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Sahara Cafe and Restaurant
143 Highland St
Worcester, MA 01609
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Main Menu
Sahara's Specialties
Camel Ride
$9.00
Bacardi Rum, Vodka, Cherry Brandi, Apricot Brandy, and Pineapple Juice
Sahara's Scorpion
$8.00
Bacardi Rum, Brandy, Amaretto, Orange Juice, and Lemon Juice
Pink Pearl
$10.00
Grey Goose Vodka, Cherry Brandy, Lime Juice, and Pink Grapefruit Juice
Sahara's Mudslide
$10.00
Kahlua Bailey's Irish Cream and Vanilla Vodka
Velvet Kiss
$8.00
Gin, Créme de Banana, Cream, Grenadine, and Pineapple Juice
Perfect Margarita
$10.00
Patron, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
Frozen Drinks
Original Margarita
$7.00
Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec, and Lime
Grand 1800 Margarita
$8.00
Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec, and Lime
Strawberry Margarita
$7.00
Cuervo Gold and Triple Sec
Melon Margarita
$8.00
Cuervo Gold, Midori, and Triple Sec
Piña Colada
$7.00
Bacardi Rum, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple Juice
Original Daiquiri
$8.00
Bacardi Rum with Sour Mix and Lime Juice
Strawberry Daiquiri
$7.00
Bacardi Rum with Sour Mix and Strawberries
Melon Daiquiri
$8.00
Bacardi Rum and Midori with a splash of Sour Mix
Virgin Daiquiri's
$6.00
All of our frozen drinks are available without alcohol
Domestic Beer (Bottled)
Samuel Adams
$4.00Budweiser
$3.00Coors Light
$3.00Miller Light
$3.00Rolling Rock
$4.00Mike's Hard Lemonade
$5.00Imported Beer (Bottled)
Almaza Lebanese Beer
$5.00Heineken
$4.00Bass Ale
$4.00Amstel Light
$4.00Corona Extra
$4.00Draught Beer
Guinness
$6.00Wachusett Country Ale
$5.00Wachusett Seasonal
$5.00Wachusett Blueberry Ale
$5.00House Wines by the Glass
Merlot
$7.00Cabernet Sauvignon
$7.00Red Zinfandel
$7.00Chardonnay
$7.00Pinot Grigio
$7.00Sauvignon Blanc
$7.00White Zinfandel
$7.00Lebanese Wines
Clos St. Thomas Chateau 2002 (Gold Medalist, Challenge du Vin, France)
Bold deep red, soaked fruits, round tannins, and a long bouquet
- Bottle $58.00
Clos St. Thomas Les Emirs (Gold Medalist, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles)
Noble deep red, very well structured, supple melted tannins with a lingering finish
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Clos St. Thomas Les Gourmet Rouge (Silver Medalist, Vinalies Internationales, Paris)
Vibrant cherry color, a strong character, and fruity flavor with hints of licorice
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Chateau Ksara Red
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot. Aged 18 months in oak casks with a charming ruby color
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Clos St. Thomas Les Gourmet Blanc (Silver Medalist, Vinalies Internationales, Paris)
Golden color, fresh, flowery and clean
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Chateau Ksara Blanc de l'Observatoire
This light and fruity wine is produced from Sauvignon, Muscat and Clairette, which are separately vatted. Its dedicated Muscat touch is excellent with vegetables, Lebanese mezza and seafood
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Red Wines
BV Coastal Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Very rich cherry and spice flavors with each taste as well as a hint of oak from French barrel aging. Great with virtually everything.
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Castle Rock Merlot, California
Dense and deep in color, the flavor plunges you into black fruit and cocoa nuances. An elongated finish offers soft and smooth edges
- Bottle $30.00
BV Coastal Merlot, California
This wonderful Merlot tastes of ripe berries, and its 20% Cabernet blend gives it backbone and complexity.
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Sterling Vineyards Merlot, California
Medium-bodied with ripe blackberry fruit. Earthy, currant flavors and smoky oak notes.
