Sahara By the Park

http://www.saharabythepark.com

Sahara By The Park is a Turkish restaurant located in the heart of Burwood. Sahara offers a great range of versatility, as it contains two sections to the restaurant. In the first entrance there is a small walkway where people can purchase takeaway followed by a second entrance on the right, leading into a lively and welcoming restaurant on the left side. The décor of the restaurant is something worth mentioning. It sets a truly welcoming vibe with beautiful prints and posters hung on the walls allows you to feel like you’re sitting in the midst of your very own dining room.

They provide affordable lunch specials where a two course menu of $20 per person includes triple dips plate with home made garlic bread and chargrill plate with chicken, lamb and Adana skewers, salad and bread. The serving size is not too generous, however this is made up as they do provide a number of different foods within one dish. The chicken and lamb are succulent and full of flavouring – absolutely to die for.

While enjoying the food, entertainment is provided. A belly dancer had performed during dinner from 7pm-7.30pm. This allowed for a fun and enjoyable atmosphere as the belly dancer was engaging with the people seated, and almost felt like we had paid to enter a concert.

To add onto Sahara’s level of versatility there is a private section on the second level available for private functions of up to 35 people and allows for the facility of CD player, projector and screen for slide shows.

They also provide a delicious range of desserts and coffee – including the famous Turkish ice cream called Dondurma, which was bursting with flavours.

Despite the smaller proportion sizes, overall this restaurant sets a great vibe, is versatile to suit a range of different needs, whether you’re on the go and need some quick take-away, want to wine and dine or simply book a private function, Sahara is guaranteed to provide delicious food every time and provide a lovely experience to remember. I would give this restaurant a solid 4.5/5.


-Roxanne