Thank goodness this isn't closed anymore. They reopened and we actually got to try it for the first time and it is amazing. Hundred percent will pick this up again. We had debone chicken, falafels, hummus, rice, and salad. And every single thing was excellent. Highly recommend. You will notice that at this time I have no photos. It's because we eat the food too fast. read more

unbelievably amazing food. The service was excellent and swift. They start you off with the best pita bread with garlic dipping spread. I could just make a meal of that. I Had the chicken Shawarma. So so good!!! You have to try read more

Sahara Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

This place is delicious. Their bread is made hot and fresh. We ordered their Shish combo and it was a mixture of steak and chicken kabobs, beef kufta, and beef and chicken shawarma. The meat was perfectly grilled and juicy and made to order. The service was amazing, everyone there was in a great mood and very attentive. read more

This place makes me want to move to Dearborn so I can eat here more often. Popped in for a late lunch with my wife after visiting the Henry Ford museum (just a few miles away). The food was incredible. We both got "lunch specials" which are served all day (me - mixed shawarma, my wife - chicken kabob.) the portions were gigantic - and I'm a big guy. I have no idea how much you get if you order dinner. Food was great. Came with choice of salad or soup but we both opted for soup: crushed lentil. So good. They make their own pita which is brought warm to your table. We needed a to go box and the owner (I presume) also brought us a bag of extra pita. He also gave us a sample of rice pudding. I am sure Dearborn is loaded with great Middle Eastern food but I wouldn't bother with any other place. read more

Service is so important to the overall review. Being kind, and gracious would be an understatement for people who have never been to Dearborn Michigan nor have we ever been to This restaurant. The owner made the visit the best. Portions are way large, share a meal and leave a big tip. Hard working people who are also gracious - this was just a splendid place to visit. Good food and reasonable prices. read more

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Sahara is super great for delicious and filling Middle Eastern food. I did not grow up with Middle Eastern food, so I had a lot of questions about what every dish was. They were super patient and kind to answer all my questions. The food is so good, and you get so much food for a great price. I literally had enough food to eat my leftovers for 2 more meals. I chose to order the Meat Ghallaba lunch special which came out to be ~$14. The meat was beef which was a little tough to chew, but the flavor was really good. I might be wrong but it seemed to have a tomato base. The lunch specials come with unlimited bread (delicious), toum (exquisite garlic sauce), hummus, soup or salad, and rice or fries. The food was truly delicious, and if given the chance, I would definitely come back again to try something new! read more

Sahara Restaurant - Meat Ghallaba - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Better than some other options in Dearborn that have gone downhill over the years. Careful with ordering as the portions can be large. I'd stop by this place again if I was in the area. read more

You walk in and there's zero ambiance, but the owner greets you warmly and the other customers have enough leftovers to feed the whole town. The owner even brewed tea for me. The lentil soup was superb. The falafel, salad and pita bread were fabulous. My better half had rice and shawarma. Also delicious. Can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

Went here for a quick dinner. I'm leaving a review because the Service was phenomenal. Very kind people. They make sure You have everything you need. Ordered the combo for 2. So delicious and so much food!! Great prices and great quality. Can't say enough good things. Will definitely be back. read more

Service was friendly and fast. I got the Schwarma chicken lunch special and have more than enough for lunch and even dinner, for only 12$!! Will definitely be back again. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Chicken Schwarma lunch special. Schwarma chicken, rice, hummus, lentil soup and pita. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

My husband and I are from out of town and were visiting our children who live in the area. After touring the nearby Ford Rouge Assembly Plant we were looking for something to eat and found Sahara Restaurant Dearborn. My husband and I haven't tried many Mediterranean restaurants, but our children really like Mediterranean food so we decided to give it a try. As soon as we arrived at the restaurant our children realized that they had already eaten at Sahara and remembered that they really enjoyed it! The food and service were both excellent and we were glad we stumbled upon a new (to us) and familiar (to them) restaurant. The staff (I believe perhaps the owner) was very friendly and accommodating when we ordered and when delivering the food and providing drink refills and pita bread refills. We each ordered something different and everything was delicious. The fresh baked pita and garlic dip was amazing, the hummus was better than any I've ever had, and the rest of the food was very flavorful and cooked perfect. In addition, the portion sizes are very large so we were able to take home some leftovers to enjoy later. Overall, a great experience and I'm looking forward to another visit when we are back in the area. read more

We're in Dearborn. We can throw a rock in any direction and find a good shawarma. But Sahara has one of the most flavorful sandwiches my wife and I have had. It always seems busy here. Now we know why. Super clean place, with a great, friendly staff! I highly recommend checking out! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES! read more