- Bottle $29.00
Geyser Peak Merlot, California
89% Merlot, 6% Shiraz, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented on the skins for only 5 days to avoid pickup of excess tannin. After completion of fermentation off skins, the wines were racked to barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were added to the blend to fill out the palate and enhance the bouqet.
- Bottle $30.00
Niebaum-Coppola Merlot, Napa, California
Very deep ruby. Medium-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted. Mildly tannic. Licorice, black fruits, sweet herbs. Flavorful and extremely well integrated with a real sense of depth to the palate. Soft acidity enlivens the length finish
- Bottle $32.00
Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, California
A medium-bodied elegant and polished wine, Castle Rock has developed the complexity of this wine with flavors of plum and spice with just a hint of light oak to form a long harmonious finish.
- Bottle $30.00
BV Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Soft texture with a rich mouthfeel, this wine possesses classic Napa Cabernet flavor of cassis with the right touch of oak.
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Sterling Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Deep purple-ruby color. Dense, jammy blackberry, black cherry, and cassis aromas are complemented by roasted hazelnut and almond notes.
- Bottle $29.00
Niebaum-Coppola, Claret, Napa, California
The aromas are classic Napa Valley Cabernet: briary fruits and cherries. Added scents of plums and allspice come from the addition of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. On the palate, the wine is silky and elegant with expansive flavors of ripe red and blue fruits within a framework of French and oak and supple tannins.
- Bottle $35.00
Geyser Peak Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
Individual, high quality batches of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley are selected for this wine. It is a big, rich, complex wine that has not been fined or filtered. The nose displays herbaceous berry fruit characters with some smokiness evident from barrel fermentation in American oak.
- Bottle $30.00
Jacobs Creek Shiraz, Australia
The palate has a swarm and generous mouthfeel, displaying blackberry and spice.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Ravenswood Red Zinfandel, California
Soft, round, spicy, and jammy with voluptuous overtones of plums and blueberries, this wine lives large and irresistible.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $25.00
Clos du Bois Red Zinfandel, California
Full-bodied, brimming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors, followed by a long, peppery finish. Full, ripe, well-balanced style with spicy plum and cherry-like aromas and flavors.
- Bottle $26.00
Niebaum-Coppola Red Label Zinfandel, Napa, California
The Francis Coppola Diamond Series Zinfandel is made to be as gregarious and opulent as one would expect from this variety. The goal is to produce wines that have concentrated varietal character with wonderful flavor and texture.
- Bottle $32.00
Ruffino Chianti, Italia
Ruby red grapes give it strength and an aroma of spices and berries, having a fine, elegant, round, and velvety texture.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $24.00
San Telmo Esencia Malbec, Argentina
Inky red, intense wine. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $24.00
White Wines
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc, California
A vibrant style showing distinct varietal character. The nose displays classic gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon rind, and grassy characters. A beautifully balanced palate finished with clean, crisp acidity and a lingering aftertaste.
- Bottle $30.00
Torresella Pinot Grigio, Italy
Aromas of exotic fruit with honeyed notes and melon flavors. Intense and fruity, well-balanced.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Kris Pinot Grigio, Italy
Pale yellow in color with greenish reflections. The nose recalls acacia flowers and the delicate scent of almonds. Clean and refreshing on the palate.
- Bottle $25.00
BV Coastal Chardonnay, Napa
Wine drinkers love its classic flavors of tropical fruit and a toasty oak complexity, as well as its soft texture and long finish. Terrific with all types of seafood, pasta, and cream sauces.
- Bottle $30.00
Castle Rock Chardonnay, Central Coast
A barrel fermented Chardonnay offering a rich, ripe and fruity elegance. This has been a Sahara favorite over the years. With its subtle oak undertones to its long balanced finish.
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Geyser Peak Chardonnay, Sonoma
Intense melony fruit characters with rich, smoky vanillin oak with a hint of butteriness.
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Niebaum Coppola Chardonnay, Napa
Elegant and opulent as one would expect from this variety. The goal is to produce wines that have concentrated varietal characters with wonderful flavor and texture.
