Excellent service as well as food ! Authentic Lebanese Food ! I had the Falafel Platter it was huge! Two meals in one ! Plenty of Arabic Bread called Khubbous ! My friend Jose has the meat platter read more

Sahara Restaurant - Falafel Platter! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Best food in Kabob, Tikka and the quails are amazing. Must try and don't forget the Shawarma which is called Gus.

The food at Sahara's is so delicious!! It is one of the best restaurants in Dearborn!! Sammy the owner does an outstanding job on his cooking!! Everything is so fresh and the portions are very generous!! My favorite is the chicken shawarma!! You can dine in or carry out. If you are ever in the Dearborn area, stop in to try his food. You won't be disappointed! read more

Love this place! The portions are insane for the prices. The chicken hummus is our favorite with a side of extra bread.

Really wonderful place, I try to stop by whenever I am in the area. The sandwich/wraps are great size great value. Really great vibes as well, everyone in the restaurant are very warm and friendly. Very much worth stopping by. read more

This is the best deal in Dearborn. Their food is good and very reasonable. The staff is also friendly.

We stopped by on the way to the airport after a week in Michigan. Everything was super fresh and delicious. Highly Recommend!

Clean establishment with tasty Mediterranean food. I enjoyed all the food (kabobs were very tasty). Smoothie was also very refreshing. Pricing was reasonable (for this traveler) and the service was wonderful! read more

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Sam is a great owner and truly cares. So glad to see him serving his 10/10 food again - the hummus with chicken shawarma is a must!

This place is really good. The staff is friendly, helpful and informative. We always order the family meal which they will let you substitute. Oh, the garlic paste is AMAZING as is their fresh bread. So glad they are back open and running again. read more

The service was great, the staff were all very friendly. The food was served in huge amounts, the only thing we didn't like is that the salad and tabbouli was too tart for our taste, too much lemon. read more

The food here is really good. The owner is super nice, he chatted with me while.i waited for my good and even gave me a pop for the road for free. read more

For a random strip mall spot, WOW!!!! This place is legit amazing and not to be missed!!! First, the food. We had be best Hummus if our lives here. It came with fr she and warm and soft and thick pita bread. The "small" (which is a plate full) is only $4. Then we had the chicken sandwich and also the shush kofta sandwich. Both came with a garlic sauce, pickles, hummus and tomatoes. The wraps were pressed warm. The sandwiches were each $4.50. Super good!!! I also had a carrot, celery, spinach and parsley juice which was fresh squeezed and tasted great. It was about 16-20 oz and only cost $4. The prices are very reasonable, the portions are large, the meals are delicious. What's not to like?! Next, the service. Outstanding!!! The staff is attentive and very kind. The waiters made conversation with my infant and tried to entertain him. They came out with extra pita before we even asked. They kept our water glasses constantly filled. Last, the parking. Super easy. There is free parking in their lot right outside. Overall, this place is outstanding and not to be missed. If you are in the Detroit area, go here now. read more

Delicious food, huge portions, reasonable prices, and great service! Will definitely be going back.

Sahara doesn't do any advertising. Thanks to Facebook, Google n Yelp n word of mouth, Sahara has gained a great reputation. Sammy the owner a Master Chef all hands on making sure every order is perfect. So Happy they open everyday during Corona 2020. Place very busy Sunday at dinner time dozens of large orders for take out. Sahara Restaurant is the perfect place for no fuss authentic Mediterranean portion plus dining! Perfect place for families, dates, business lunches. They said thank you several times for coming in and appreciated our business! Well worth the drive knowing you're getting a delicious fantastic meal and super friendly service. We got the Shish Combo 2 Skewers Chicken Kabob, 2 Skewers Shish Kabob, 2 Skewers Kafta, Chicken and Meat Shawarma. Served with Rice or Fries, Soup or Salad, and Hommous. Fed 3 of us with leftovers delicious Love . Favorite Arabic food in Dearborn in business since 1968 owner grew up in parents restaurant, his 2 brother's have other location in St Claire Shores. The Toum is Garlic Sauce very best ever think light fluffy cool whip OMG. Also had a Lebanon/ Armenian Sojuk Sandwich a addiction of mine. Please support local businesses always find hundreds of 5 star reviews on Yelp, Google, Facebook and TripAdvisor also check out the website. read more

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My hubby and I found this place by accident and what a blessing the food was delicious and under priced in my opinion. The amount of food they give you is enormous, enough for dinner too. I highly recommend Sahara in Dearborn to everyone Hadie read more

Sahara is a solid 3.5 stars for me which I am rounding up to 4 stars. Whenever I try a new middle eastern place in Dearborn I compare it to my benchmarks Hamido (for platters) and Tuhama (for shawarma sanwiches). We ordered a shish combo and shawarma platter. I thought both kafta and shish in the combo were a bit hard. I prefer some tenderness in my meats. As for the shawarma meats, while the beef was good I didn't like the thick cuts of chicken shawarma. It almost felt like someone cut up tawook and served it as shawarma meat. Shawarma meat is supposed to be made on a vertical spit giving it a perfect crunch on the outside. Pros: Great friendly service, huge portions and freshly baked pita Cons: No pickled radishes read more

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Excellent food! Owner is beyond hospitable and generous! Wish I lived closer. Fried kibbee was excellent!

