Sahara's Turkish Cuisine
513 2nd Ave
(201) 482-7316
Authentic Turkish and Middle Eastern meats, salads, dips and mezze.
Cold Appetizers
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- $8.95Soslu PatlicanChopped eggplant cooked in moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, green peppers and garlic.
- $7.95BabaganoushChar-grilled smoked eggplant puree flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon.
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- $8.95Stuffed Vine LeavesFresh vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and currants cooked in olive oil.
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- $9.95Stuffed Baby Eggplant - Imam BayildiWhole baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions, pine nuts garlic and parsley, cooked in olive oil.
Hot Appetizers
- $7.95Falafel AppetizersChickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce, mixed greens and onions.
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- $9.95Zucchini Pancakes (Mucver)Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
- $9.95Pastrami CigarsCrispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami and cooked until golden brown, red peppers, mushrooms and onions.
- $11.95Fried CalamariFried calamari served over mixed greens with a sauce of lemon olive oil and parsley.
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Soups
- $7.95Red Lentil SoupPureed red lentils and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge and pita bread.
- $8.95Chicken Vegetable SoupPieces of chicken and vegetables simmered with various other ingredients and served with pita bread.
Salads
- $8.95Small Shepherd SaladFresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
- $14.95Large Shepherd SaladFresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
- $8.95Small Mediterranean SaladFresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing.
- $14.95Large Mediterranean SaladFresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing.
- $9.95Piyaz SaladWhite beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette.
- $11.95Aegean SaladMixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine-ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing.
- $13.95Dry Fig SaladFigs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes.
- $15.95Seafood SaladGrilled calamari and poached shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley.
Vegetarian Entrees
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- $15.95Falafel Dinner EntreeChickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and tomatoes served with tahini sauce, vegetables and rice.
- $15.95Zucchini Pancakes Dinner EntreePan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice.
- $16.95Vegetable Casserole EntreeMixed sauteed vegetables baked in tomato sauce and served with rice.
Poultry Entrees
- $17.95Chicken Shish Kebab EntreeChar-grilled marinated chunks of chicken served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $17.95Adana Kebab Chicken EntreeFinely chopped chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $19.95Grilled Chicken Wings EntreeChar-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $20.95Chicken Chops EntreeChar-grilled barbecue marinated chicken chops served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $19.95Chicken Saute EntreeSmall pieces of chicken cutlets sauteed with garden vegetables and butter.
- $20.95Hunkar Beyendi Chicken EntreeGrilled chicken served with smoked and spiced eggplant, which is grilled, then pureed, and stirred with milk, melted butter and roasted flour.
Seafood Entrees
- $21.95Tilapia EntreePan-seared tilapia filet served with a green salad, white rice and a lemon-parsley-olive oil sauce.
- $21.95Salmon EntreeChar-grilled and oven barbecued marinated seared Atlantic salmon. Served with green salad and rice.
- $22.95Shrimp CasseroleBaked shrimp, mushrooms, red peppers, onions and tomato casserole topped with melted cheese, served with rice.
- $22.95Shrimp Kebab EntreeChar-grilled barbecued marinated shrimps and vegetables served with rice.
- $23.95Swordfish Kebab EntreeChar-grilled swordfish skewers served with grilled vegetables, rice and green salad.
- $24.95Sea Bass Entree (Branzini)Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with green salad and lemon.
Lamb and Beef Entrees
- $18.95Gyro EntreeMarinated baby lamb and beef grilled on a revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with rice.
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- $20.95Adana Kebab Lamb EntreeFinely chopped lamb seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $20.95Iskender Kebab EntreeVertically grilled lamb sliced very thin and served with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce on pita bread.
- $21.95Ezmeli Kebab EntreeChopped lamb seasoned with herbs, grilled and served on a bed of spicy sauce.
- $22.95Lamb Saute EntreeLamb sauteed with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and seasoned with traditional herbs and spices.
- $22.95Beyti Kebab EntreeChopped lamb seasoned with garlic, onions and red peppers grilled on skewers and served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $23.95Lamb Shish EntreeChar-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $24.95Lamb Shank EntreeLamb shank wrapped with eggplant, baked in light tomato sauce and served with rice.
- $25.95Lamb Chops Entree (Pirzola)Char-grilled baby lamb chops served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $29.95Mixed Grilled Kebab EntreeCombination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball and gyro kebabs served with grilled vegetables and rice.
- $23.95Hunkar Beyendi Lamb EntreeGrilled lamb served with smoked and spiced eggplant, which is grilled, then pureed, and stirred with milk, melted butter and roasted flour.
- $24.95Grilled Skirt Steak EntreeGrilled steak served with grilled vegetables and Turkish rice, topped with herb butter sauce.
Wraps
- $7.95Vegetable WrapFresh tomato, lettuce, red cabbage, carrots and feta cheese wrapped in a tortilla shell.
- $8.95Falafel WrapChickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onions and carrots served with tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a tortilla shell.
- $8.95Adana Chicken WrapFinely chopped chicken seasoned with red peppers and parsley and wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
- $8.95Chicken Shish WrapMarinated chicken breast wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.
- $8.95Adana Lamb WrapFinely chopped lamb seasoned with green peppers, red peppers and parsley wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
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- $9.95Gyro WrapMarinated baby lamb and beef grilled on a revolving upright skewer and very thinly sliced. Wrapped with mixed greens in a tortilla shell.
- $10.95Lamb Shish WrapChar-grilled marinated chunks of baby lamb wrapped with lettuce and tomato in a tortilla shell.
Sides
Desserts
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- $18.00Ross Round Comb HoneyOur own production. Produced on our rooftop close to Bronx Botanic Garden. No chemical is used. Totally natural. Ross Round Comb honey.
Beverages