Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

Went here the other day, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff was very nice and didn’t rush us at all. We got the hummus, cacik, doner kebab, and iskender, and everything was SO good. Very well made and great portion sizes. Also, we got the “stretchy ice cream” for dessert, and it was fantastic. 100% recommend.

We really enjoyed this spot, especially the unique Turkish offerings you do not see at many other places, which we were eager to try. We skipped the usual standards and ordered several different items. The meal started with delicious bread and rich olive oil. The cig kofte was new to us and excellent, and the calf’s liver was also a standout. The baklava was very good and not overly sweet. Overall, a really enjoyable experience.

I had a fantastic meal at Sahara Turkish at 2nd Avenue and 29th Street, and everything from start to finish exceeded expectations. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. It’s relaxed and welcoming, the kind of place where you can really enjoy your food without feeling rushed. The meal started with the falafel appetizer, which was excellent — crisp on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. The fresh bread served with olive oil was simple but delicious and perfect for sharing. These starters set the tone for what turned out to be a memorable meal. The lamb chops were absolutely out of this world. Perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, they were easily the highlight of the evening. The Adana kebab was equally imp

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.

It was our first time having Turkish cuisine and we loved every single dish. I'm usually not big on hummus or smoked eggplant, but their dips were absolutely delicious. The cold appetizer plate is perfect for sharing and the portions were very generous. The kebabs and gyros were our favorite-- so soft and tender and flavorful!! We're from Vancouver and the kebabs/gyros here are always dry and overcooked. This place puts Vancouver to shame! Delicious food, delicious deserts and amazing service. My favourite deserts were the rice pudding and the milk custard as recommended by our server! Did not disappoint