. They also make wonderful tea. Would happily come back.
Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. I cant stress how important this is. This place is quite pricey for what it is. When its good though its really good. Im happy to pay for for a more expensive meal but if Ian paying a premium or had to be consult good. I used to order here a lot but stopped due to inconsistency. Too many times I got calamari like rubber bands and chicken that was overcooked to the point of being charred (in a bad way) on the outside and dry on the inside. So I wont order online anymore but if youre willing to go in and send things back until theyre not overcooked then go for it.
Wonderful food and nice quiet atmosphere perfect for visiting
The reviews are true - these guys are super late with delivery. My food was an hour late. Not sure why they can’t update seamless to reflect real delivery times but it’s super misleading and frustrating. Can’t recommend.
Delicious food, serving Turkish specialty dishes. A friend invited us for dinner at this restaurant and we enjoyed the food. Its a pretty good size, not a small restaurant which can accommodate big groups. The good thing about NYC, too many great traditional & authentic food places.
Given that 0 starts is not an option... That was THE MOST disgusting food ever to arrive on a delivery. The quality and taste of the food is simply GROSS. I ordered the gyro wrap and the meat was thin,gummy and somehow dry even though the thing was dripping in grease. I ordered the baklava dessert and it had spoiled because it tasted absolutely foul. I called Seamless about it and they said the restaurant denies this happening, which, of course they would. DONT EAT HERE.
We came to enjoy Turkish cusine during lunch hour. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, the waiter was taking orders over the phone and barely acknowledged us and said “we are not serving now” in a very condescending manner.We were very surprised at how they treated their customers. Management needs to review basic hospitality rules of conduct.
Went for the brunch buffet which had a lot of variety and was really good.All the dips were very good, and they kept supplying us with warm bread for dipping. I could eat just the dips and bread all afternoon.The baklava, unfortunately, was not great - the phyllo not crispy at all, rather soggy actually.Zucchini pancakes were delicious.The service was very good - they were very polite and accommodating with our orders. Everything arrived quickly, and refills were timely.Cozy, medium-sized restaurant, and not too crowdedFrom the regular menu:- Soslu patlican - chipped eggplant and tomato very lightly spicy (cold app) - quite tasty- Mixed kebab - is also very good. Get the lamb chop medium.Food is served with fresh hot bread, crispy outside and soft inside, and olives and olive oil
Really nice gyro you guys. This place does it better than 99% of the Greek places out here (cough GRK cough). The lamb is evident in every bite and its nice off the skewer thin strips that burst with flavor. One thing that annoys me though is you pay 5 bucks for a side of fries and they are small in portion. I ended up spending around 18 bucks for a gyro and fries... should be more like 12. Quality was tremendous however.
Truly the best Turkish/Mediterranean dishes I’ve ever had. From salad to shrimp: EVERYTHING as fresh as can be. DON’T miss this! First time customer- will NOT be the last!
I bit into my falafel and thought my tooth came out. When I spit it out it wasnt my tooth. It was a screw!!!! Im so disgusted! When I called the restaurant and explained the situation the reply I received from the man who answered the phone was oh. Oh???!!!! Are you kidding me?! Im still waiting to here from the manager. Im so upset and disgusted. I will NEVER recommend this place!!! Stay away!
Good food for a reasonable price (maybe a little too expensive for fast food, but still good food). I love their Lamb Gyro, and their bread is absolutely too good to buy just one.The fries were a little oily, but that wont stop me from visiting them again soon.
Ive been coming here for maybe 10 years. I love the chicken shish, chicken saute, bronzini. The cold appetizers are delicious Dash Standard Middle Eastern fare: tabouli, baba ganoush, hummus - all great. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Its usually quiet. The place is pretty low key and the food is better than youd expect based on how it looks.
By far the best Turkish food I have had in NYC. The food is always fresh, timely, and the service is impeccable.I love dining in because the atmosphere is homely, and professional. If you are lucky to go as often as I do, you end finding yourself part of the Sahara family.
