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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine, New York, NY

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

4.5
4.5
57 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish
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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 532-7589

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Middle Eastern

  • Catering

    Highly rated catering menu is available.

  • Private party facilities

    We have pre-fixed menus for any type of private event.

  • Neighbourhood

    Kips Bay

  • Cross Street

    28th & 29th on 2nd Ave.

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Turkish

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I tried the small mixed cold meze which I thought was very ordinary in taste. It was less flavorful than many that I have tried elsewhere.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The puree of red lentil soup was delicious. The lamb in the main course called "hunkar begendi lamb" was delicious. Served under the lamb chunks was soft eggplant, which added little flavor to the dish. I took two stars off my rating, one was because of the service and the other was because of the little flavor of the eggplant.
  3. PenelopeA

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always wonderful and the service always terrific! I highly recommend Sahara's.
  4. Dean

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Everything we had was amazing, the cheese pastries, hummus, Shepard salad, the hunkar beyendi, and the zucchini pancakes, no complaints whatsoever. Anything you get here will not disappoint and priced fairly.
  5. SueZ

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casual and authentic Turkish food. Pleasant and prompt service. Would gladly eat here again.
  6. RamonS

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came across Sahara's on OpenTable and it was the best Turkish food I've found in the US since my trip to Turkey 10 years ago! It was just me so I sat at the bar and the service was great, including helping me decide on a great Turkish wine. The ezme starter was great, with a good spice level. The bread (warm and crusty) and olive oil (fruity and flavorful) were amazing. I had the hungkar begendi and it was very good. The next time I'm in NY I plan on going back!
  7. JosieD

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing amazing amazing!!! Delicious food and great service
  8. Mimi

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unassuming delicious food and great service
  9. AliR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and location. Employees are nice and professional.
  10. JosephP

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Babaganoush,cheese pastries, lamb shank and tilapia were all brought to our table quickly and were delicious. Highly recommend and will come back soon!!
  11. Andrew

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a reservation for 4, and were seated promptly and treated to excellent service, and outstanding Turkish food. Every dish was fantastic.
  12. LindaS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Previously lived in NY and had many happy dinners at Sahara! Now visiting NY and my first evening was spent at Sahara! The baby lamb chops are my favorite! A wonderful and inviting place! Cheers!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food! Good Turkish wine! Service was very good for the first half but once we were ready to order dessert none of the staff would make eye contact!
  14. Abhi

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Most of the items on menu were not available, Even Turkish beer, wine were not there.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The customer service was great, it was for my birthday and I got a couple friends together to try Turkish food and they loved it and I loved it and it was overall amazing. Had a great time. The place itself is also nice and cozy and made me feel at home.
  16. witchyone

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very comfortable tasty experience with pleasant service and decor, very good food at decent prices and a place where one can have a conversation without a deafening noise!
  17. MarkL

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Sahara's is a moderately priced neighborhood Turkish restaurant that offers high quality food in a pleasant setting. A large percentage of its business must be from take-out, as it rarely appears crowded. This benefits those of us who dine in, by attentive service. Last Saturday, I brought a group of elderly women from my apartment building to Sahara's. They were picky eaters, unfamiliar with Turkish food, and couldn't figure out what to order. I thought the evening was going to be a disaster! The waitress patiently explained the menu, accommodated their needs and retained her composure. I credit her - along with the good food - for our evening's success.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was even better than expected
  19. AymenA

    Turkey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good taste. I dont eat adana kabab but this time I tried Chicken and was so good and flavorful. Chicken shish and chops were also very good.
  20. OSNY

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing with food, service and ambiance, best turkish restaurant in manhattan
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food. Whole not a children's restaurant they accommodated two young children very nicely.
  22. OSNY

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good Turkish restaurant. The best that i’ve seen so far here in New York. The appetizers are perfect, the same taste that you can find only in Turkey. Congratulations to the whole team for their good job. « Cig kofte » and « «maras dondurma » are exceptional.
  23. irene

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I was there with 4 friends. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Loved the large mixed cold appetizers which we shared. I had the chicken over eggplant puree. We enjoyed several bottles of the Turkish red wine Yukut (?). Good service. All reasonably priced.
  24. Mimidancer

