The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with high-quality ingredients. Their hummus is creamy and…read morerich, the falafel is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the grilled meats are tender and well-seasoned. The portions are generous, making it a great spot for sharing plates with friends or family. The service is friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Whether you're craving a quick lunch or a full Mediterranean feast, Sahara is a must-visit. Highly recommend the chicken adana kabobs and the baklava for dessert!

Heard about this place and decided to try it on a whim . Finding a restaurant in New Brunswick area…read morewith parking is a big deal. But what's beyond that is the core of the visit . Walked in to a nice coffe bar area which did not seem functional .it well decorated with some antique accents keys if different shapes n sizes We were seated and a waiter took our order immediately. The place was a bit busy for a weekday. Complementary wam pita bread n ezme , sun dried tomatoes n spicy jalapeños were not bad . A paper form being warm there was nothing more to it. Got the mixed grill for two which was served with a side of soup and salad . Both sides were delicious. The grilled chicken kebabs and chops were passable though not juicy . All Lamb kebab choices were tough and chewy . This is a mediocre spot as I age v had better Kebabs in the same area . Not my kind of food.

I have had mamoun's before at the manhattan location and just had the falafel sandwich there, which…read morewas nice. But today I tried the New Brunswick NJ location and tried a new item, the Manhattan sandwich. It was delicious. It just hit the spot. This will be my go to from now on.

Sad to say Mamoun's of Greenwich Village this location is absolutely not. While the soup is always…read moregood, this is the second time I spent top dollar on a meal that ended up being sub par for this brand. Sandwich which is the star of my meal was smaller than the palm of my hand, ordered it with baba, there was less than a teaspoon at best, lamb was dry, no vegetables hardly at all. Sandwich was falling apart by the second bite because the pita was thinner than a fingernails thickness. Soup was great as always, the pistachio baklava was superb. The he prices aren't bad but if you factor in that they're not training their cooks to assemble their signature sandwiches and platters to the standard of Mamoun's, it's a waste of money and time ordering here. When I first got the order delivered I called, no manager, said call back, next day, couldn't reach the manager, third day later, no manager and a young woman in her teens clearly not interested in my comments and getting exasperated with me on the phone, she composed herself, but honestly, my comments are spot on. I told her to tell the manager to look at the reviews on Yelp and Google, wasn't looking for a free meal to make up for the really amateur sandwich only a college student in their dorm would be proud of assembling, I simply like the fact that Mamoun's is near my house and management it clearly failing. I left my name and number, have ZERO FAITH I will be contacted back, they don't seem to care. Update: 7 days later, no manager called. These guys just do not care, way to treat a good and EX customer. #fail

The best place in town to relax and enjoy the finest hookah. The atmosphere is welcoming, the…read moreservice is excellent, and it's the perfect spot to unwind with friends. Highly recommended!

Great Place Clean and neat…read more perfect spot if you work off your laptop Or if you want to have a good time with friends or family Highly recommended

I was in the mood for Lamb and they cooked it really well here. Very juicy and it went well with…read morethe yogurt, rice, and tomato. I picked the spicy hummus which went well with it, but there were other options that sounded good too. Neat aesthetic / music inside too. The owner was friendly & prompt service.

Walked in with no expectations to a rather eclectic ambience with artifacts on all the walls and…read morearound the small space in the restaurant. I was a bit doubtful about what to expect from the place . Susan was managing the front of the house and welcomed us with a smile . Handed us the menu and told us we had to order at the counter . We had planned on a takeout but decided done in as it was not very crowded. We ordered a Falafel sandwich , Stuffed grape leaves and were very pleased with how good both were . The grape leaves with the rice was well seasoned and delightful . The sandwich was warm on a soft toasted pita which had good amount of tahina sauce , mixed greens tomatoes and falafels made from fava beans , which tasted quite different from the typical chickpea falafel . Given the food was on a high note we had to try their desserts . We picked up 2 different Baklavas to go . Pistachio and Walnut tahina . My O My , it was a juicy, lip smacking sweet treat . Not to be missed ! The owner is Egyptian and so are most of the cooks, which goes to show the quality and authenticity of the food . Have to go back to try the other authentic items in the menu like Ful Mudqmmas @ Koshary .

Let's get the elephant out of the room first…read more Ambience: Non-existent. Interior looks bare. It has a few seating. This is not a spot for a romantic date. We got takeout and were very satisfied. Food: I've had Egyptian before in NYC and I liked this much more. Here's what we ordered: Dolmas (stuffed grapeleaves). They were served hot. Never had them hot and I was surprised by how much I liked them. The stuffing was soft inside with a hint of sourness. Completely different from the typical cold pickled versions we had. I usually have 2-3 pieces but this time we ate the whole pound of it. Stuffed Cornish hen. This order takes a while, so order ahead. At first, we were not impressed by the meat. Not bad, very moist and meat fell off the bone. But, then we ate it with the stuffed rice. Rich umami. All the flavor went into the rice. Very rich flavor and together it was delicious. I would add hot sauce to the mix. Chicken kabob. All breast meat. Decent portion. It was not dry and very well spiced. My in-laws loved it. I'm not a fan of white meat but recognize that it was done well. Stuffed eggplant. Indian eggplant. Also hot version. Firm exterior, soft interior. Cuts through really well to share. Definitely like it more than the cold appetizer i've had elsewhere. More on the milder side so other dishes tasted better. Biftek (fried breaded thin steak). Fried very well. Didn't get soggy in the container so the kitchen knew to let it cool and stay crispy. Nothing bad but also not special. Many different cuisine does the same thing. Needs a dip. I would order it again and I imagine kids with a tunnel vision palate would like it too because it's like chicken nugget and french fries to them. Meat shawarma. This was disappointing. It's not bad but boring compared to all the other dishes. It's pretty much meat over rice but since I come from the city, it doesn't stack up against the lamb/chicken over rice from halal carts. It was a little dry and came with tahini (hummus based). Pretty sure this version is more authentic but I'm biased to the lamb over rice covered in white sauce. If you never had Egyptian before, it's in between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern because it is both but at the same time different enough to be its own category. There's a Greek restaurant in the same plaza and I would say the fare is completely different although their dishes overlap in the menu. They are not comparable. Verdict: We ordered more food the very next day. Until we try other restaurants in the area, this is currently my favorite Egyptian restaurant.