This restaurant provides superb service and delightful meals. One of my favourite places ever. The food came out quickly and the rates are inexpensive. I recommend this place.
Wonderful service, and delicious authentic Turkish Cuisine! The falafel was perfectly crunchy and flavorful. The lamb gyro was so delicious I ate it 2 nights in a row! Great Place!
There wasnt anything special about this restaurant. The food was good but wasnt amazing and definitely not worth the price. The service is good too. Just a note: when I ate there the food was priced higher than it was on the website. Perhaps it was just because it was Valentines Day but had I known, I would not have come.
I visit this spot a lot since I work close by. I got to say their service is always good and they keep the place well kept all the time. Prices are affordable and they serve large portions.
The food is amazing, super quick delivery and very low key vibe in the actual restaurant! Only complaint is that I wish they had a super spicy hot sauce. Other than that, 5 stars!
Absolutely the best Turkish kitchen in Manhattan. Must try!
The food was decent but I had to wait a long time for my entree. I came with a friend during our lunch break and we were the first ones to arrive to the restaurant. Another table received their food first even though they arrived and ordered about 15 minutes after we did.
Great food. OK service.
Ordered through grubhub.. They refused to honor the order and refused to cancel the order. They said it is up to grubhub. I told them my card was charged but they still refused to honor the order because it didnt reach a $20 minimum (not stated on grubhub). Long story short, order at your own risk.
Bad attitude and food doesnt have taste
Fantastic kebab, really calm and cozy restaurant
Came to the restaurant to pick up an online order, restaurant was open, I walked inside and there was noone around. Waited for about 10min until I decided to call the store and see if someone would come out and answer the phone at least. Employee told me he was the only one working and told me to wait an additional 10min. Even though my order should’ve been ready by the time I walked inside the store.
The kebabs were pretty tasteless and the portion of the meat was very small, it was mostly loaded with carbs. I was very disappointed.
When I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly hostess/waitress who directed me to the cash register to place my order. I ordered a Falafel sandwich to go and asked for side of hot sauce. I did not have to wait long for my food to come out. The whole experience inside of the restaurant was pretty pleasant, which is why I gave it two stars. Otherwise I would rate it a one star. When I got home, I noticed that there were no napkins in the bag. The hot sauce was not authentic Turkish, but some sort of Thai sweet and sour sauce that tasted a bit like ketchup. When I unwrapped my sandwich, I noticed there was no tahini sauce, contrary to the menu description. The sandwich was dry and tasteless. One end of the tortilla wrap was stale (or just very chewy). I called the restaurant to inform them that they forgot to add the tahini sauce. They assured me that it was in there, but that they only put a little bit in their sandwich. It was actually so little that it was not at all visible or tastable. Since the hot sauce had a very poor taste to it, I did not put it in the sandwich to counter the dryness. In New York, especially this area, the quality is unacceptable for a restaurant. I must admit that this is unfortunately the worst falafel sandwich I have had. I would suggest Mamouns falafel or Bereket Turkish Kebab House. I did not have any other menu items at Saharas, and some of them may be tasty, but since the falafel sandwich and their condiments are not up to par, I will not return to try other menu items.
Go to take out spot. The only time I had a late delivery and called them to see what was going on, they rushed my order to my apt and included complimentary baklava.
Excellent food, very nicely decorated environment, friendly staff!
I really enjoy the dishes and service, good location very close to my house. The employees are always very kind. Would recommend to others.
I very much enjoyed the dishes and service, excellent location very close to my home. The cashiers are always very friendly. I highly recommend this place.
Beautiful decor, great food.
No one makes Turkish food like Sahara. My favorite one in the area.
This place is worth trying. They have large portions for affordable prices. Consistently well kept and with awesome mood. I highly recommend this place.
Its ok, meat was bland and rice was just awful, I dont know what type of rice they use but it doesnt taste good. Service is good. Kunafa desert was delicious.