Great middle eastern food; tried both the shawarma sandwiches; filling and delicious, so much flavor

Sam is awesome. Large servings Great food Always a favorite Highly recommend Prices are great Amazing value read more

Getting right to the point: The sampler platter was gosh darn amazing! We paid $36 and got the following: Two large salads (one tabouleh and one fattoush, which comes with pita chips), one plate each of hummus and baba ganoush, and a basket of about 10 hot, soft pitas. Then came the platter itself: Heaping stacks of chicken and beef shwarma, skewers of chicken kabob and beef kufta, four delicious falafel patties, and four grape leaves, all over a large bed of rice pilaf. Plus tahini sauce and garlic sauce. I repeat, all this was only $36. Let the pictures tell the story! Three of us had huge dinners (we were stuffed) and we still had enough for three giant Tupperwares full of leftovers to take home. I've been Yelping regularly for a couple years and this is the best value I can ever remember. This place is very no frills in terms of ambience, but the food makes it worthwhile! read more

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Food was bland, meat of poor quality and place is rundown. People are nice, but doesn't justify the ratings whatsoever. It's hard to screw up a chicken shawarma sandwich,, yet they somehow succeed in achieving this with tasteless chicken swimming in garlic sauce and a few pickles. If you're looking for authentic, go somewhere else... read more

Saraha has the best middle eastern / mediterranean food in the area, and I've tried most of the others. I drive up here for a meal whenever I visit family who live about 15 miles away. The people who work here are friendly and happy to talk about the food they make and serve. The pita alone is worth a visit. read more

The proprietor is really good with his customers.. Portions are sizable, so don't go if you're not hungry! I'm not an expert on Middle Eastern food but I enjoyed mine and it was consistent with other ME restaurants I've visited. Casual atmosphere... order at the counter or table service. Thumbs up! read more

Number one best Lebanese Food in Dearborn, low prices unlike many. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. The food is always delicious! The restaurant is clean. The portions are are huge, and their prices are very reasonable. Honestly, it costs less to eat at Sahara than preparing lunch/dinner at home. This is a small family run business. You can see the pride and joy, Sami and his family put into everything they do at their restaurant. Sami and family are warm, friendly, and make you like family. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. 5 stars for food, value, service, and atmosphere. Eat at Sahara, if you want a great meal at a great value. You'll probably make some new friends as well! read more

The Sahara restaurant is amazing! The food is fresh and you get so much food for your buck! The staff is nice and provides plenty of bread and garlic sauce! Best Arab food I have ever had! The chicken and beef is swimming in juices and you will definitely need a togo box! Everything my party had was delicious! The chicken shawarma was a perfect 10/10 great size! read more

Sahara Restaurant - Mixed grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Came on a Saturday afternoon... Parking: plenty of parking in the lot Service:great!everyone was very friendly and helpful Food: omg, the bread & garlic sauce!!! Worth coming here for these 2 alone. So so so good!!! Got the vegetarian platter, falafel wraps, hummus etc. Although everything was good, the falafel/hummus at Al Ameer has better quality/flavor. The raw juices were also very good! Will def be back read more

Sahara Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Best Baba Ghanoush I've ever had! The service was amazing. The staff is literally hilarious. You may enter the restaurant as a stranger, but leave a friend! Definitely worth every bite! read more

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We ordered the chicken Gallaba, salad, bread and rice pudding. The chicken Gallaba was amazing, the fattoush salad yummy, rice pudding a great finale to an amazing meal. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, not too long. Chicken was not overcooked, so tender. It is so easy to overcook white meat. Service is fast and friendly. Sammy and his brother (the chef) are doing a great job and so kind. So, ambiance. It is a small restaurant. Very cozy. Most of the business is carry out. But, with Sammy and his brother, you feel welcome and special. read more

I've only been here once and I'll be going back again and again and again. In Dearborn, there are SO many Middle-Eastern cuisine options, this one is top notch in many ways. The atmosphere here is kind of diner-esque. The owner, Sam, is what really makes this place a stand-out. The food is fresh and flavorful and serving sizes are generous. During the COVID-19 crisis, Sam has continued his operations and has provided food to many of our healthcare facilities and providers. If you're able to get take away, please consider getting a wonderful meal for you and your family during this pandemic. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent service and food. I always get to go but they do have seating. Amount of food for the price is very good as well. They have the best mango smoothies! read more

I have never commented on Sahara but can say it is at the top of my list. The food is delicious and Sammy is the most gratious and friendly host. read more

Great food, great service! I come here every day for lunch when I'm in town. Highly recommend.

