Best falafel I ever had.Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Kabab - could use a little bit more salt but wonderful food!!The bread came with the food was amazing, a great chewiness and slightly bitterness, perfect.Great service.
Maria Angelova
We are visiting New Orleans from Atlanta, and friends recommended Saj. We tried out much of their menu, and everything was fresh and delicious. Hard to say which one was my favorite. I think the goat cheese with nuts, the paprika spread, the pomegranate chicken kabob, the kofta. The bread is brought warm. Service was great too - prompt and warm. Will definitely be back. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah H.
Great food, service was awesome. The Mediterranean salad with the chicken shawarma was great.
In a city with a history of standout Mediterranean food (thanks to Alon Shaya), Saj misses the mark. The muhamara, baked feta, and lamb chops were delicious, and the saj bread was a great accompaniment. Pricing is a bit on the high side, $18 for a simply grilled and seasoned 1/2 grilled eggplant, 1/4 red pepper, 1 carrot, and 1 zucchini is pretty ridiculous. Furthermore, the moussaka tampenede had very little flavor, just tasted like cold vegetables covered in acrid tomato sauce, and the “baklava cheesecake” resembled neither baklava or cheesecake, but rather overnight oats without a crust or crunchy nut to balance the mushy consistency. Regarding service, drinks didn’t come out until halfway through the meal when we had to remind the waitress. When we barely touched the “cheesecake”, and she asked how it was, we were honest that it wasn’t what we expected based on the menu description and we didn’t like it. She responded with “No, it’s good! Do you want a box?” It might have been due to a language barrier, but there was no recognition of the delayed drinks or our distaste of the desert, and overall we had to ask for different things like the plates to be cleared every time we needed something. It seems San is thriving off the fact that people are charmed by the BYOB aspect and two or three “great” plates, but the rest of the menu is uninspired.
This place was ILLEGALLY good. Best middle eastern food I've had in the city- authentic but not your run of the mill gyro spot. The food actually brought me back to home. The Moussaka reminded me of Moroccan zaalouk, the kufta made me love lamb again, the Paella tasted like something a mom would make (but 10x better). For the quality of the food and how nothing disappointed, the prices were unbelievably reasonable.It's just a bonus that the service is amazing and the decor is gorgeous. It's literally a place where it's both fine to dine alone or have a dinner party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kufta
nawras malek
Amazing food! Everything was absolutely delicious, very authentic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops, Falafel
Gavin
Nice thin bread
Kalaphin K
The food is INSANELY good. We had the lamb chops and the Middle eastern paella, best cooked lamb I have had in a while, crispy and charred on the outside and perfectly soft and seasoned on the inside. The paella with the saffron rice was so flavorful. I don't know what spice combinations were included but it was very balanced. The rice that was added to our order came out a little slow but besides that our orders came out quite quickly and staff was attentive. Be aware,the menu options are limited but probably a sign that every dish is made with care and attention. Will be coming back.
Don't overlook this Magazine St. restaurant, the food here is absolutely delicious! We got the lamb kufta, chicken shawarma, and hummus. And of course the bread! Everything was incredible, and we can't wait to return to try more of the menu. Also, the atmosphere was very pleasant, and the service was great. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Kufta
Evan Molina
Experience here was great! From the moment we walked through the door to leaving. Everything was top notch. The drinks were amazing, the appetizers, and entrees. Customer service from our waiter was excellent. Definitely will be coming by again.
I live in the neighborhood, and Saj continues to exceed my expectations in every way. The quality of the food is top-notch. The entrees from the excellently prepared fish to chicken are excellently prepared. The salads are fresh and delicious and enough to share with a group. But you could come just for the Saj bread, the large, paper thin flavorful flatbread is so good. Dip it in the their honey-glazed baked feta or goat cheese appetizer for even more flavor. Also the BYOB option makes the restaurant a great value. Just bring your favorite bottle of wine! Also the service was fantastic.
Faizah Barlas
Amazing spot for authentic Arab food~~ the owner is so lovely and the food was hands down incredible and creative. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadia Savelieva
Wow! The Kufta, the moussaka tapenade, the Mediterranean paella and tiramisu are amazing. Also the bread! Great service and vibe. Affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Kufta
Gannathan Jon
i usually eat here once a week. Relaxed environment. Waitresses are all very friendly amd helpful. Foodbis terrific. Love their dolmas with labneh, goat cheese with walnuts, ans especially their baked feta. The kufta is also amazing; I was told it is the owner's mother's own recipe. my only small gripe is that I have shown up a few times and they were either closed early or had a private event. Still, a great place and worth trying.