They catered for an event I was having. Prompt, punctual service. When i went in to place my order the manager could not have been more professional and helpful. The food was delicious.
Had food from here through seamless tonight. Food was cold, missing components and late. The restaurant was very argumentative over-the-phone. kaba insanlar! I’ve been going here weekly for lunch meals with colleagues, never again.
The place is a bit unassuming, but the food is great and the staff very friendly. Recommend the appetizer platter to share - great selection and you get to try a variety of items.
Very good restaurant, food is delicious!!! Definitely I am going to come back here with my friends and my family. I can recommend it to you!!!
Favorite take out ! Fresh and authentic food , the whole fish is amazing !! Delivered in one piece .Falafel and dips also amazing.
Everything felt fresh, the waitress was very friendly and explained everything. If you are into spicy food, ask for the hot peppers (pan fried large green peppers) which pack quite a punch.
Horrible service. Extremely rude and unsympathetic staff. Food is not great either and you will be better off going to other Turkish restaurants in the city.If you walk in and see an almost empty restaurant, you know why. Spare yourself the trouble.
Extremely good food and fast delivery, we have been ordering from Saharas for months and have always been very happy about it!
Excellent and tasty food, I loved the mood the spot has, and the workers were helpful. I will surely visit here next time.
This spot simply knows how to treat their clients. Regularly with a welcoming approach. The food is conveniently priced, regularly yummy and clean.
Had a good experience here with my kid. The food came rapidly and the customer service is just awesome. Prices are convenient.
Oh I love this place. Food is amazing!!!!! One of my favorite Turkish restaurant. Sometimes maybe a bit expensive, but quality worth the price.
Tasty food, warm, relaxed atmosphere. Good for conversation. Excellent service. Good menu for both meat eaters and vegetarians.
The Adana kebab lunch special with eggplant is $17. The Adana kebab was fairly small and had an eggy taste. Id say the lunch was below average.
Adana kebab and chicken sheesh kebab was good. Its a pretty good size, not a small restaurant which can accommodate big groups.
Good food, served fast and nice staff. Try the mixed appetizer plate for starters with friend the have the Mixed grill to taste a bit of everything.
Food is truly authentic! Their Adana Kebab made just right.
Went for pickup. Ended up being 25 minutes late. The staff weren’t wearing masks, and were yelling at each other?? Also the food was.... not good
The best Iskender and kunefe I has in NYC. The staff (namely Mert) was really helpful. Will be back next time I am in the city.
Turkish restaurants have become among the best bargains in good, healthful food and saharas is one of the really good ones in new york. in addition, the lack of annoying clatter and the polite service make sahara a welcome respite from the frenzy of the street.
Great cuisine, so tasty! Service is so friendly! Stopped again and wasnt disappointed 😋
One of my preferred spots to grab something to eat. fantastic location, well kept, and fantastic service. Highly recommended!
Excellent location. Quite, fast... and excellent food!! Price very friendly!! Food for 3 - 70 usd
Good food and very good service.
The place serves large portions and for affordable prices. kind staff members. Will visit again.
One of my go-to spots to eat. very good location, neat, and great service. A must try!
Enjoy Saharas food either at home or in their cosy dining room. Owner is a hard working man who is there most of the time. Great value for the price.
The place serves large dishes and for reasonable rates. very welcoming staff members. Keep it up.
So glad they were still open during the covid-19 crisis. Love the food here and I wouldnt be able go long with it.
The atmosphere is classy, the service is impeccable and the food is filling and good. Try the Lamb Kebab or the budget conscious lunchtime special.
The meals were very bad and very expensive. definitely dont go. Staff were overly rude.I do not suggest.
It took almost an hour for them to deliver two SALADS. Please tell me how it takes an entire hour for 2 salads to be delivered 2 blocks away. What a waste of money. Never ordering from them again.
Worst service and food ever
Very delicious grilled lamp chops and friendly service and delicious appetizer mix plate..Will cone again to this place for sure..
