Sahara Cafe and Grill

802 W Broad St, Richmond
(804) 225-1331

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Chicken Kabob with House Salad
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Middle Eastern Sampler
Falafel Sandwich
Lamb Masloug
Lamb Hanith
Lamb Mendy
Mix Grill
Umm Ali
Kebab

Menu

Most Popular
Tagine
Your choice lamb meat, fish, or chicken (Moroccan way).
Middle Eastren Sampler
A plate with grape leaves hummus, falafel, Arabian salad, or tabbouleh.
Mix Grill
Skewed of lamb and chicken and kafta kabob serve with rice and salad.

Appetizer
Lentil Soup
Sampoksua (4 pcs)
Stuffed with ground beef marinated, cooked with special spices, and deep-fried.
Fat Ayer
Puffed pastries with your choice ground beef cheese and mint or spinach.
Stuffed Grapes Leaves
6 pcs of rolled vine leave with rice, parsley tomatoes, and 7 lemon juice. Serve with yogurt.
Hummus
A blend of chickpeas and tahini dressing topped with olive oil.
Falafel (5 pcs)
A blend of chickpeas, parsley, and special spice deep-fried. Served with tahini sauce and pita bread.
Foul
Regular. A blend of fava beans, mixed with lemon, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.
Middle Eastren Sampler
A plate with grape leaves, hummus, falafel, Arabian salad, or tabbouleh.
Foul Special
Fava beans cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and topped with olive oil.
Foul with Feta Cheese
A blend of fava beans mixed with lemon garlic, cumin, and olive oil.

Salad
Arabian Salad
Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, mint, onions, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Fatuous Salad
Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce mint, onion, and olive oil. Topped with fried pita.
Avocado Salad
Falafel Salad Bowl
5 pcs falafel and a full bowl of salad. Served with ricotta bread, tahini, hot sauce, and feta cheese.
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and parsley. Topped with grilled chicken breast.
Chef Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula, feta cheese, and grape leaves.
Greek Salad

Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings

Sandwich
Gyro Sandwich
Thinly sliced lamb meat wrapped in gyro bread with zaken sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. Served with fries.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
A blend of chickpeas, parsley, garlic, special deep-fried wrapped in pita bread with tahini sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce. Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Open Flame Grilled Cheese Burger
Thinly sliced beef marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce. Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Falafel Sandwich (Veggie)
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Fish Filet Sandwich
Lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and gyro sauce. Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Gyro on Pita Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Veggie Delight Sandwich
Served with fries.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in special spices, wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Mixed Grill
Mix Grill
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.
Lamb Kabob
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.
Chicken Kabob
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.
Lamb Chops (Ribs)
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.
Grilled Small Whole Chicken
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.
Kafta Kabob
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt.

Seafood
Salmon
Served with rice and green salad.
Fried Whole Tilapia Fillet
Served with rice and green salad.
Oven-Baked Whole Tilapia
Served with rice and green salad.

House Special
Half Chicken Mendy
Freshly baked chicken in special spices. Serve with rice. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Lamb Mendy
Tender lamb meat marinated and cooked in special spices, and serve with rice. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Tagine
Lamb or chicken meat marinated in special spices cooked with vegetables, and served with rice. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Moussaka
Fried eggplant, oven-baked with ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, and peppers. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Couscous
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Lamb Hanith
Tender lamb meat marinated and cooked in special spices, and serve with rice. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Chicken Pasteli
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Shrimp Pasteli
Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Kabsaha
Lamb tender boiled in special spices and veggie. Serve with rice. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.
Kebdah
Fresh lamb liver marinated in special, garlic, onions, and peppers. Served with pita bread. Served with rice, green salad, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce.

Pasta
Chicken Alfredo (Creamy Alfredo Sauce)
Shrimp (Pasta, Scampi, and Alfredo)
Baked Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Lasagna
Baked Pasta with Meatballs
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Parmigiana

Grilled Sub
Philly Steak with the Work
Grilled steak, onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, and mayonnaise.
Chicken Philly
Chicken breast grilled with onions, green peppers, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sub
Grilled Chicken Sub
Cheeseburger Sub
Philly Plain
Steak grilled with onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Philly Steak and Shrimp
Turkey breast grilled with onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Philly Steak Hoagie
Ham grilled onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

Side Order
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Mix Veggie
Okra
Macroni and Cheese
String Beans

Dessert
Kinafa with Cheese
Baklava
Rice Pudding
Basboussa
Served with cream cheese.
Umm Ali

Beverage
Cans Soda
Fruit Fresh Juice
Chai with Milk
Any Bottle of Soda
Yogurt Drink
Fountain Drink (Small)
Turkish Coffee
Tea Pot
Arabian Coffee

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Recent Reviews

I was visiting Richmond for a work trip and found this spot.
I am from NYC so we are spoiled with our hookah, and this place did not disappoint.

Peaceful, chill, lowkey, nice and cozy ambience.

The place is run by Manny and Meza and they are the sweetest people. My hookah ran smooth until I left. The playlist was on-point, and wasn't too loud or noisy.
May 2025
The Hookah Lounge is a great spot for a relaxed evening out. The atmosphere is cozy, with comfortable seating and soft lighting that makes it perfect for unwinding. The hookah selection is impressive, offering a variety of flavors from classic mint to exotic blends like mango and coconut. The staff is friendly and quick to help with any requests.

Overall, The Hookah Lounge provides a pleasant experience with good food, great hookah, and a relaxed vibe. It's...
July 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently dined at Sahara Cafe and Grill in Richmond, and I can’t praise it enough! We ordered the Lamb Chops, Lamb Kebab, and Lamb Koftaa, and each dish was absolutely delicious. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, offering a wonderful blend of flavors that were both rich and aromatic.The Lamb Chops were tender and juicy, with a delightful smoky char that enhanced their taste. The Lamb Kebab was succulent and flavorful, showcasing a perfect...
May 2024

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Sahara Cafe and Grill

802 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 225-1331