We ordered the lunch combo for two, which came with a salad or soup, rice or fries, and hummus. Oh my gosh, it was a feast that could have fed four! Everything was so good, the meat was super flavorful, we got it it with the rice which was very good. The tahini and garlic added extra flavor. Got a giant salad on top of that and a huge container of hummus with a ton of pita bread. What an amazing deal! The owner/employee was so nice, he welcomed us sit down to eat even though we originally ordered it to go. If you are in the area, I highly recommend it. Just be prepared for leftovers! read more

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Excellent all the way around. Sam is a super nice guy and goes out of his way for his customers. We get carry out. It's always the deboned chicken with fries and salad and a small hommus. The fresh hot bread is always on point. They have the good garlic too. read more

This restaurant has been recommended to me by several friends. I finally decided to give it a try. Upon walking into the restaurant I was not greeted, as it appears I walked in several steps ahead of several family members of those working. They proceeded to chat with their family for approximately 5 minutes before I was asked id I'd like to order. When I try a 'new to me' middle eastern type restaurant my 'go-to' order is chicken schwarma wrap. While it had good flavor, it was a bit dry to me, so I was not 'overly' impressed so I'd give it 4/5 stars. The side of garlic sauce was also lacking the potency of a typical garlic sauce, so that would be 3 of 5 stars. Pricing was typical for thr area with yge wrap being just under $5. One of the things that did bother me was I did not see anyone wearing hairnets or gloves in the kitchen, and those ladies I believe to have been family members walked into the the food prep area to give hugs and say hello to those working, with their hair out/down (not covered), so this pushed my overall rating to a 3 out of 5 stars. I always return to a restaurant twice before I decide if I actually like it or not, so I will return to try other menu items on the menu. read more

We went there with our three kids. Generous, delicious portions and the people who work there were so attentive.

We are normally patrons of La Pita- but a carry out for my family of 4 is usually around $85. I was told about Sahara by my neighbor- and we decided to try it tonight. Wow!! Portions were HUGE! The price was much more affordable! The shawarma sandwich was stuffed and the meat was very moist and flavorful. The tawook was grilled to perfection. Hummus was smooth and delish. They even gave my husband a free beverage. $46 to feed my family of 4!!! We will be back! read more

High quality food and you can't beat the price. We ordered this shish combo to go and didn't even make a dent. We will have food for the rest of the week. Great service especially during Covid.. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant. I just love this place. Very generous and welcoming staff (the owner is awesome). We've become regulars & so they have our order memorized and always get it right! Never disappoint. The food is also made in large portions. Very clean and everything is at a GREAT price. I mean GREAT. The lunch specials are also fantastic & they're served all day upon request... can't beat that. Never have to wait for drink refills everyone is super efficient. Food comes out quickly. I highly recommend the charbroiled boneless chicken , comes with choice of salad + 2 sides. All for around 14$. Unbeatable. You're also not sacrificing the quality with that price because they're both ON POINT. If you still are reading my review and haven't headed over to Sahara yet... what are you waiting for??? read more

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The food, service, and cleanliness are receive 5 stars frrom us. Whether I take it home or stay and eat, I have a great experience and delicious food. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in our area. We have had the chicken shawarma sandiwch, the chicken shawarma platter, and the lemon oregano chicken platter. The salads, rice, hummus, and pita are all delicious also! You cannot go wrong! read more

Excellent food every time, very fresh! I've been going here for years and the food is always consistently great. The staff has excellent customer service too. Since Covid I've been ordering delivery from the website and it's usually delivered early and piping hot. They have several combs you can choose from and I always customize to get extra veggies instead of the rice or fries because of dietary restrictions. There has never been an issue accommodating the adjustments. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Deboned chicken and shish kabob cooked on the rare side of medium rare as requested. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

The food and service was amazing. The fresh bread and garlic was incredible. I had the shawarma plate and it could feed 2 people easy! I really enjoyed the lentil soup as well! read more

Phenomenal food and its without question fresh every single time. Michigander born and raised, very diverse and cultured in food/language- this is my favorite place for Mediterranean style cuisine in Michigan & the midwest (38 states down). I always have a desire to go for the chicken shawarma and grape leaves but everything is made with love. They do it all + some American style options. Worth the trip and you won't ever have an unpleasant experience. During Ramadan this is the place to goooo. All year round its a place you can depend on & keep in mind to come back. Cant say enough great things about the staff. You make customers feel like family. read more

Excellent food and great service! The deboned chicken was exceptional. This is a must try.

