High quality Lebanese style Mediterranean food at an amazing price. We opted for the Mediterranean platter-a sampler of creamy, lemony hummus, smoky baba ganoush, an eggplant salad and some pickled items. Nothing totally remarkable, but reliably deliciously flavored and good portions. One of us got the beef shawarma sandwich and reported it to the best one ever tasted, especially the Lebanese style with pickles and French fries added in! The service on an early Saturday night was a little slow, but the food was hot when it came and worth the wait. Top it off with the baklava, it’s worth the calories, with just the right amount of honey that squishes out of the pastry when you bite down.Vegetarian options: Fava bean appetizer, along with many other veg options, felafel, veg platterDietary restrictions: They were great about nut allergies and there were plenty of options for veg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo, Baklava, Baba Ghanouj
T Childs
Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine that's reasonably priced. The service is fast and friendly. I'd definitely return to this
Went out for lunch with coworkers numerous times. The atmosphere is always great here, servers are super friendly and always welcoming. The food is amazing as well. Definitely recommend if you’re into Mediterranean cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Boyle
Delicious food, the hummus is amazing. Great location 2 blocks from City Hall. The only issue is that prices are a few dollars higher than other nearby places for lunch.Parking: It's Center City, parking is aggravating. Walk, bike or use SEPTA/PATCO/NJ TRANSIT to get there..
Amazing meal. Best meal for byo I have had in a long time. The service was efficient and everything was incredible. The falafels are the best I have ever had and the beef kabob was top notch. Make sure you get the garlic sauce. It is out of this world.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Harvey
The best falafel I have very had. A truly authentic Lebanese experience that I am looking forward to trying again.
The server here is of the most hospitable servers i have ever met. Food is good tooo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mona Charrouf
Went here after the academy of music show for a quick bite and left feeling nostalgic about childhood. Mom and I have been searching for shawarma that reminded us of our favorite place in the UAE... found that taste after 22 years! Please get the shawarma "Lebanese style" and you, too, will understand what I'm saying!! Thank you, Sahara. We will be back more often!
Wow, the food was generous and tasty. The meat tender. The vegetables delicious. Everything prepared perfectly. AND to top it off the baklava was perfect. Can't wait to return. Great hours, open every day.
I got the mixed kabob plate and all kabobs were really juicy, well marinated and delicious. Don’t like the date syrup on the baklava.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kebab
Laurie Martorano
I have been eating here for over 10 years and am always glad I keep coming back. Consistently good food. I don't eat meat anymore but when I did their Shawarma was excellent. Falafel, hummus is always good!! Reservations not needed so it is always a great option when looking for Mediterranean food.
The Lebanese style kafta is very tasty, reasonably priced and fills me up with perfectly charcoaled and seasoned kafta skewers, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, tahini sauce and fries. It's one of my favorite items and I pair it up with hummus with olive oil and fresh pita bread.
sean Yufa
Homey meal. These two dishes were enough for two people. Slightly cold, bring a jacket - especially in the
High quality Lebanese style Mediterranean food at an amazing price. We opted for the Mediterranean platter-a sampler of creamy, lemony hummus, smoky baba ganoush, an eggplant salad and some pickled items. Nothing totally remarkable, but reliably deliciously flavored and good portions. One of us got the beef shawarma sandwich and reported it to the best one ever tasted, especially the Lebanese style with pickles and French fries added in! The service on an early Saturday night was a little slow, but the food was hot when it came and worth the wait. Top it off with the baklava, it’s worth the calories, with just the right amount of honey that squishes out of the pastry when you bite down.Vegetarian options: Fava bean appetizer, along with many other veg options, felafel, veg platterDietary restrictions: They were great about nut allergies and there were plenty of options for veg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo, Baklava, Baba Ghanouj
Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine that's reasonably priced. The service is fast and friendly. I'd definitely return to this
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shish Taouk, Chicken Shawarma, Falafel Hummus
Went out for lunch with coworkers numerous times. The atmosphere is always great here, servers are super friendly and always welcoming. The food is amazing as well. Definitely recommend if you’re into Mediterranean cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, the hummus is amazing. Great location 2 blocks from City Hall. The only issue is that prices are a few dollars higher than other nearby places for lunch.Parking: It's Center City, parking is aggravating. Walk, bike or use SEPTA/PATCO/NJ TRANSIT to get there..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo, Falafel Hummus Feta VG, Baklava, Chicken Shawarma
Amazing meal. Best meal for byo I have had in a long time. The service was efficient and everything was incredible. The falafels are the best I have ever had and the beef kabob was top notch. Make sure you get the garlic sauce. It is out of this world.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best falafel I have very had. A truly authentic Lebanese experience that I am looking forward to trying again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo, Falafel Hummus Feta VG
Best tasting food ever. I had the mixed kabob.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The server here is of the most hospitable servers i have ever met. Food is good tooo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went here after the academy of music show for a quick bite and left feeling nostalgic about childhood. Mom and I have been searching for shawarma that reminded us of our favorite place in the UAE... found that taste after 22 years! Please get the shawarma "Lebanese style" and you, too, will understand what I'm saying!! Thank you, Sahara. We will be back more often!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma, Yogurt Drink
Wow, the food was generous and tasty. The meat tender. The vegetables delicious. Everything prepared perfectly. AND to top it off the baklava was perfect. Can't wait to return. Great hours, open every day.
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I got the mixed kabob plate and all kabobs were really juicy, well marinated and delicious. Don’t like the date syrup on the baklava.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kebab
I have been eating here for over 10 years and am always glad I keep coming back. Consistently good food. I don't eat meat anymore but when I did their Shawarma was excellent. Falafel, hummus is always good!! Reservations not needed so it is always a great option when looking for Mediterranean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo, Falafel Hummus, Baklava, Sahara Fries, Falafel Hummus Feta, Mixed Grilled Vegetables VG
Um, loved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Middle Eastern Combo
The Lebanese style kafta is very tasty, reasonably priced and fills me up with perfectly charcoaled and seasoned kafta skewers, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, tahini sauce and fries. It's one of my favorite items and I pair it up with hummus with olive oil and fresh pita bread.
Homey meal. These two dishes were enough for two people. Slightly cold, bring a jacket - especially in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5