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Sahara Restaurant, a premier Mediterranean restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ, offers an authentic culinary experience. Our Turkish restaurant serves a wide range of traditional dishes, blending flavors and spices to create a unique taste sensation. From kebabs to gyros, our menu features an array of options to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, our Restaurant is the perfect destination. Conveniently located at 165 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, we're open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Come and indulge in the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

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Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean at Sahara Restaurant, where authentic dishes like shawarma, falafel, and gyro are expertly prepared and presented. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and attentive service that complements the delicious food.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

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Mike Ashworth
Mike Ashworth -Google user
3 weeks ago
I have eaten at Sahara a few times and the food is always great! For lunch I have the house hummus, spicy lentil soup and rosewater lemonade. All were excellent. The hummus and bread alone are worth making a trip. The bread is fresh and warm, everything...Read More
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 4No waitPrivate dining roomHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Leya H
Leya H -Google user
3 weeks ago
The food was phenomenal. I got lamb kebab and came with soup or salad. I got the red lentil soup which was delicious and they give you pita with some dips and olives (on the house). It’s also byob. Their bulgur is phenomenal! Just go!
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 4No waitIndoor dining areaPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Paid street parkingYes they have a ramp
Yakeemah Hill
Yakeemah Hill -Google user
3 weeks ago
Lovely place to eat! I went here for a graduation celebration and the service was spot on Mustafa (ai hope its spelled correctly) was attentive and engaging. The food was delish and we didn't have to wait long. We were full from the appetizers. The...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Lentil Soup, Fresh Pita, Feta Chicken, Hummus, FishNo special eventHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotIndeed
Raman Sawhney
Raman Sawhney -Google user
3 months ago
A warm and cozy Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Rutgers university, the minute you step in the place feels homely, gives you a small bakery/ eatery feel if you are sitting on the main floor you can see fresh pitas being baked in their...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Hummus, Chicken Adana, Olives, Chipotle HummusHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionThere a many vegetarian options
F D
F D -Google user
2 months ago
Came here for a large family event. Food was flowing and delicious. The service was great as well!
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Baklava with Pistachios, HummusHighly recommendSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Paid street parking
Rajesh Iyer
Rajesh Iyer -Google user
10 months ago
It’s not very often that you find a restaurant that checks all the boxes and Sahara is one of them. Everything about this place is top shelf - the staff, the food, the service, the menu, the perfect balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Lentil Soup, FishHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Alok Michelle Sudhakar
Alok Michelle Sudhakar -Google user
11 months ago
We visited Sahara for lunch on a weekday and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant was not busy, and there was plenty of parking available, which made our visit hassle-free. Since it was a lovely day, we opted to sit outside and were seated quickly. The...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Soup, Baklava with Pistachios
J B
J B -Google user
9 months ago
One of the very best restaurants ever! I’ve been about 15 times, and the quality, passion, and consistency with the flavors and service are unparalleled. Purely delicious! I would probably sell my soul for the cous cous beef & vegetable stew. 10/10
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Hummus, Lentil SoupHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection
Oscar Roncancio
Oscar Roncancio -Google user
a year ago
Food is amazing. I had the lamb chops and the hummus which is probably the best I've had. Been to other similar places but the quantity of the food is always less than Sahara's. Prices are reasonable. 100% recommended.
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Pita Bread, Lamb ChopsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
Samantha
Samantha -Google user
a year ago
The food was absolutely delicious. From the appetizers to the 4-person mixed grill. We had some picky eaters in the group, and the food satisfied everyone. For appetizers, we ordered Hummus, grape leaves, and cheese rolls. We did go on a busy Saturday night, and...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 3Lentil SoupHighly recommendSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot
James Ritz
James Ritz -Google user
a year ago
Lovely meal absolutely delicious flavors. I had the Nile chicken which exceeded my expectations and she had the shrimp kebabs. We also had the lentil soup and two appetizers, the stuffed grape leaves and the feta cheese rolls. If I could give this place six...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
HAN'S GARAGE
HAN'S GARAGE -Google user
a year ago
W.O.W! This place... if you are ever in the area, you MUST visit. First of all, bread made in house brick oven. It comes out fresh and HOT to touch, and this will be my favorite bread of all time! My family visited for Father's Day and...Read More
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Sneha H S
Sneha H S -Google user
2 years ago
Deliciousness! The food didn’t disappoint, although the wait seemed long. The fluffy bread with the platter, the flatbreads, the gravy, the dessert, and the coffee were all perfect. So was our lovely waitress who was patient with our questions and great with her recommendations. The...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Pita Bread
Qaiser Paul
Qaiser Paul -Google user
5 months ago
Went in a larger group of 18 people and the servers created a three course dinner menu for us. Family size. Their service, quality of food and most importantly the atmosphere was all five star. There are plenty of options for both vegetarian and non-veg...Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Hummus, Baklava with Pistachios, Lamb Chops, Sahara Mixed Grill, Hot Bread
HANA MOHD
HANA MOHD -Google user
7 months ago
I had a fantastic experience at Sahara today! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, the service was fast! I highly recommend it and will definitely come again to try new dishes.
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Hummus, Sahara Mixed Grill, Lamb Chops, Chicken Adana Kebab, Artichoke Pesto Flatbread, Hot Bread
Adam Arif
Adam Arif -Google user
7 months ago
Decided to visit for an early dinner and had a great experience. They made some hot fresh bread which we ate with the hummus and baba ganoush. The lamb shank was delicious and the meat just fell off the bone.
Dine inAtmosphere: 5Hummus, Lentil Soup, Soup, Eggplant DipFree parking lot
Katleen Reyes
Katleen Reyes -Google user
3 weeks ago
Had the best birthday dinner with my ladies here! The food was absolutely amazing—everything was so flavorful and fresh. We couldn’t stop raving about each dish we tried. The service was great too—friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect for our celebration. Plus, it's BYOB,...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Sahara Mixed Grill, Baklava with PistachiosNo special event
Emilia Allonso
Emilia Allonso -Google user
10 months ago
Food was delicious and so authentic. The house hummus is very tasteful (has kick) the lamb shank was delicious. BYOB and great prices
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Hummus
Meenaa Berry
Meenaa Berry -Google user
4 weeks ago
Very nice Mediterranean restaurant. The pita bread is so freshly baked and is very delicious. The mezza was also very nice. Definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Darian Pezik
Darian Pezik -Google user
3 months ago
The food was absolutely amazing! The portions were HUGE and full of delicious, savory, super flavorful middle eastern food that came out quickly! The only con was the very limited parking.
Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 5

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