Salad - 5/5 flavorful, juicy, crisp, everything on point. Baba - 3/5 too bland and they didn't serve it with olive oil. Seems like it was missing lemon and/or salt. You could definitely taste the char from the grill though which is important... which means this had the potential to be PERFECT and it's hard to find perfect Baba. Hummus - 4/5 no olive oil to be found, not enough flavor. Perfect texture though. Bread - 4/5 too doughy. Garlic Sauce/Dip - 1/5 not potent enough, too much filler, too fluffy, not sure if they're using mayo or what but it should only be a blend of garlic, salt and olive oil, I know I can't expect that from an average restaurant because it's costly and tedious, but still, don't treat garlic sauce as if it's a dip, they serve you complimentary garlic sauce with bread...? You'll find that NOWHERE in the Middle-East, but people in Dearborn have grown to treat garlic sauce as a dip because everyone has been doing that for a while now. However, the garlic sauce they make is just not good for you. These restaurants are simply trying to save money by offering a cheap version of garlic sauce. Can't blame them, BUT they should also offer the real deal, the healthier version. I'd pay extra for it! Chicken Shawarma Lunch Plate - 5/5 no complaints there. Generous portions of chicken. French Fries - 3/5 nothing special, exactly the same fries as Holiday Grill across the street, bland with no salt (Hamido's fries are the best). Meat Grape Leaves - 4/5 they were good and large, but nothing to call home about. Portions - 5/5 generous. Service - 5/5 very nice staff. Overall - I will be back for a second visit. read more

What can I say about Sahara that hasn't already been said? Their food is amazing... Everything that I have tried has been perfect. Fresh, well seasoned and very tasty. I usually come for lunch, and once in a great while, get a carryout for dinner. For lunch, you can't go wrong by ordering the Sandwich Combo. It comes with your choice of sandwich, which mine is Chicken Sharwarma, a side and a soft drink. I always get the side of hummous to go with the delicious warm pillow bread that they bring to the table. It goes great with the garlic sauce also!! They have Coke products on tap, as well as some Pepsi products. The Chicken Sharwarma is the best in Dearborn (even better than La Pita). Always fresh, hot and seasoned like the Gods would want it. Simply amazing... The owner is awesome and always talks to the customers like close friends. The service is quick, and although the turnover of the waitresses/waiters happens all the time, the quality of the service & most importantly, food, never declines. The price is always amazing also!!! When ordering the sandwich combo, you can get out the door right around $10 (tip included). Give them a try, I can almost guarantee that you'll be back... read more

Sahara Restaurant - The Sandwich Combo is amazing and so filling!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

The best experience (and owner) in the city! Sam's business is all about the customer and his food is the best middle-eastern in the city! Go visit Sahara! read more

A Dearborn staple! The owner of this establishment not only prepares all the dishes but will personally greet and wait on you. I've ordered everything from single serve sandwiches, dinners to party platters for birthdays. Portions are huge, you'll definitely have more than one meal out of anything ordered. Some of our favorites are the chicken shawarma, kafta, deboned chicken, fattoush salad and fresh made bread. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Fresh made bread, garlic, hummus, rice and meat. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I ordered a carrot, orange and lemon raw juice. Added the lemon on the advice of the waiter, would not recommend the lemon, made it too tart for me. I drank it anyways since I should have gone with my go to. The Fatoosh looks fresh. The dressing is a bit tastesless though. The crushed lentil was just okay, a bit bland to me. Service was good, super attentive staff. read more

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These guys are serious about service and food. Even on a night when they were packed with customers, they didn't slip up. This is my third time at the restaurant. It's very nice to see that the owner is present and engaged. If you end up getting Mo as your waiter, you're in for a treat. He's knowledgeable and attentive. The food was excellent like all of the other times. They don't skimp on portions. I've have leftovers every time. Fresh bread, soup, and garlic sauce always taste great. My chicken kabob was perfectly charred and moist on the inside. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Sandwich combo with falafel. Some of the best falafel and lentil soup I've ever tasted! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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My best meal in Detroit! Fresh vegetable salads were impressive! The server guy is like my bro. He is very kind and wants to feed customers really well read more

An amazing place! I ordered the shawarma combo! It was truly amazing! Would highly recommend to my friends and family!

Amazing food! Highly recommend. The owner is fun, kind, and engaging with his customers. Get the mushroom sauce!

There's no reason give a score lower than 5. This place is so good. We three ordered the sampler plate, and we couldn't finish. If you think I give 5 just because of the portion, then you were wrong. Their pita with garlic spread is very tasty and the rice is well flavored. The crisps in the salad are my favorite (totally changed my experience with salad). And the sampler, omg , everything is good and I was so content after that. The only thing I don't like that much is hummus, it tastes a bit weird to me, but other than that everything else are amazing. Service is very good as well read more

Sahara Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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