Authentic Egyptian food! Tastes like you are eating food in Egypt. Tried the Koshari, Hawashi,…read moreKofta, falafel. All Delicious!!

This is one of my go-to spots in Manville, especially if I'm very hungry and entertaining guests…read morefrom out of town. It really is a unique dining experience. I highly recommend getting one of their hummus appetizers, whether it be the standard hummus or the house hummus, which has a little bit of a spicy kick to it. They serve it with a side of pita bread, and they keep it coming as long as you keep asking. I'm very much a fan of the pyramid chicken, especially if you are into the flavors of honey mustard and a touch of mushroom in a cream sauce. A very unique dish that I haven't found anywhere else. Of course, you can't go wrong with ordering a chicken shawarma and asking for extra sauce on the side. It's good enough to serve two, but usually I always order one and take home the rest.

my dinner from sahara was absolutely delicious. i was very pleasantly surprised by this spot when i…read moreordered through a delivery app. what really stood out to me were the incredible flavors. i ordered the chicken platter, which came with soup or salad, pita bread, and rice, and the portion was very solid & def enough for two people. i also added the red pepper platter on the side, and it complemented the meal really well. even though i wasn't able to visit the location in person, i called to ask for tahini and hot sauce on the side since it wasn't an option on the app, and they were able to accommodate me with no extra charge. honestly, sahara deserves five stars just for the taste of the food alone. every piece of chicken had a slightly different, well-seasoned profile, and it all tasted very fresh, tender, and moist. the kebab especially stood out with a perfect amount of aromatic flavor.

Chill during early hours but gets louder during late hours. The hookah and the service is pretty…read moregood. Door opening in the front makes it sooooo cold lol. But there are two different rooms. Try to get a seat in the other room. I tried the pina colada in a grapefruit head (I wanted to try it with the pineapple head) it was delicious. The kitchen isn't usually open early. But when it is they have a nice menu. The lamb skewer is good too. I making this a regular place to do work and study

Been coming here for years now for hookah as I was not aware of other lounges in the area, but my…read morelast experience topped the cake with bad service. CONS: 1. Mediocre, dirty atmosphere. Stained/ripped couches. Could use a redesign for lounge appeal. 2. Service is nice but extremely slow and inattentive. Last visit this month... had to wait 30 mins to get seated, took 30 mins to even get menus (another table called someone over to get us one), and once we ordered we did not receive our hookah for another 30 mins after me having to specifically ask a worker why it was taking so long. The place had cleared out by that point. 3. They used to play club music which gave it a fun nightlife vibe, but in recent times they play it extremely low where it is barely heard. Smoking hookah in silence pretty much. PRO: 4. The food. Menu I have to say is large, fairly priced, and the middle eastern cuisine is actually quite tasty/authentic -- i.e. falafel, lamb, hummus, etc. 5. Interesting variety of hookah. You could try this spot out; it's ok and gets the job done. However, I'm sure there are way cooler places to spend a night.

Such an amazing find! I stopped here after work and this family owned, halal spot was incredible…read more The inside is decorated so beautifully, with a warm and modern feel and the staff was so sweet! I ordered two Chicken Shawarma wraps with tahini sauce and a piece of baklava. The chicken was so flavorful and the tahini enhanced the wrap! The baklava was SOO good and they even gave me extra piece (': Such an amazing experience overall and I need to go back asap!

I've had significantly better Mediterranean and it cost less. Will not be visiting this restaurant.read more

I've been here before, but this visit was a pleasant surprise, the menu has switched from Greek to…read moreEgyptian, (I think the owner changed, not sure) and it's a great change. The food is genuinely impressive and lives up to it. Everything exceeded my expectations. The hummus was delicious, the drinks were incredibly fresh and refreshing, and the feteer was a standout! The chicken shawarma was amazing as well. The menu is large and varied, and the staff were warm, kind, and welcoming. Great for both dine in and takeout. The space is small but cozy with plenty of seating, and the atmosphere is inviting. The only downside is limited parking, but don't let that stop you, highly recommend and will definitely be back.​​There is parking around the neighborhood so it's definitely not impossible, please give it a go!

An authentic Egyptian restaurant featuring kofta, molokhia, pasta bechamel, hawawshi and other…read moreclassics. No frills little place with warm, inviting owner and excellent service. Some tables for large groups and a few booths for dining in. Prices are very fair and portions are large. Ask for mint tea with your dessert.

Great place for get together. I was recommended by a college friend. Quality clean hookah. Great…read moreservice. Specially the big guy. Ron. Aswell Ernie. The milkshake was awesome. Overall great environment and great service.

The service was not the best nor was we the hookah. It was unfortunate to express a concern and not…read morebe met with attention .. I would never come back