Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

Lavender syrup, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, sparkling water

Thick homemade yogurt blended with walnuts, garlic, dill, and olive oil

Chopped eggplant simmered in a moderately spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, red pepper, black pepper, sugar, and salt

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

Baby lamb marinated with Anatolian spices, salt, and black pepper, slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie, thinly sliced and served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Aby lamb marinated with onion, black pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, olive oil, and red pepper paste, char-grilled and served with white rice and steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Ground lamb blended w/ith onion, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper paste, char-grilled on a skewer and served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Char-grilled lamb meatballs blended with parsley, onion, black pepper, cumin, oregano, breadcrumbs, and salt, served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Vertically roasted lamb gyro served over pita bread with homemade yogurt, topped with tomato sauce and melted butter, and served with grilled tomato and jalapeño pepper

Special traditional Turkish lamb shank slow-braised for four hours in its own juices, wrapped in fried eggplant, and served with white rice, grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Ground lamb blended with onion, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper paste, char-grilled on a skewer, wrapped in Turkish lavash bread and sliced, topped with tomato sauce, and served with homemade yogurt, grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Chopped baby lamb marinated with onion, black pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, olive oil, and red pepper paste, char-grilled and served over eggplant purée blended with eggplant, milk, water, butter, and black pepper, topped with tomato sauce, and served with sliced tomato and grilled jalapeño pepper

Boiled special Turkish dumplings filled with ground beef, black pepper, red pepper, and butter, served over homemade yogurt and topped with red pepper butter sauce, mint, and sumac

Lamb chunks sautéed with butter, garlic, onion, red pepper, mushrooms, black pepper, fresh tomatoes, and homemade tomato sauce, served with white rice

Baby lamb chops marinated with oregano, black pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil, char-grilled and served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Grilled to perfection and served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

A mixed grill selection of chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab, lamb chops, grilled meatballs, and gyro kebab, served with grilled vegetables and Turkish rice pilaf

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes blended with eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, baking powder, and white pepper. Served with garlic yogurt, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, and white rice

Grilled whole Mediterranean Sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, served with green salad and lemon slices

Chicken breast marinated with Anatolian spices, white pepper, cumin, red pepper paste, onion, and garlic, char-grilled and served with white rice, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato

Baby lamb marinated with Anatolian spices, salt, and black pepper, slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie, thinly sliced and served with white rice, steamed broccoli, sliced grilled tomato, and jalapeño pepper

Pistachio and walnut baklava made with thin layers of phyllo dough, baked until crispy and topped with thick syrup. Includes two pistachio and two walnut pieces

Traditional oven-baked rice pudding made with rice, milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, corn starch, and egg yolk

Traditional oven-baked milk pudding made with milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, anise, and wheat starch, featuring a lightly caramelized base and finished with cinnamon. (Please nform your server if you prefer it without cinnamon.)

Traditional shredded phyllo layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, baked until crispy, finished with thick syrup, and topped with crushed pistachio, served warm

Traditional dessert made with delicate layers of puff pastry (milföy dough) filled with premium Antep pistachios, baked until crisp and flaky, served hot with a slice of Maraş ice cream, a traditional Turkish goat’s milk ice cream

Milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and finished with crushed pistachios

Traditional Maraş ice cream made with goat’s milk and orchid root, known for its rich flavor and uniquely dense texture

Pistachio baklava topped with milk and cocoa on top. (Available during summer only)

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes blended with eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, baking powder, and white pepper, served with garlic yogurt and on a bed of fresh lettuce

Crispy yufka phyllo rolls filled with feta and mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley, brushed with egg and baked until golden. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce

Crispy phyllo rolls filled with beef pastrami, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, onion, and parsley, brushed with egg and fried until golden. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce

Pan-fried calf liver seasoned with butter, black pepper, oregano, and paprika, finished with sumac, and served with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and fresh lettuce

Lightly fried calamari served with calamari sauce blended with breadcrumbs, plain yogurt, anise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil

Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, corn, tomatoes, and cucumber topped with feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice

Mixed greens with chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice

Grilled calamari and poached shrimp served on a bed of Fresh mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes and parsley

Chicken breast marinated with Anatolian spices, white pepper, cumin, red pepper paste, onion, and garlic, char-grilled and served with white rice, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato

Finely chopped chicken blended with parsley, red pepper, onion, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper paste, grilled on a skewer and served with white rice, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato

Char-grilled chicken breast served over smoked eggplant purée blended with flour, milk, mozzarella cheese, white pepper, salt, and butter, topped with tomato sauce

Chicken wings marinated with red pepper paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano, grilled and served with carrots, red cabbage, red onion, and white rice

Chicken thighs marinated with red pepper paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano, char-grilled and served with white rice, broccoli, jalapeño pepper, and grilled tomato

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, red pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, tomato sauce, butter, and salt, simmered in homemade tomato sauce and served with white rice

Grilled whole Mediterranean Sea bass drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, served with green salad and lemon slices

Atlantic salmon marinated and char-grilled, served with green salad and white rice

Marinated jumbo shrimp, char-grilled with red peppers and onions, served with white rice

Tilapia fillet pan-seared with butter, lemon juice, black pepper, parsley, and salt, served with green salad, white rice, and lemon–parsley olive oil sauce

Shrimp baked with mushrooms, red pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, tomato sauce, butter, and salt, topped with melted cheese and served with white rice

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes blended with eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, baking powder, and white pepper. Served with garlic yogurt, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, and white rice

Ground chickpeas blended with parsley, celery, carrots, garlic, and onions. Served with tahini sauce seasoned with flour, black pepper, cumin, baking powder, white pepper, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Served with garlic yogurt, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, and white rice