Sahara 34 Arabic & Turkish Food
1008 NJ-34, Matawan
(732) 566-2225
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The worst experience that i have in all my life, i ordered a chicken Chawarma and the Guy he bring for me a chicken and the Guy he was trying to convince that is a chwarma.
Worst Turkish food I’ve ever had. Stay away.
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shish Kebob, Beef Shawarma
They have really improved kofta kabab. I tried few time last year, was not impressed at all but recently they change the recipe and it was delicious. I gave 4 stars because is a bit of pricey and portion could be more as well.
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meals were delicious and portions were huge & the price was fantastic! We ordered mixed appetizers, kofta dinner, salmon dinner, eggplant moussaka, and spinach pie platter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sahara Appetizer Platter, Baba Ganoush Hummus Greek Salad Eggplant Salad and Grape Leaves, Kofta Platter, Egyptian Grape Leaves, Shish Kebab
I ordered 2 Falafel appetizers and a vegetarian plate. I was informed it would take 30 minutes, this was an online order, I thought 30 minutes for Falafel was a bit long, but figured I'd wait. When I entered the Grocery store / darkened restaurant almost 40 minutes later, the lady/cashier knew my order right away. She said "just a minute," and disappeared into the backroom. This is when I thought I was either being pranked or had somehow become part of a Seinfeld episode. I stood there at the cash register for the next 25 minutes, alone, well almost alone. Not one worker or person from Sahara 34 was to be found. In that time though, 2 shoppers came in and asked me about prices and could I "ring them up" on the cash register. I explained that I did not work there. They left the products they were going to purchase and I left never even having a sniff of a Falafel. I must say, Sahara 34, was an excellent name choice, because I never felt so deserted in my entire life at an establishment that I think, may serve food. The absolute worst.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wonderful food. Moreover, I was extremely impressed by service recently. We ordered pita and hummus, and they accidentally forgot to include the pita in the order that was delivered. When I called about it, the owner immediately got in her car and delivered it to us. Can't say that would happen in many places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They do not answer their phone. The restaurant portion is not open for dining; perhaps they could update somehow to let the public/patrons know? Happy to revise my review should they care to respond.
I visit today the restaurant to do quick order for take out , the lady there she has good smile and after I give her my order , few minutes she comes back and told me it takes 2 hours to finish my order!! Can you imagine to wait 2 hours to finished your order specifically that i call before I visit the restaurant , very strange place I never heard something like that.Never go there again can’t recommend for anybody .
I don't wanna give negative feedback but can't help it as I have paid $19 for a meat platter (rice, salad and chicken shawarma). The food was okay and not THAT good that you wanna pay that kind of money. The owners seem nice but must say it feels like overpriced. Should've listened to the newest reviews.
Poor customer service, misplaced orders, and the menu items aren't fresh...even when one of the owners denies it. Not worth it.
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Platters are small, all meat dry,chicken was over cooked and dry, Prices are high and quality isn't there. Will not eat here again. Move on to better selection!
I wanted to love the food because they were so nice here. Unfortunately the food was terrible. My lamb gyro was incredibly tough and I couldn't even chew it. The white sauce on it was very sour. Not enjoyable at all.
Was given the wrong food and the food we did get made us sick. We got refund for what was missing, but we should get one for shawarma too. This is a health issue at this point. I read many reviews about people saying quality of food and not getting right food and gave you a try anyways and wish I never did. Beware!
This place can't seem to get it together. Of the three times I have ordered from them through delivery apps, my order has been totally wrong twice. Additionally, I think it's super weird that they don't ever give you any pita bread, even when you spend the money on the hummus appetizer -- I started to assume they just don't have pita bread, and don't sell it.That is, until tonight, when instead of the entire spanakopita platter that I ordered, I received some stuffed grape leaves and a side of pita bread. Just dry pita bread and grape leaves, instead of the entree I ordered. What the actual F?The food is tasty when they get it right, but who has the patience for a nearly 70% failure rate?! Try Terminal 9 in Old Bridge instead.
Very nice place, people were very nice ( did a nice job on the Holiday tree ?).They also sell package goods as well( nice selection). I ordered the grilled salmon ( excellent) , and the Egyptian grape leaves ( very good ?). I also picked up a 6 pack of Freez apple & grape and lemon & mint. I recommend this place, dine in you won't be disappointed.?????
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