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    Sahara Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.3 (82 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ahmed A.

    Great food in a casual spot! I happened to be in the area after doing a stop by Whole Foods nearby and decided to try it out, and was pleasantly satisfied. I ordered the mixed grill plate which came with plenty of meats- they were not stingy with it one bit!! The kofta was ok, and the meat kabob could've used a tad more seasoning, but the chicken was phenomenal! If I were to come again I would focus on the shish tawouk (chicken kabob) and maybe try out the shawarma that was on the menu. Good stop in the area for Arabic food!

    Beef Shawarma Wrap
    Edenielle A.

    Food: I ordered the beef wrap I didn't think it was going to be huge but when I got the order it was big. I think the wrap could have used more sauce but lucky enough they gave me hot sauce with it. Service: the service was quick and easy Ambiance: casual restaurant

    Anna J.

    Classic mediterranean/gyro spot!! We had tried going to the Korean BBQ spot nearby but they wouldn't sit us so we had to find a last minute alternate and Sahara was right by! It's fast casual which is great and the staff was super nice to us. We got some greek fries to share and then I got a lamb wrap. The greek fries were delicious and had tons of toppings. Big hit for everyone at our table! The lamb wrap was good and flavorful and I loved the toasted tortilla. Overall a delicious meal and priced well!

    Lamb shank plate.
    Chris E.

    Best prices given the quality and portion sizes, even the kids menu. Outstanding service. Need to call ahead or come in earlier on the weekends for the Mansaf. Don't let the strip mall location and proximity to Whole Foods fool you - this place is the real deal.

    Mixed Grill Plate ($24.99)
    Courtney L.

    Wow! Sahara has been in Redmond for at least several years now, and I can't believe I've just tried it for the first time. It is a gem! The restaurant is primarily a quick eats spot as most people opt for takeout, but there are also a few tables inside for dining in. Two of us each put in our order for the MIXED GRILL PLATE ($24.99) which includes chicken, lamb and a kofta (ground beef) kabab as the main items. It also came with salad, rice, pita, hummus and two cups of their sauces. Keep in mind that this dish will take some time to prepare since all the meats are grilled fresh. We could see straight into the kitchen where the cooks literally skewered the raw meats and kept rotating them over the grill. That said, your patience will certainly pay off! All of the meats were delicious and lean. The white meat chicken was still juicy and liberally seasoned with warm spices. I also enjoyed the kofta kabab which was flavored with parsley and onion, among other seasonings. The lamb was pretty tender as well and not too gamey. For added oomph, try each meat with both of the sauces. The thicker white sauce tasted like a combination of yogurt, garlic, various spices and had a little acidity... it was SO good! The tahini sauce had a nutty flavor, as expected, and was surprisingly slightly bitter. I didn't love this one as much, but that just comes down to personal preference. As for the sides, the hummus tasted so natural and fresh, pairing nicely with the toasted pita bread. The side salad was tossed in a light vinaigrette and included crisp greens, red onion, tomato and cucumber. This meal was super filling and I had a small serving leftover for lunch the next day. While the $25 cost is a bit steep for one plate, I considered it to be worth the value for the amount and quality of food I received.

    Lamb & Beef Gyro Sandwich
    Anjela L.

    There's not much to review about the vibe of the place, usually if you go for gyros you go for the food not the atmosphere. The food was delicious, their gyro plate and gyro sandwich was well seasoned. One bummer is that they don't have a pure lamb option, only mixed with beef. The Greek fries are wavy fries which I'm not a fan of, I like the OG Greek fries that are straight and crunchy with garlic (yum yum). But overall it was a good place and I'd go again, it wasn't my favorite but it's definitely better than some of the others out there.

    Lamb Shawarma Wrap ($12.99)
    Wendi K.

    4.5 Stars Casual Mediterranean spot located in a plaza. I got the Lamb Shawarma Wrap ($12.99) - the portions were awesome (it could have basically been two wraps) and it was stuffed full of protein. It also had peppers and tomatoes and such in it. Super tasty. The white and hot sauces we asked for on the side were the cherry on top. Cons: my friend noted it was very greasy and wasn't a very "authentic" shawarma wrap (too minced). I loved it though. Order at the counter and sit down.

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    Lilian X.