- Bottle $32.00
Snap Dragon Riesling, California
Riesling wines are often consumed when young, with a crisp taste due to high acidity.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $24.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Orange Juice
$3.00Cranberry Juice
$3.00Grapefruit Juice
$3.00Lemonade
$3.00Soft Drinks
$2.00Sparkling Water
$3.00Spring Water
$2.00Milk or Low-Fat Milk
$2.00House Blend or Decaffeinated Coffee
$3.00Arabic Coffee
$4.00Espresso
$4.00Cappuccino
$5.00Pot of Tea
- For one $3.00
- For two $5.00
Hot Chocolate with steamed milk
$5.00Iced Coffee or Iced Tea
$2.00Appetizers
All Appetizers are served with fresh pita bread.
Mezza
$33.00
The Mezza is the traditional East Mediterranean way of eating out and consists of many dishes selected by our chefs. Great for sampling. Includes mixed pickles, Baba Ghannouj, Hummos, Kibbi, Sambousik, Falafel, Grape Leaves, Tabbouleh, and Labneh. No substitutions please.
Cold Appetizers
Hummos
$7.00
Puree of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, & garlic topped with olive oil.
vegetarian
Baba Ghannouj
$8.00
Puree of eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, & garlic topped with olive oil.
vegetarian
Tabbouleh
$8.00
Exotic salad of freshly chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, lemon juice, mint, spices, and olive oil.
vegetarian
Falafel
$9.00
A blend of ground chickpeas, parsley, onion, & mint, spiced and shaped into small patties and deep fried in vegetable oil.
vegetarian
Mixed Pickles
$5.00
Our homemade accompaniments for the main course.
vegetarian
Labneh
$6.00
Our homemade yogurt cheese spread.
vegetarian
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$7.00
A blend of rice, minced onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices rolled in grapevine leaves.
vegetarian
Hot Appetizers
Hummos B'lahem
$9.00
Hummos dip topped with a sautéed mixture of ground beef, onions and pine nuts, seasoned with our own spices.
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
$8.00
A blend of rice, ground beef, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and spices rolled in cooked cabbage leaves.
Foul Mudamas
$7.00
A nourishing dish of fava beans, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil topped with freshly chopped parsley.
vegetarian
Hummos with Foul Mudamas
$11.00
Hummos dip topped with Foul Mudamas.
vegetarian
Sambousik
$8.00
A deep fried savory pastry with stuffing of sautéed ground beef, onion, spices and pine nuts.
Kibbi Kebob
$9.00
A mixture of ground beef, minced onion, cracked wheat and spices, stuffed with a sautéed mixture of ground beef, onion, spices, and pine nuts.
Kafta in Pita
$8.00
A blend of ground beef, minced onion, parsley, and our own blend of spices spread in pita pockets and grilled to perfection.
Shrimp Sauté
$9.00
Shrimp delicately sautéed in butter and garlic with a splash lemon and wine.
