Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

HUMMUS$9.95

Chickpeas and tahini paste seasoned with garlic and olive oil

CACIK$9.95

Finely chopped baby cucumbers blended with garlic yogurt, dill and mint

EGGPLANT SALAD$9.95

Char-grilled eggplant with peppers, parsley and lemon juice

TABULEH$9.95

Cracked wheat mixed with parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill

SOSLU PATLICAN$9.95

Cracked wheat mixed with parsley, scallions, red pepper and dill

BABAGANOUSH$9.95

Char-grilled smoked eggplant puree, flavored with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon

TARAMA$10.95

Red caviar whisked into a light mousse with olive oil and lemon juice

LEBNI$10.95

Thick homemade yogurt with walnuts, garlic and dill

STUFFED VINE LEAVES$11.95

Fresh vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and currants cooked in olive oil

PİLAKİ$11.95

Red kidney beans tossed with olive oil and lemon

EZME$11.95

Spicy chopped vegetables mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice

ÇİĞ KÖFTE$13.95

Vegan meatballs; made from bulgur, local sipces, onion, tomato and pepper pastes, garlic, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice.

MIXED COLD APPETIZER$22.95

Combination of our cold appetizers

• SMALL$18.95
• LARGE$28.95

FALAFEL$10.95

Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic and carrots served with tahini sauce

CHEESE PASTRIES$12.95

Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with feta cheese and cooked until golden brown

MÜCVER$13.95

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade garlic yogurt sauce on the side

PASTRAMI CIGARS$13.95

Crispy phyllo scrolls stuffed with beef pastrami, red pepper, mushroom, onion and cheese

FRIED CALAMARI$15.95

Fried calamari with a sauce of lemon, olive oil, garlic and walnuts

ARNAVUT CİĞERİ$15.95

Pan-fried calf livers with onion, tomato and parsley

SHEPHERD SALAD$11.95

Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and onion tossed in extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar

• small$9.85
• large$16.45

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD$11.95

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

• small$9.85
• large$16.45

PİYAZ$12.95

White beans with vine ripened tomatoes, red onion and parsley in an olive oil vinaigrette

AEGEAN SALAD$14.95

Mixed greens under chickpeas, onions, cucumber, vine ripened tomatoes and feta cheese in a lemon olive oil dressing

DRY FIG SALAD$17.95

Sun dried Turkish figs, walnuts and red pepper tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and served on a bed of greens and tomatoes

SEAFOOD SALAD$19.95

Poached calamari and shrimp served on a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley

RED LENTIL SOUP$10.95

Pureed red lentils, carrots, potatoes and authentic spices garnished with chopped mint and served with lemon wedge

CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP$12.95

Pieces of chicken slowly simmered with celery, carrot, potatoes and onions. Served with a lemon wedge

BABY OKRA$19.95

Baby okras cooked with tomatoes, onions and lemon juice, served with rice

FALAFEL DINNER$19.95

Chickpeas, celery, parsley, garlic, onion and tomatoes served with tahini sauce, vegetables and rice

MÜCVER DINNER$19.95

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with homemade yogurt sauce, vegetables and rice

VEGETABLE CASSEROLE$20.95

Mixed sautéed vegetables baked in tomato sauce, served with rice

TILAPIA$16.95

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

GRILLED SALMON$26.95

Char-grilled marinated seared Atlantic salmon, served with green salad and rice

SHRIMP CASSEROLE$27.95

Baked shrimp, mushroom, red pepper, onions and tomatoes casserole; topped with melted cheese and served with rice

SHRIMP KEBAB$28.95

Char-grilled marinated shrimps and vegetables, served with rice

BRANZINI (SEA BASS)$30.95

Grilled whole fish of Mediterranean Sea Bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil; served with green salad and lemon

Chicken Shish Kebab$22.95

Char-grilled marinated cubes of chicken, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

Adana Kebab Chicken$23.95

Finely minced chicken, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

Grilled Chicken Wings$24.95

Char-grilled barbecue marinated chicken wings, served with lettuce, onions, red cabbage, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

Chicken Chops$25.95

Char-grilled marinated chicken thighs, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

Chicken Sautee$25.95

Small pieces of chicken cutlets sautéed In butter with garlic, onions, red pepper, mushroom, fresh tomatoes in homemade tomato sauce

Hünkar Beğendi̇ Chicken$26.95

Chicken shish served over puree eggplant cooked with milk and kashkaval cheese, topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with grilled tomato and pepper

GYRO$23.95

Marinated baby lamb grilled on revolving upright skewer, very thinly sliced and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper, and rice

MANTI$23.95

Steamed lamb dumplings, topped with homemade garlicky yogurt and red pepper sauce, mint and sumac

KÖFTE$25.95

Char-grilled lamb meatballs, served with broccoli, grilled tomato pepper, and rice

ADANA KEBAB LAMB$25.95

Finely minced lamb, seasoned with peppers and parsley, grilled on a skewer and served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

İSKENDER$26.95

Vertically grilled lamb sliced very thinly and served over Turkish pita bread croutons with homemade garlicy yogurt sauce, topped with homemade tomato sauce and grilled pepper, tomato

EZMELİ KEBAB$27.95

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

LAMB SAUTEE$29.95

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

BEYTİ KEBAB$27.95

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

LAMB SHISH KEBAB$29.95

Char-grilled marinated cubes of baby lamb, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

LAMB SHANK$31.95

Lamb shank cooked slowly in the oven until it is fork tender, wrapped in eggplant; served with rice and grilled tomato, pepper

LAMB CHOPS (PİRZOLA)$33.95

Char-grilled grass fed baby lamb chops, served with broccoli, grilled pepper, tomato and rice

MIXED GRILLED KEBAB$37.95

Combination of chicken, lamb, lamb chop, meatball and gyro kebabs; served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice

HÜNKAR BEĞENDİ LAMB$33.95

Lamb shish served over puree eggplant cooked with milk and kashkaval cheese, topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with grilled tomato and pepper

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK$32.95

Char-grilled marinated skirt steak, served with broccoli, grilled tomato, pepper and rice