    This place is incredible, highly recommend you go! The Baba Ganoush is garlicky, give it a good mix and spread it generously on the warm pita bread they give you. Really good portion size! The Lamb Shawarma Wrap is soo delicious, I couldn't stop smiling while eating it, in which the owner saw me. The size is big enough that I had leftover the next day, and yes, it made me smile again when I ate it. I love fast food Mediterranean places like this that are SO Delicious yet causal.

    Lamb & Beef Gyro Plate
    Julia W.

    Was craving Mediterranean last night and wanted to switch it up (I frequent Garlic Crush!) so we came by Sahara. The space is very clean and has a fast food vibe, which is fine and expected. The food was made fresh in the open kitchen and in a good about of time, and the portions are huge! I have yet to find another place that gives so much bread alongside the rice in a gyro plate like this. The shawarma wrap was really greasy on the bottom, but most of it pooled at the bottom of the tray so it stayed out of the way. Tasty sauces and generous! Service was friendly and we had a great quick bite for dinner. Had enough leftovers to bring the next day for lunch! Will definitely be returning when I get another craving :)

    Mansaf

    Very delicious food. I tried Mansaf and it was Wow. Staff are very friendly and very welcoming.

    Chicken plate
    Mike M.

    SO DELICIOUS! I wish I could give this place 10 stars. The food is so flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Always made fresh for you. This is not a fast food joint, this is freshly prepared high quality food. I've had many things from the menu and it has all been great. Affordable and highly recommended. Friendly staff and easy to eat in or take out. Don't forget to try their baklava, this is a must...soooooooo good!

    Hummus and pita
    Zack R.

    I'd love to give this place 5 stars, it's our favorite fast Greek in the area. It is just a little more sparse on seating and decoration (water machine awkwardly center aisle, some holes in the wall). Still, the staff have always been nice and prompt and helpful and the food is good. I'm going 4 stars for the environment and wishing just a bit more from the falafel which is hot and flavorful but can be dry inside. That said, note how I have no pictures of my falafel on pita because I dug right in and was half way done before I remembered! The gyro fries are great with this buttery garlic sauce throughout that we don't see at other locations, and the fries nicely crisp under the sauce. Even the hummus is a step above in taste and presentation with a good portion, healthy olive oil topper, and nice spices. Sorry, I'm reserving my Greek five star for a place with the perfect falafel that is both crisp and hot but retains some of that inner moisture while staying crumbly. I know I'm asking a lot but I've had it before and it is so worth it!

    Lamb & beef gyro
    Theresa A.

    Best gyros I've ever had and the Greek fries were the best too. The food portion was night to actually share for two people bit me and my daughter ordered our own - so good.

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    Pretty expensive for the portion size. The chicken shawarma was just ok. The chicken should have been softer and juicier.

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    Great service and gave us fries which was awesome she was great to us and nice even though hectic

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    Tanoor Bellevue - Shawarma sandwich!

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    4.3(94 reviews)
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    Great food and service! Fresh bread is a must! We grabbed lunch here in a Sunday afternoon and it…read morewas pretty quiet. We ordered the shared platter meals to share between 3 people and it was plenty of food for sure! We got the hummus, baba ghannouj, and cheese fatayer to start. While the bowls were very good, especially with the fresh bread, the cheese in the pies were absolutely delightful! 10/10 for those alone! All the meats in the platter were very good as well, and the rice in the center was very plentiful. Great food that I would gladly be back for again! And the cheese fatayer of course!

    The meats are quite good. The 5-6 person kabob platter had several appetizers and several meats…read more The price per person to get everyone full is not crazy, something in the neighborhood of like $30-$35. The main knock against them came at the end of the meal when I asked for an order of falafel to take home. I checked in on the order about 10-15 minutes later and the guy said he would check on it. Another 10-15 minutes later I asked again (people are getting antsy to leave now), I was told that the order never got put in. Under normal circumstances I would have just cut bait at that point but I didn't think I would survive the wrath of my wife who only had been left at home with a grumpy breastfeeding newborn on the one condition that I bring her falafel. So now finally about 30-40 minutes after people had taken their last bite of food, my falafel arrived, for which I was charged full price plus 20% mandatory gratuity because I arrived with a group, regardless of the fact this was a takeout order.

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    Space separate from the kitchen which looks like to could accommodate larger groups

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    Falafel, batata harra, and spicy hummus!

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