Adana kebab and chicken sheesh kebab was good, Noticed less importance while sitting to place an order and the staff was very unprofessional felt weird in the restaurant.
Loved this place! Try all the eggplant dishes. And of course the tea afterwards😍
They have a healthy and organic food , you can feel it when u try it , it taste different than other places .
Ordered delivery on their website. Took an hour and fifteen to deliver and the food was cold and underwhelming.
Fantastic place! Amazing staff, calm jazz playing in the background, great food and great atmosphere.
Great food and service. Never feel rushed. Reasonably priced.
I like the food... The lunch special is great.. You get a lot for the prices.
I will never come to this place again 😒
Delicious!!!! Amazing customers service!!!!
Good food I love branzini or chicken soup. My girlfriend loves Kunefe dessert:))
4 meals, every one delicious, babaganoush outta this world. They could lose the NYC themed sound track tho.
Had the Salmon. A bit over cooked, but tasty. Excellent service. BYOB.
Same menu as Limon. Simple but flavorful, cheap, and healthy turkish cuisine with very prompt delivery.
Traditional turkish food cooked deliciously ❤ Edit: As a Turk I can confirm the food was authentic 😄
Good food and speedy service. I did an order to pickup. Twice.
Delicious food. Wonderful service.
Good service, but the food was below average and seemed to be on the dryer side.
Great restaurant. Kept me alive during the pandemic.
Scrumptious Turkish Dinner
Not clean restaurant. Everything is dirty. Food tasty also is not high
They have the best delivery guy in NYC. He is really sweet. Food was fabulous.
Great and fresh food ever , fast delivery and lovely service :)
Fantastic Turkish food at a reasonable price. Always go here after a movie at AMC.
Great place, cozy and nice. Delicious food. Great service.
Wonderful. Lamb dumplings were fantastic! Will definitely come again.
I had the best Mediterranean salad, so satisfying and fresh.
Homey turkish food with excellent choices from en extensive menu. great to stop by for lunch
I like Turkish Foods but its not the right choice. Need to be researched better.
Bought the lamb shank was very tasty and fresh and the staff was very nice
Excellent food. Reasonable prices. No alcohol.
Zucchini pancakes and iskandar kabab both were very tasty.
Wonderful food, relaxed space and excellent service.
Best healthy food in the area, my roomate and I love it!-@ashleymlands
Service need to be improved. Food was ok but not what I was thinking of
Foods are very bad and employers so impolite i hate this place,so expensive,I think nobody come in here !
Delicious food, wonderful staff
Food and atmosphere are so good
Good menu and delicious food)
Great Atmosphere. Customer service was terrific.
Had this food catered for a party - delicious!
Great Atmosphere and super friendly staff!
Great place 😘I love your food guys
Good food, friendly staff!
Best Manti in town, highly recommend!!!
Very good food and service
Delicious food great staff
The food is consistently good.
Food is deliciousCould be better
Great food and service.
Very good but noisy
The best restaurant in manhattan.
The food is excellent in this place.
Best Turkish food in Manhattan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Customer service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No bang for buck. And rude staff.
Really dont remember going there
Excellent everything! Authentic!
Awesome turkish food
Excellent food and service
I absolutely love this place!!
Very well seasoned
Not so good.
Best food ever
Everything is perfectly fine
Grrrreat food!!!!
Good
Love the food
Everything was great
Love this place!
Amazing delivery
Not that great.
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Decent food
Good stuff
Excellant food
Cozy place
Exceptionally good, authentic Turkish cuisine and very nice service. Cant beat the price/performance ratio for New York standards.
A great place. It was a very tasty and hygienic environment. Employees are smiling. I really like
A place that is not only worth the food, it is very clean, the service is splendid, the atmosphere is wonderful and the prices are very good. It is worth going to try a little of what Turkey has.
