Sahara Cafe in Wellington Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Falafel $8.50
    • Chickpea croquettes lightly and served on a bed of lettuce and hummus
  • Kousa $8.50
    • Sliced zucchini lightly and fried battered and fried, served with garlic yoghurt and mild chilli sauce
  • Bazegan $8.50
    • Lightly battered and fried eggplant served with a special tomato salsa, garlic yoghurt and mild chilli sauce
  • Potato sigara boorek $8.50
    • Parcel of filo pastry stuffed with potato, feta cheese, parsley and middle eastern herbs served with sauce
  • Spinach sergara boorek $8.50
    • Parcel of filo pastry stuffed with potato, feta cheese, parsley and middle eastern herbs served with sauce
  • Calamari $8.50
    • Calamari rings served on a bed of lettuce and garnished with mayonnaise and lemon.
  • Selection of dip $15.00
    • A selection of tzatziki, baba ganoush, hummus and sharkashih, served with a basket of bread. Serves 2-3 people.
MAINS MAINS
  • Lamb tikka $21.00
    • Succulent and spicy pieces of chargrilled lamb, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Taza $20.00
    • Marinated chicken breast braised in white wine, served in a creamy sauce with sesame seeds, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
  • Shish kofta $20.00
    • Portions of ground beef mixed with mediterranean spices, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
  • Sahara taua $21.00
    • Pieces of chargrilled lamb with lightly fried eggplant and capsicum, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Qaliya $21.00
    • Pieces of lamb aromatised with middle eastern spices, sauteed with potatoes and capsicum, served with, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
  • Chicken tikka $20.00
    • Chargrilled pieces of chicken, served on bed of rice, salad hummus tabouli and pita bread.
  • Arba ello $22.50
    • Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham, braised in white wine,served in a creamy herb sauce with salad, hummus and tabouli.
  • Sahara grill $25.50
    • A grand combination of lamb tikka,chicken tikka and shish kofta served with tomato salsa rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Chicken mashwi $22.50
    • Delicious marinated chicken breast chargrilled, served with mushroom sauce, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Saroupa chicken $21.50
    • Marinated pieces of chicken breast aromatised with middle eastern spices, sauteed with potatoes and capsicum, served with tomato salsa, rice salad hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Chicken fettuccini $21.50
    • Chicken fettuccini cooked with mushroom and zucchini, in a creamy herb sauce, garnished with olives spring onions and lemon.
  • Prime beef steak $24.00
    • Sirloin steak chargrilled to perfection, served with tomato salsa greek-style garlic yoghurt roasted potatoes, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Mixed meze $22.00
    • A vegetarian selection of dips, falafel, eggplant and zucchini, served with salad sauce and a basket of pita bread.
  • Mshakala $20.00
    • A mouth watering combination of falafel, eggplant and zucchini, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Vegetarian segara $20.00
    • A vegetarian combination of falafel and spinach sigara borek, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Sahara seafood special $21.50
    • Tasty choice of calamari and scallop flavoured cocktails with homemade mayonnaise, served with rice salad, hummus tabouli and pita bread.
  • Lamb shanks $25.00
    • Tender pieces of lamb shanks aromatised with middle eastern spices, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Musgo Of chicken $24.00
    • Chef's speciality of tender chicken breast stuffed with a tasty mixture of eggplant, zucchini, capsicum and onion, braised in white wine with garlic and roasted sesame seed, served with rice, salad hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
MEDITERRANEAN DIPS MEDITERRANEAN DIPS
  • Zikintza $7.50
    • A refreshing blended of creamy yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint
  • Baba ganoush $7.50
    • Tasty chargrilled eggplant blended with yoghurt, tahini, garlic and parsley
  • Hummus $7.50
    • The traditional taste of chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic spice and lemon juice.
  • Sharkasih $7.50
    • A unique taste of shredded chicken breast blended with walnuts and mixed herbs.
  • All dips served with pita bread
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Pita bread $2.50
  • Lavash bread $2.50
  • Garlic pita bread $3.00
  • Bowl of olives $5.00
KEBAB KEBAB
  • Beef $9.50
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Mixed $10.00
  • With extra fried zucchini or falafel $2.00
  • Zaziki $1.00
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Tabouli $1.00
  • Hummus $1.00
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Falafel $8.50
  • Mixed $9.50
  • Meze $10.00
  • Zucchini a carrot $8.50
  • Meguer falafel $8.50
  • Eskander $12.00
ESKANDER ESKANDER
  • Beef $13.00
  • chicken $14.00
  • mixed $14.00
BURGER BURGER
  • Beef $5.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Mixed $5.00
  • Falafel $6.00
  • Zucchini $5.50
  • SALADBeef $9.50
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Mixed $10.00
  • Falafel $8.50
  • Zucchini a carrot $8.50
SALADS SALADS
  • Traditional Salad $8.50
    • Die ed tomatoes, cucumber and capsicum with olives and feta cheese, and dressed with vinaigrette.
