Sahara Restaurant Pasadena Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Sahara Restaurant Pasadena, where the essence of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine comes alive in every dish. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, this family-run jewel offers a diverse menu that appeals to both traditionalists and adventurous eaters alike.
- Skewers & Grills: Delight in the flavor-packed Lula Skewers, a harmonious blend of ground lamb and beef, or savor the succulent Chicken Kabob.
- Appetizers: Start your meal with the hand-rolled Sarma or the smoky Baba Ghanouj, each brimming with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.
- Quality & Service: Diners often rave about the consistently fresh, well-marinated meals, complemented by exceptional service that makes each visit memorable.
- Ambiance: While the setting may be simple, it's filled with warmth and friendliness, creating a welcoming environment for all.
Experience Sahara's vibrant flavors and irresistible dishes—whether you're dining in or taking out, it's a culinary journey worth embarking on.
Appetizers
Rice Pilav
Natural long grain rice.
Shawarma Appetizer
Thinly sliced roasted meat.
Side Garlic
Baba Ghanouj
Fresh eggplant BBQ peeled and mixed with special spices, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and lightly topped with olive oil.
Sarma
6 pieces. Hand rolled grape leaves stuffed with walnut, rice, and spices.
Kufte
6 pieces. Finely stuffed with ground beef, special spices, diced onion then deep fried.
Pita Bread Per Pack
Ikra
Grilled eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, and house spices cooked in tomato sauce.
Tabbouleh
Freshly made, chopped parsley, tomato, green onion, cracked wheat, fresh lemon juice, and oil.
Roasted Veggies, Tomato, And Bell Pepper
Each roasted veggie.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Tzatziki
Thick flavorful yogurt with diced cucumber and fresh garlic.
Arayis Appetizer
Ground lamb and beef grilled in pita bread, mixed with chopped onion and parsley then cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Hummus
Freshly crushed garbanzo beans, mixed with special spices and sesame seed oil, and lightly topped with olive oil.
Feta Cheese Plate
6 pieces French feta cheese, black olive, sliced cucumber, and tomato.
Labne
Thick flavorful yogurt.
Falafel
4 pieces. Fried ball made from beans.
Baklava
2 pieces. Sweet layered pastry with chopped nuts.
Dessert
Skewer a La Carte
Beef Skewer
Lula Skewer
Ground lamb and beef mixed with chopped onions & parsley.
Children Skewer
Lamb Skewer
Boneless Tender Lamb.
Falafel Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce.
Lula Kebab Sandwich
Onion and tomato.
Lamb Sandwich
Onion and tomato.
Shawarma Sandwich
Onion, tomato, and tahini sauce.
Beef Kebab Sandwich
Onion and tomato.
Chicken Kebab Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and garlic sauce.
Sandwiches
Beverages
Perrier
Armenian Coffee
Coffee
Tahn
Yogurt drink. Regular, mint flavor.
Hot Tea
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Coke Zero
The same great taste but with zero calories.
Snapple
Flavors: peach, diet peach, mango, kiwi strawberry.
Bottled Water
Soft Drinks
Comes with your choice of flavor.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Green Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and Italian dressing.
Cabbage Salad
Cabbage, vinegar, olive oil, and spices.
Tahini Salad
Lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese, and olive, topped with olive oil.
Salads
Vegetarian Plates
Vegetarian Combo Plate
Vegetarian. Served with hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, Sarma, cabbage salad, and pita bread.
Falafel Vegetarian Plate
Vegetarian. Made from fresh crushed garbanzo beans and fava beans, mixed with natural spices, then deep fried, served with hummus, tabbouleh, lettuce, tomato, tahini sauce, and pita bread.
Shawarma Lunch Plate
Rotisserie beef Tri-tip. Our special recipe. Lamb kebab. Served with tahini sauce.
Beef Kebab Lunch Plate
Tender beef fillet. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Sahara Combination Lunch Plate
Beef kebab, Lula kebab, chicken kebab. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Chicken Kebab Lunch Plate
Boneless, skinless chicken breast. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal. Served with garlic dip.
Lula Kebab Lunch Plate
Ground lamb and beef mixed with chopped onion and parsley. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Arayis Lunch Plate
Ground lamb and beef grilled in pita bread, mixed with chopped onions and parsley. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Lamb Kebab Lunch Plate
Tender lamb. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Khash - Khash Kebab Lunch Plate
Ground lamb and beef mixed with garlic. Our special recipe. Served with antaki bread. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
Lunch Plates
Dinner Entrées
Sahara Combination Dinner Entree
Lamb Kebab Dinner Entree
Ourfa Kebab Dinner Entree
Chicken Kebab Dinner Entree
Beef Kebab Dinner Entree
Khash – Khash Kebab Dinner Entree
Lula Kebab Dinner Entree
Beef Kebab Sahara's Lite Lunch Plate
Cooked on a skewer.
Shawarma Sahara's Lite Lunch Plate
Thinly sliced roasted meat.
Lula Kebab Sahara's Lite Lunch Plate
Cooked on a skewer.
Lamb Kebab Sahara's Lite Lunch Plate
Cooked on a skewer.
Chicken Kebab Sahara's Lite Lunch Plate
Cooked on a skewer.