Welcome to Sahara Restaurant Pasadena
At Sahara Restaurant Pasadena, we celebrate the rich flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, nestled in the heart of Pasadena. Our story is rooted in a passion for authentic, wholesome food, made from fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. With dishes crafted from the finest spices and meats, we offer a diverse menu that includes beloved favorites like our arayis, hummus, and tender kabobs, all prepared with care. Our welcoming ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for casual family dinners or special gatherings, where guests can enjoy generous portions at affordable prices. Join us on a culinary journey that brings the heart of the Mediterranean to your plate.
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2226 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Hotline: (626) 795-6900
Welcome to Sahara Restaurant Pasadena, nestled in the heart of Pasadena, California. Located at 2226 E Colorado Blvd, this charming gem offers a culinary journey through authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. You can reach them at (626) 795-6900 for a delicious meal that promises to satisfy your palate.
Sahara Restaurant is renowned for its extensive menu that brilliantly showcases a variety of dishes, from succulent skewers to delightful appetizers. The Lula Skewers, a savory blend of ground lamb and beef seasoned with chopped onions and parsley, is a must-try at just $9.10. If you prefer something more tender, opt for the Lamb Skewers for $10.40, each piece grilled to perfection, embodying the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Appetizers such as Hummus and Baba Ghanouj are crowd-pleasers, priced around $9, offering a creamy texture and rich flavors that serve as a perfect start to your meal.
- The Falafel—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—adds a delightful crunch and is a favorite vegetarian option for $9.
- Don’t miss the Kufte, six pieces of seasoned ground beef that are deep-fried to golden perfection for $18.
Customer reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's commitment to fresh ingredients and exceptional service. For instance, Adrine T. praises the marinated meats as "grilled to perfection," making it a great spot for date nights or family gatherings. Meanwhile, Kiana F. reflects on the warm, welcoming atmosphere, noting that diners feel like part of a loving community.
The ambiance, while simple and functional, is filled with the warmth of friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable dining experience. Chris P. mentions that the vegetables are always fresh, and the meats cooked just right—an assurance that repeat customers will always leave satisfied.
For those looking for a unique dining experience, Sahara Restaurant also offers a selection of desserts, including their acclaimed baklava, which sweetens the meal perfectly.
In summary, Sahara Restaurant Pasadena is a vibrant, welcoming oasis for lovers of Middle Eastern cuisine. With its robust menu, friendly service, and a loyal following, it’s clear that this restaurant stands as a true representation of flavorful Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare in Pasadena. Whether you are indulging in a hearty meal or sharing flavorful appetizers with friends, Sahara Restaurant is worth a visit for any culinary enthusiast.
Excellent Mediterranean food all fresh and delicious. After all yummy appetizers I ordered combo plate which was chicken, beef,and lamb, all well marinated and grilled to perfection. Must go back. Great atmosphere for affordable date nights, family gatherings, even birthday parties. Service was excellent too.
I've been to Sahara many times and I'm giving it five stars because it's consistent. If there's anything there you have enjoyed once, it'll always be exactly the same in the future. Meals I especially like there are the steak and chicken kabobs, the arayis, baba, cabbage salad, the French fries are some of my favorite, hummus, and the garlic sauce is excellent. The ambiance is fine. It's one big room with a handful of tables and relatively uncomfortable seating. The service is always great: always. Taking everything into consideration, Sahara is a great spot for lunch or dinner.
Still the go-to spot for authentic, delicious Middle Eastern food! The veggies are always fresh and the meats are cooked just perfectly. Anytime my wife and I are craving Middle Eastern Food, we choose Sahara. The cabbage salad and the babaganoush are must-gets. We always get extras on the side! 100% would recommend.
My mom loves this place, and has been going here for years. I was craving Mediterranean and decided to stop by and I'm so happy I did! Excellent food and service, I was so full I could barely walk out of there. You can tell they are very loved by the community and have many frequent customers. As soon as I walked in they were extremely warm and welcoming even tho they were closing within the hour! I will definitely be stopping by again when craving some yummy Mediterranean food.
Excellent and friendly service! Great Mediterranean food that is fresh and tasty. Chicken kabob is moist and well seasoned. Tabbouleh is perfectly balanced, hummus is creamy, and the rice pilaf. fluffy. Restaurant is bright and clean. Small private lot and street parking available.
Sahara Middle Eastern Cuisine sells authentic, well-cooked food. I ordered the Lamb Kebab plate ($20.99, To-Go) at lunch around 1PM. The cubed lamb meat exudes that smoky, charcoal grilled aftertaste. The lamb is thick and tender. Personally, I really enjoyed the fluffy rice and thick, velvety hummus. The accompanying tabouli salad is zesty, bright, and fresh. If you enjoy your protein with that smoky grilled taste, I recommend Sahara Middle Eastern Cuisine. The location offers excellent customer service. The entire staff is extremely friendly!! "Thank you so much!" "Have a good one!" "Bye Bye, thank you." Three different staff members chimed those exact phrases as a customer left. Staff is consistently quick to "welcome" and "wish you farewell." The business was busy and filled with cheerful customers. There's private parking (in rear) and street parking. Around 1PM, it was difficult finding an open spot to park. Overall, Sahara Middle Eastern Cuisine customer service is supreme. In addition, the food is filling and well-cooked. It's a pleasant experience.
Got some lunch with Dave. Nice family run restaurant, a clean well lighted place (pretentious Hemingway quote ). The service was friendly and quick. Food was great, the falafel was excellent and better than a lot of other local places. Great dips, well seasoned. Plenty of street parking. We got the food to go, truly a moveable feast . 5 stars
This was my first time trying this restaurant. I love Middle Eastern food abs this place was top-notch. I ordered the cabbage salad and chicken kabob. The cabbage salad was delicious and the chicken was filled with flavor and tenderness. The service was outstanding. The owners are very nice and cater to you. Cool atmosphere. I will be back to try the lunch specials. Great place to dine if you like. Mediterranean food.
Just enjoyed a superb time here with my Spanish Windows10 classmates and professor from PCC. I think we ordered $500 worth of food from Hummus to Beef entrees and I finally experimented Armenian coffee the first time, well that turned out super delish and drinks....we split the cost after some one paid $100....I was pleasantly surprised most everyone paid cash including myself. Parking was free on the street only a short block down. We had at least 3 tables of a celebratory feast of our course completion night on December/11/24. I'll be back with this same group of classmates and professor again.
Food: Falafel Vegetarian plate (i think LOL): 10/10 The portions are huge and they'll definitely fill you up. You get so much good quality food for such a great price. The falafel and hummus is well seasoned and so flavorful. Service: 10/10 The staff are great and very nice! Ambiance: 6/10 Frankly it's not the most aesthetically pleasing place but that's not the type of restaurant this place is but this shouldn't stop you from coming. I believe this is a family owned place and they make a lot of their stuff in house. I tried their baklava and it was amazing. I've only been here twice but I plan on visiting again! Definitely recommend checking this place out :)