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful-we were happy to bring our guests last night. Service was friendly and accommodating, tables nicely spaced, ambiance pleasant and noise level low. Food was served hot and delicious-generous portions. Great evening
  25. MarySunshine

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We haven't dined here since before Covid-19 shut down our world. We liked it before that, and decided to have a nice Mother's Day dinner. Sahara's has redecorated the interior of the restaurant since our last visit, and it is very attractive and comfortable. We ate early, but by 8pm the restaurant was half full and the sound level was still pleasant. The food was fabulous and the servers were friendly and attentive without being intruding. We will certainly eat here again soon!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was awesome. We had gone for a Mother's Day lunch. Our server took very good care of us. Fresh bread was constantly replenished. The Iskender kebab, lamb kofte and zucchini pancakes were impeccably prepared. The eggplant, tabouleh and shepherd's salads were fresh and delicious. The Turkish coffee and tea, rice pudding, and especially the knufeh were outstanding. Highly recommend Sahara's for their dine in and take out experience. Will definitely come back again.
  27. minerva

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service, very comfy. One of our favorite spots in the neighborhood.
  28. Hayfers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was really good. The food is amazing. The food and price balance is the best.
  29. BryantP

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice size portions. Very good food. Friendly, attentive service. Comfortable ambiance. We 'll be back.
  30. MichaelN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, good atmosphere. Not too loud.
  31. JoanK

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our dinner at Sahara’s. The small appetizer platter was plentiful. Our main dishes were very tasty.
  32. PrettyboyZiah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was exceptional. Highly recommend for dinner dates , family nights , and a quick eat with friends . This is some of the best Turkish food I’ve had and a hidden gem. Will return agian 💯
  33. Manhattanite

    New York Area

    119 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We met here for lunch (due to its proximity to NYU schools & facilities on 1st Ave). We ordered the appetizers, salmon entree & gyros. The salmon was delicious. However, the meats of the open gyro dish with rice were dry. We asked for white sauce to moisten it & add flavor. We also ordered a dessert that had a gelatinous texture which we didn’t like. The Turkish coffee was good. Attentive staff. Lovely, relaxing Turkish atmosphere. Very clean. They confirmed our covid vaccination status.
  34. mktk

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service very good but since there were very few diners it was wonderfully quiet. They do have music playing but it was at the right level and the appropriate type of music for a turkish restaurant.
  35. BELLE

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food!!
  36. WorldTraveler

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem. Authentic food, served generously and graciously, with softly lilting Turkish music in the background. Very fair prices. Simple but lovely decor.
  37. denniss

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So pleased this neighborhood restaurant has received their liquor license and finished their remodeling. All of these improvements have not affected the exceptional quality of their food. DMS
  38. PIERREV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food here was terrific and the service excellent. Tuesday was a great evening to come.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience here. We came in for lunch after visiting some friends in Manhattan. We began with zucchini pancake, cigar rolls, and hummus. The zucchini pancakes were so soft and yummy. The cigar rolls were filled with cheese that was delicious. The hummus was also unique and served with olive oil and Turkish pita bread. For our meals, my friend ordered the lamb shish and I ordered the chicken shish kebab Which came with rice and grilled vegetables. Both meals were excellent, perfectly cooked. They also have wine selections, and the price is reasonable. We were amazed by the flavors, beautiful dishes, and excellent service. Also, Their decoration is so cute! Overall, such an amazing restaurant. We will be back for sure, without a doubt.
  40. Irada

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ve been going to Sahara for many years whether it’s for dining in or takeout. Food is great, staff is so friendly and accommodating, it is clean, and the prices are reasonable, totally worth it. A great place for a big party too.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sahara's Turkish Cuisine using the Order Online button. Sahara's Turkish Cuisine also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Sahara's Turkish Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 532-7589.

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

513 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    28th & 29th on 2nd Ave.

  • Neighbourhood

    Kips Bay

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Middle Eastern

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 532-7589

  • Catering

    Highly rated catering menu is available.

  • Private party facilities

    We have pre-fixed menus for any type of private event.

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