Soups
Soup du Jour
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $6.00
Lentil and Spinach Soup
vegetarian
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $6.00
Cucumber Yogurt (cold/seasonal)
vegetarian
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $6.00
Salads
Served with fresh pita bread
Garden Salad
$7.00
vegetarian
Greek Salad
$9.00
vegetarian
Tabbouleh with Lettuce
$9.00
vegetarian
Tabbouleh with Feta Cheese
$10.00
vegetarian
Eggplant Salad
$9.00
Baked eggplant chopped and mixed with onion, tomato, green pepper, parsley, and topped with olive oil
vegetarian
Fatoush
$8.00
An aromatic green salad seasoned with special Mediterranean spices topped with crisp toasted pita bread and our house dressing
vegetarian
Fatoush with Feta Cheese
$9.00Fatoush with Grilled Chicken Breast
$10.00Add to Any of the Salads
Your Choice to Any of the Salads:
Grilled Chicken
$4.00Grilled Beef
$5.00Grilled Lamb
$6.00Grilled Shrimp
- (each) $1.00
Scoop of Chicken Curry Salad with Raisins
$4.00Scoop of Chicken Salad
$4.00Scoop of Tuna, Lemon Zest, & Dill
$4.00Sandwiches
Served daily until 5:00 PM. Sandwiches are rolled in pita with lettuce & tomato, some also with tahini sauce & pickles and served with toasted garlic pita chips. Sandwiches are available after 5:00 PM with a house salad or cup of soup for an additional $5
Falafel
$7.00
vegetarian
Tabbouleh
$7.00
vegetarian
Hummos
$5.00Stuffed Grape Leaves
$6.00
vegetarian
Baba Ghannouj
$6.00
vegetarian
Kafta Kebab
$6.00Beef Kebab
$7.00Lamb Kebab
$8.00Chicken Kebab
$7.00Sahara's Special Chicken Kebab
$9.00
w/ hummos, tabbouleh, & hot sauce
Kibbi
$6.00Beef Shawarma
$7.00Chicken Shawarma
$7.00Tuna Salad
$7.00
with lemon zest and dill (Albacore tuna)
Chicken Salad (white meat)
$6.00Chicken Curry Salad with raisins (white meat)
$7.00Cheese
$5.00
American or Feta
vegetarian
Sahara Specialties
Served with salad and fresh pita bread.
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Platter
$16.00
A blend of rice, ground beef, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and spices rolled in cabbage leaves. Served with yogurt, rice pilaf, and mixed vegetables.
Samke Harrah
$19.00
Baked fillet of fish with a special spiced tahini sauce and garnished with sautéed pine nuts. Served with rice pilaf.
Port Said (Chicken)
$18.00
Chicken tenders sautéed in butter with lemon, mushrooms, and a hint of garlic. Served on a bed of rice pilaf.
Port Said (Lamb)
$20.00Port Said (Shrimp)
$22.00Mughrebeeye
$19.00
A delightful aromatic dish that never fails to please the most finicky guests. Sautéed boneless chicken braised in a delicate nutmeg flavored broth. Served with pasta 'pearls'.
Beef Shawarma
$17.00
Shaved steak fillet marinated in a unique blend of spices. Served with your choice of rice pilaf or French fries and mixed vegetables and tahini sauce.
Chicken Shawarma
$17.00
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in a special blend of Lebanese spices, served over rice pilaf or French fries with mixed vegetables and tahini sauce.
Kibbi be Seineeye
$17.00
Two thin layers of basic kibbi mixture with a rich layer of flavorful ground beef, onion and pine nut stuffing baked in the oven. Served with yogurt and French fries or rice pilaf and mixed vegetables.
Sheikh el Mishi
$18.00
The 'King' of eggplant dishes! A delicious dish of sliced eggplant stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sautéed ground beef, onion, spices, and pine nuts baked in a rich tomato sauce. Served on a bed of rice pilaf.
Sheikh el Mishi
$18.00
A delicious blend of garlic, onion, & green pepper stuffed into eggplant slices & baked in an aromatic tomato sauce. Served over a bed of rice pilaf.
vegetarian
Mixed Vegetable Sauté
$15.00
A blend of marinated onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomato sautéed with garlic & lemon. Served over a bed of rice pilaf.
vegetarian
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $4.00
- Grilled Shrimp (each)
- $1.00
Vegetarian Platter
$19.00
Choose from your four favorite vegetarian appetizers. Served with rice pilaf and mixed vegetables.
vegetarian
Charcoal Grill
All grilled platters are served with salad, mixed vegetables and your choice of rice pilaf or French fries. House salads may be upgraded to a Greek salad or Fatoush, for an additional $3.
Kafta Kebab
$17.00
A blend of ground beef, minced onion, parsley, and our own secret blend of spices, grilled to perfection.
Chicken Kebab
$17.00
Charboiled marinated chicken breast.
Beef Kebab
$18.00
Tender cuts of sirloin beef, marinated in our own special house recipe & charbroiled.
Lamb Kebab
$20.00Mixed Kebab
$20.00
A combination of your choice of two of the above kebabs.