I loved the food here! Even the veggies they grilled up had some great marinated seasoning, which is perfect for my Keto lifestyle I have going on at the moment. The deboned chicken was a little on the dry side, especially because it was breast but still, flavor was great compared to a lot of other places who just literally charbroil and rely completely on that for flavor only. They serve you warm housemade breads, with the best garlic paste you'll have in all of Dearborn! (Seriously I had to ask for more just to take home) Their Shish-tawouk lemon Oregano is phenomenal and making me hungry thinking about it now. The salads, I have to admit are not my favorite because of the use Of the prominent apple cider vinegar flavor it had, I absolutely hate cider vinegar but that's just me, you might love it. And I know I'm repeating but the veggies were probably my favorite part of it all because they take their time to season, marinate them and grill them to perfection. The Hummus is great, loved it too, and they always make your smoothies fresh and make enough for two people when you order, so sweet of them. I will be a repeat customer here and I recommend you all give them a try soon! read more

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I had just flown from Los Angeles to Detroit to visit my parents, and we came straight to Sahara from the airport at 7:30pm on Sat 8/26. I had read some stellar reviews about Sam and Sahara on Reddit while I was waiting to board the plane and was eager to try the food. I hadn't eaten all day just to save my appetite. Even with such high expectations, I loved the food and Sam was hilarious, generous and warm. I had the Sahara combination, along with sides of hummus and tabbouleh for us to share. All three of us were amazed by the food, everything was delicious and we were completely stuffed afterwards. We stayed until after 9pm still talking, and we were the last ones in the restaurant. Sam offered us lentil soup to take home since he was going to throw it out anyway, along with dessert. We had leftovers for the next four meals! I can't recommend this place highly enough, and I can't wait to come back on my next visit. read more

Got takeout here. Amazing price for delicious shawarma (and the menu is extremely extensive, so it is hard to choose). Full of flavor and tasted fresh. I wasn't a fan of the soup of the day, but the beef shawarma itself was warm and tasty and the pita bread that came with it was amazing. Very casual place interiorly but if I were in the area, this would definitely be a frequented place for a good meal. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Best Mediterranean food in the area! Also best prices for lunch specials- if you work in the area this is a must visit for carryout.

Excellent menu, more than generous portions, timely service, reasonable pricing and hospitable staff. What more to ask for?

The lunch specials here are a really good deal. The portions are huge. I ordered the shawarma with salad and fries. The side of hummus was great! The service was the best part. Everybody was very friendly, gave us great recommendations, and continuously came over to talk and check in with us. read more

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I am a lover of middle eastern food and this place was so tasty! If you come here, alone, you will have a TON of food to bring home. Our family ordered a meal each and I think we should of order two dishes and shared because the serving size is HUGE--no complaints though, as we took it to our Airbnb and ate the rest the next day! They have plenty of vegan options, which was nice to see. Their pita bread was SO, SO GOOD! I really enjoyed everything I had there, and so did my family. The lentil soup was really yummy as our appetizer and quite filling too. The garlic sauce (which is not vegan) was crazy good from what my family members told me. Overall, we were very happy with our meal and the service was wonderful too! read more

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Food is always delicious. The staff is friendly. Our favorite is combo for 2 with chicken shawarma , chicken escalope, beef shawarma, grape leaves with rice, Fatoush, bread, hummus and garlic sauce. read more

Sahara Restaurant - Combo for two - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

The Baba is smoky delicious. Got the Lunch special combo for 2. Easily enough for 4. Chicken Shawarma, Meat Shawarma and Chicken Escalopa and the Bread. Incredible. The service is friendly and excellent. This place is Shawarmalicious. Not to be missed. read more

Got takeout from here while on a work trip. Food was excellent! Definitely will go back!! read more

Sahara Restaurant - Kabob combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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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

So glad I followed the recommendations to come and try this place. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, the decor is bright and clean, the portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant is not impressive from the outside. It's just a store front in a strip mall. But parking is good, and it's easy to find. Inside is a clean sharp space with a nice balance of cream and splashes of color and light. I ordered the appetizer sampler, with hummus, baba gannooj, tabouleh, and steaming hot pocket bread for $8. This would have been enough for my whole meal. But I also ordered some stuffed grape leaves for $7 and a carrot cocktail (shake) for $4. The hummus was good, the bread was great, the baba was tart and garlicky, and the tabouleh was fresh and citrusy. I wasn't a big fan of the grape leaves. They were a bit bland and the leaves were tough. But that is a tough dish to get tender unless you spend all dern day cooking it. The carrot shake was fresh juiced in front of me and filled my veggie and sweet tooth quota for the day. It was all topped off by a couple pieces of pistachio baklava. Yum. I was pleasantly surprised here. I'll be back. Come check them out! read more

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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.