About:If you want authentic, cheap Middle-Eastern food with big restaurant flair, Sahara of Tempe is the place for you. From Chicken Shwarma to Fatoosh, this Mid-Eastern eatery is a must stop for downtown Tempe travelers. Modest decor, small tables and homemade desserts make this a perfect place for the more...If you want authentic, cheap Middle-Eastern food with big restaurant flair, Sahara of Tempe is the place for you. From Chicken Shwarma to Fatoosh, this Mid-Eastern eatery is a must stop for downtown Tempe travelers. Modest decor, small tables and homemade desserts make this a perfect place for the business lunch or a wind-down dinner. The Middle-Eastern cuisine features Chicken Sharma, Fatoosh, Rice Pudding, Chicken Kabob and Falafel. Hot and cold drinks, but no alcohol served any time of day. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
We'd been loyal fans of Sahara Restaurant and were disappointed when they closed, but thrilled to find them at their new location:
1804 E. Southern Ave (& McClintock intersection)
Tempe, AZ 85282 480-966-1971
It's the same awesome food and very reasonable prices. The ambiance is really nice in their new location - nice paint scheme and decor. A noticeable improvement - but I would have eaten anywhere to enjoy their quality food again!
The lentil soup is awesome! I used to always get their salad with the really good tangy yogurt dressing, but one day we tried the lentil soup and it's a staple for us now.
My husband likes the Shwarma and curry dishes, but I'm a Chicken Tikka fan! Their hummus is really good as well. :)
I've noticed some folks coming in for take-out, so that's an option if you're passing through in a hurry.
I hope you give it a try - let me know what you think! :)
The new location is: Sahara Restaurant 1804 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1 Tempe, AZ 85282 Corner of Mclintoc+Southern. Near the SS Freeway
Best Middle Eastern Cuisine I've tasted, good prices, very authentic.
I come all the way from Wisconsin to enjoy it.
480-966-1971
Lovely place, people & FOOD:) Try the ChickenFeta & mmmmm....the LambKuzi! Sahara closed 1 year ago on mill/Uni. NOW they have a NEW location: Sahara Restaurant
1804 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
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