Soup, hummus and other dishes are good. I went especially after looking for a Turkish restaurant, and I was very pleased. I advise.I suggest as Turkish Food lover.
I persuaded my friend who was allergic to gluten and chose your restaurant to eat Turkish food. I can say that we have been interpreted as having comments and stars. What we said was the worst Alexander I ever had in my life. The meat was very bad, the dressings werent nice. I can tell you Im a fool to my friend. I dont recommend it to anyone.
Waitresses dont have the slightest idea what a good intention is, or as if youre not going to spend your money,
The perfect place if you are abroad and have missed home cooking
Great dead dessert and lamb!
Good food in beautiful surroundings
The food is very rich
Total reviews rating 4.2
199 Reviews for Saharas Turkish Cuisine 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-04If I could give six stars I most definitely would. Ender and Delai were really a very special part of our dining experience and not just because of them, but objectively I’d like to go ahead and say that this is one of the best restaurants in the whole island. Also, not a tourist trap in case you’re looking for a good place where everyone should go to for a nice occasion. The okra plate is really really nice and the baba ganoush was really delicious. Some of the best bread I’ve had in other spots, and with Turkish food, good bread is a must. Turkish coffee on point as well as the overall vibe. Thanks so so much for having us over, we’ll make sure we come again and so should anyone reading this review. (Just want to say, this is my real opinion and I’m not affiliated to this joint in any kind of way and this review is 100% honest out of my personal experience.)
Review №2
2022-03-28I recently hosted my daughters birthday at Saharas Turkish Cuisine and there arent enough words to describe how incredible the staff was before, during and after the event. They were attentive, courtesy and polite! They made the entire event such a pleasant experience.The food was outstanding. The portions were large and everything was delicious!I would highly highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to book an event.
Review №3
2021-08-09The waitress was really nice. The Small Mixed Cold Appetizer plate was delicious. But my shrimp kebab was tasteless.
Review №4
2022-03-03Had the lunch special. Perfect portion for lunch. Authentic Turkish food.I ordered Hummus and Adana Kebab Plate.Both were fresh, prepared adequately and delicious. Waitress service was excellent. She offered me complimentary Turkish tea however I had to run.Would revisit
Review №5
2022-07-16Love coming here. Food is excellent, always fresh and delicious. The restaurant is always clean and the staff and management are very nice and attentive. My favorite Turkish restaurant. I have never had a bad experience here. From appetizers to dessert , everything is always great.
Review №6
2022-08-07This is my go-to lunch destination on the rare occasions I have to show up at the office. Good food selection on the lunch menu and everything is consistently delicious. At this point, I have gone through most of the menu and I have never been disappointed. The lentil soup and the salmon are particular favorites.
Review №7
2022-07-13Absolutely ZERO 0 STAR .The worst place to ever eat food from.From customer service to the food and the all other things you are looking for are so bad. Bad attitude server including their boss and manager and the chef doesnt know how to cook either. They dont know how to cook all kind of meats and even the rice; No, for real, Im like what the Hell. It is not worth spending even $1 here.Who ever has been dining in here, Im So Sorry for your pockets.And I still dont know how the Hell people gave good reviews to this place that they have 4.2/5. I mean it is not even worth more that 1/5.
Review №8
2022-07-02Came with a large party to celebrate a retirement. Service was okay, not great. The ambience was nice. They didn’t have Turkish beer which was odd. The food was alright— definitely not great. It was overcooked and dry most of it.
Review №9
2022-07-16Sahara restaurant is a great restaurant with its location and authentic atmosphere. I feel like I am in Turkey with its food, music, decor and hospitality. It is an excellent restaurant with its friendly staff, fast service and large portion foods!
Review №10
2022-03-20Delicious and lovely service. Our sense was so sweet and helpful, e were sad to see her leave halfway through our dinner (we were there very late). The dolmas were beautiful, perfectly balanced with some currants, and the surprise hit was the ezme- slightly spicy, nice texture. Looking forward to adding Saharas into our rotation! ❤