Grilled Shrimp
$21.00
Large shrimp basted with Sahara's recipe of lemon and garlic sauce and grilled to perfection.
International Fare
Served with salad and fresh pita bread.
Shrimp alla Genovese
$19.00
Sautéed shrimp in a light, creamy pesto gorgonzola sauce served over linguine.
Chicken Creole
$16.00
Chicken tenderloins sautéed in a slightly spicy creamy piquant sauce.
Salmon Fillet
$18.00
Tender cut of delectable salmon fillet topped with crabmeat and crumb stuffing.
Shrimp Thermidore
$21.00
Large shrimp sautéed and served with a white wine, mustard and tarragon sauce.
Chicken Curry
$19.00
Chunks of white chicken in a curry sauce. Served over rice pilaf with a side of raisins, coconut flakes and sweet chutney.
Baked Haddock Casserole
$17.00
Fillet of haddock baked on a bed of sautéed leeks and potatoes in a rich mustard, apple, and smoked Gruyere cheese sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
$20.00
Large fresh ravioli stuffed with lobster in a delicate sauce of diced plum tomatoes, shallots, lobster, cream, and sherry.
Kids Meals
For children 12 years and younger only.
Chicken Finger and French Fries
$7.00Macaroni & Cheese
$6.00Mozzarella Sticks with Tomato Sauce & French Fries
$6.00Linguine with Pesto & Sautéed Chicken
$9.00Desserts
Baklawa
$3.00
Delicate layers of buttery phyllo pastry layered with walnuts and spice stuffing and drenched with sugar syrup.
Rice Pudding
$5.00
Traditional milk pudding with short grain rice and hint of rose water.
Tapioca Pudding
$5.00
Light milk pudding with tapioca pearls.
Tiramisu
$6.00
Mascarpone and cognac flirting with espresso'd lady's fingers.
Frozen Crunch Moose
$7.00
Layers of chocolates wafers, chocolate mousse, and coffee flavored mousse, finished with crunch of toffee morsels.
Chocolate Lover's Cake
$8.00
A giant mouthful of chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist, chocolate drenched chocolate cake.
Crème Caramel
$5.00
Creamy vanilla flavored custard with the all-important sugar caramel syrup.
Coconut Key Lime Pie
$6.00
Light and creamy fresh lime filling in a luscious toasted coconut crumb base.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
$6.00
Dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse filled with scrumptious peanut butter cups.
Cheesecake
$5.00
We alternate the variety often, it makes you smile.
Coffee Drinks
Espresso
Rich, black coffee. Regular or decaf
- Single $4.00
- Double $6.00
Café Latte
Espresso with a heaping covering of hot steamed milk and a large head of foamed milk
- Single $7.00
- Double $5.00
Café au Lait
- Single $5.00
Mocha chino
Chocolate, espresso, steamed milk, and whipped cream
- Single $6.00
- Double $8.00
Cappuccino
Espresso with steamed milk and foam
- Single $7.00
- Double $5.00
Macchiato
A short cappuccino
- Single $7.00
- Double $5.00
Coffee with Liquor
Café Sahara Royal
$10.00
Chambord Liqueur, Frangelico, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Mexican Coffee
$9.00
Kahlua, Tequila, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Spanish Coffee
$8.00
Tia Maria, Brandy, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Irish Coffee
$8.00
Jameson Irish Whiskey and coffee topped with whipped cream
Italian Coffee
$8.00
Amaretto DiSaronno and coffee topped with whipped cream
Keoke Coffee
$8.00
Kahlua, Brandy, dark cocoa, and coffee topped with whipped cream
After Five Coffee
$10.00
Coffee Liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Café Gates
$9.00
Tia Maria, Grand Marnier, dark cocoa, and coffee topped with whipped cream
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
About Us
Middle Eastern cooking is extremely nutritious. Although the famous dishes such as kibbi, tabbouleh, and the stuffed vegetables do require a lot of time, the basic family meals are simple and delicious. Whether you try the exotic or the ordinary, we hope that you enjoy your dining experience with us.