Maria Flynn

Our server Nergiz was so nice. She gave incredible recommendations, especially the Majestik Series Turkish Red Wine along with Baklava and Maras Ice Cream for dessert. It was so fun to experience a taste of Türkiye.

miray şit

This was the best Turkish food I've had in America in a long time. The atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Ebru took great care of us, and we extend our sincere thanks to her. I highly recommend the chicken chops and calamari.

Nikolina Danajloska

After dinner we stopped here for dessert and coffee and both were delicious. We decided to go with the classic pistachio baklava, the cold baklava and the rice pudding, all of it was really good. The Turkish coffee was served traditionally with a Turkish delight. We are originally from Macedonia, so for us this was taste from home.

Nihan Soysal

From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed into an atmosphere that feels warm, elegant, and truly one of a kind. The food here sets a new standard—every dish is carefully prepared with flavor that speaks for itself. Their Turkish-style lentil soup is not only the first but the only truly authentic one you’ll find in Manhattan, and it alone is worth the visit. Beyond the food, the service is exceptional—attentive without being intrusive, making you feel valued with every visit. We can confidently say this place deserves a perfect 10 out of 10. It’s no surprise we find ourselves returning week after week, because the experience is that unforgettable

Ben

The complementary bread and sauce was so fresh and tasty and filling. The salad and everything else was so tasty and filling. We got a small and it fed two. Also one of the best lamb chops I have ever had. We both had medium well and it just so tender, flavorful, and juicy . All the food items were affordably priced. Fast service. The Turkish coffee and drinks also taste very good. The venue is so close to many other venues for late night shenanighans.

Lamees Alobaidy

I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re passing through New York City, definitely add it to your list. The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the music and atmosphere make for an exceptional dining experience

Esther Chang

The food is really really good - an amazing balance of spice and harbs. The beyti kebab is a must try - the tomato sauce and the yogurt nicely blend with the meat, makes the whole dish not heavy even with a very good portion. Highly recommended!

Adina Kazieva

I had an amazing experience at Sahara’s Turkish Cuisine! The soup, Iskender kebab and Gyro were incredibly flavorful, with the kebab perfectly tender and rich in taste. We also tried an appetizer platter, which was fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. To end the meal, the baklava with tea was absolutely perfect flaky, sweet, and a great complement to the tea. The service was excellent, with a warm and welcoming staff that made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place for delicious Turkish food in NYC! Can’t wait to come back!

patricia robinson

This was our first time eating Turkish food, so we sampled quite a few. Everything and I mean everything was outstanding. Service was great. The staff was more than willing to teach us about Turkish cuisine. Definitely going back. Thank you Sahara 's for making this an amazing experience.

+3

Jessica Bachansingh

Food was overall good. I got the kofte dish and ate it all! Free bread comes with the table. Kind service, and Turkish vibe inside.

Maria Yu

Great spot for Turkish food, recommend the cold mixed mezze platter (labne, hummus, eggplant, tabbouleh, dolmas etc) kofte kebab, and the manti. Not cheap, but great quality.

+1

Javier Kohen

The food was functional, but it didn't taste very good. The bread was dry, the cheese rolls were just salty and not very flavorful. The shrimp casserole has the most complex flavor, but even that was just good. I liked that it was quiet, some of the decoration was nice (they should turn off that distracting faint projector). the staff was available and let us stay as long as we wanted.

+1

goklt

My friend was looking for a good Turkish restaurant for our last night in the city. We stumbled upon this one online. A cozy warm decor. We ended up ordering the chicken soup which was extremely hearty and flavorful. The lamb chops were solid. My friend reported the mixed grill was adequate. The service was pretty prompt.

+3

Muhammet Arslan

We ordered İskender, but unfortunately it was far from what it should be. We couldn’t even taste the butter. Even the olive oil that was first brought to the table as a courtesy didn’t taste like real olive oil. The bread was also quite ordinary and had no distinctive quality. The service and attention were decent, and the ambiance of the place was truly beautiful. However, I’ve had much better Turkish food at other restaurants for a much lower price.

Alp Yenibalcı

Ok, so here's the thing I'm not your regular Karen who leaves bad reviews for restaurants left and right, but as a Turkish immigrant chef, this one hit a little close to my heart so I'm gonna share my thoughts and feelings. As a frequent delivery orderer, we wanted to check the restaurant and try the food out with friends and family. I asked the waiter that I don't see dürüm as an option on the menu but I would like to order my Adana kebab as a dürüm instead of in platter. He replied a wrap is ony available for delivery. Like I stated above, I can sense where this decision is brewing from as a chef, trying to get people to order the platter instead of the wrap and get couple extra bucks right? Why not? Ain't nothing wrong with that. I get it. But you guys shouldn't be doing that to the guests, especially if they're Turkish and they're craving for some home reminding food. Especially on an empty night, when flipping the tables quickly is not a neccessary. Also on the same note, Turkish culture is very well known for its hospitality and it feels like you guys are trying to do the complete opposite. Make people feel at home and they will come back again. I felt the opposite tonight. It's just sad that now I have to find another Turkish restaurant but I'm not ordering or going to Sahara again.