Sarah Paterno
Great chicken kebabs. Also the green tahini salad is very
Best falafel I ever had.Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Kabab - could use a little bit more salt but wonderful food!!The bread came with the food was amazing, a great chewiness and slightly bitterness, perfect.Great service.
We are visiting New Orleans from Atlanta, and friends recommended Saj. We tried out much of their menu, and everything was fresh and delicious. Hard to say which one was my favorite. I think the goat cheese with nuts, the paprika spread, the pomegranate chicken kabob, the kofta. The bread is brought warm. Service was great too - prompt and warm. Will definitely be back. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service was awesome. The Mediterranean salad with the chicken shawarma was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Shawarma, Lamb Chops, Saffron Rice, Mediterranean Salad
In a city with a history of standout Mediterranean food (thanks to Alon Shaya), Saj misses the mark. The muhamara, baked feta, and lamb chops were delicious, and the saj bread was a great accompaniment. Pricing is a bit on the high side, $18 for a simply grilled and seasoned 1/2 grilled eggplant, 1/4 red pepper, 1 carrot, and 1 zucchini is pretty ridiculous. Furthermore, the moussaka tampenede had very little flavor, just tasted like cold vegetables covered in acrid tomato sauce, and the “baklava cheesecake” resembled neither baklava or cheesecake, but rather overnight oats without a crust or crunchy nut to balance the mushy consistency. Regarding service, drinks didn’t come out until halfway through the meal when we had to remind the waitress. When we barely touched the “cheesecake”, and she asked how it was, we were honest that it wasn’t what we expected based on the menu description and we didn’t like it. She responded with “No, it’s good! Do you want a box?” It might have been due to a language barrier, but there was no recognition of the delayed drinks or our distaste of the desert, and overall we had to ask for different things like the plates to be cleared every time we needed something. It seems San is thriving off the fact that people are charmed by the BYOB aspect and two or three “great” plates, but the rest of the menu is uninspired.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Baklava Cheesecake, Lamb Chops, Baked Feta, Muhamara
This place was ILLEGALLY good. Best middle eastern food I've had in the city- authentic but not your run of the mill gyro spot. The food actually brought me back to home. The Moussaka reminded me of Moroccan zaalouk, the kufta made me love lamb again, the Paella tasted like something a mom would make (but 10x better). For the quality of the food and how nothing disappointed, the prices were unbelievably reasonable.It's just a bonus that the service is amazing and the decor is gorgeous. It's literally a place where it's both fine to dine alone or have a dinner party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kufta
Amazing food! Everything was absolutely delicious, very authentic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops, Falafel
Nice thin bread
The food is INSANELY good. We had the lamb chops and the Middle eastern paella, best cooked lamb I have had in a while, crispy and charred on the outside and perfectly soft and seasoned on the inside. The paella with the saffron rice was so flavorful. I don't know what spice combinations were included but it was very balanced. The rice that was added to our order came out a little slow but besides that our orders came out quite quickly and staff was attentive. Be aware,the menu options are limited but probably a sign that every dish is made with care and attention. Will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Lamb Chops, Saffron Rice
Don't overlook this Magazine St. restaurant, the food here is absolutely delicious! We got the lamb kufta, chicken shawarma, and hummus. And of course the bread! Everything was incredible, and we can't wait to return to try more of the menu. Also, the atmosphere was very pleasant, and the service was great. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Kufta
Experience here was great! From the moment we walked through the door to leaving. Everything was top notch. The drinks were amazing, the appetizers, and entrees. Customer service from our waiter was excellent. Definitely will be coming by again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Shawarma, Goat Cheese
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I live in the neighborhood, and Saj continues to exceed my expectations in every way. The quality of the food is top-notch. The entrees from the excellently prepared fish to chicken are excellently prepared. The salads are fresh and delicious and enough to share with a group. But you could come just for the Saj bread, the large, paper thin flavorful flatbread is so good. Dip it in the their honey-glazed baked feta or goat cheese appetizer for even more flavor. Also the BYOB option makes the restaurant a great value. Just bring your favorite bottle of wine! Also the service was fantastic.
Amazing spot for authentic Arab food~~ the owner is so lovely and the food was hands down incredible and creative. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! The Kufta, the moussaka tapenade, the Mediterranean paella and tiramisu are amazing. Also the bread! Great service and vibe. Affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean, Kufta
i usually eat here once a week. Relaxed environment. Waitresses are all very friendly amd helpful. Foodbis terrific. Love their dolmas with labneh, goat cheese with walnuts, ans especially their baked feta. The kufta is also amazing; I was told it is the owner's mother's own recipe. my only small gripe is that I have shown up a few times and they were either closed early or had a private event. Still, a great place and worth trying.
Great chicken kebabs. Also the green tahini salad is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5