  • Taboull Salad $8.50
    • Finely chopped tomatoes, capsicum, onions and parsley, mixed with bulgar wheat and lemon juice.
  • Fatoosh Salad $8.50
    • Lightly fried pieces of pita bread, mixed with diced tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce served with feta cheese and dressing.
  • Roasted Potato Salad $8.50
    • Pieces of potatoes roasted with garlic and middle eastern sprees, garnished with spring onions and lemon.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Choice of two $10.00
    • Your choice of a combination of any of the above desserts.
  • Baklava $7.50
    • Baked filo pastry stuffed with pistachio and walnuts, served with fresh cream and honey sauce.
  • Muhalleh $7.00
    • Apricot mousse topped with whipped cream and pistachio nuts.
  • Mhallabiya $7.50
    • Chilled creamy ground rice, sweetly flavoured with orange and vanilla essence and topped with chocolate sauce.
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $7.50
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and pistachio nuts.
  • Fruit Salad $7.00
    • Chilled fruit salad topped with whipped cream
  • Simsemiya Slice $7.00
    • A tasty mixture of sesame seeds, pistachio nuts and golden syrup served with chocolate sauce.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cheddar & parmesan sticks $10
  • “Bostock” pan roasted chicken breast, green bean, beluga lentil, roast red pepper, white bean & basil $32
  • 5 Grain toast $14
    • avocado & tomato
  • Seville orange, dark chocolate ice cream cone $10
  • Sweetcorn, chive & chilli butter $8
  • 5 Grain toast $7
    • Choice of, Raspberry jam, Seville orange marmalade, Peanut cashew & almond butter, Damson plum jam or Blue Borage honey
  • A tall glass of ‘Zany Zeus’ Greek yoghurt, strawberries, pistachio nuts & strawberry rose water syrup $16
  • Hawkes bay cherries & dark chocolate pistachio brittle & glass of cointreau noir $18
  • ROTI $2.50
    • whole meal bread
  • GARLIC NAAN $3.00
    • naan with crushed garlic on top
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $10.50
    • boneless chicken marinated in spicy yoghurt
  • FISH MASALA $14.00
    • fish cooked in onion, tomato and herb gravy
  • SEEK KEBAB $9.00
    • spicy lamb mince cooked on skewer
  • LAMB SAQWALA $14.00
    • lamb and spinach cooked in onion and tomato sauce
  • MANGO/ MIXED PICKLE $1.00
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO $14.00
    • hot fiery speciality from goa
  • POLPETTE $12.00
    • Organic lamb and beef meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs
  • Fish of the day $27.50
    • Pan seared fish of the day braised with white wine, lemon, ginger, garlic and rosemary served with vegetables
  • WILD RABBIT RAVIOLI $27.50
    • Home-made Ravioli filled w/ slow braised wild rabbit served with a light Neapolitan sauce
  • RISOTTO WILD MUSHROOM $24.50
    • Saffron infused risotto cooked with Portobello & wild mushrooms and a hint of gorgonzola
  • Ham Pizza $10.00
  • Tiramisu coffee $11.00
    • Delicious
  • Pizza Add-ons $ 4.00
    • Ham, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Eggplant, Capsicum, Artichoke, Rocket, Mozzarella, Feta, Anchovies, Salami
  • Italiana $26.50
    • mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto, cherry tomato, pecorino cheese, balsamic and olive oil
  • Mushroom Ragout $5
  • Seared beef $14
    • rosemary, pine needle ash, candied beetroot, handpicked nasturtium
  • Grilled flat bread $7
    • poppy seed, bull kelp & kawakawa powder, hummus
  • Chefs burger POA
    • changes weekly
  • Parmesan frieskewpie mayo $8
  • Foraged gnocchi- $9
    • potato, onion weed, lemon wood, sundried tomato
  • Side of parmesan fries small $4
  • Burger + Parmesan fries +Monteiths pale ale $25
  • Aged cheddar, Ripe Brie & Whitestone Blue $22/$35
  • Free-range Eggs Tour Way on Sourdough $9
  • Steak Sandwich with Onions & Cheese, Fries $16
  • Duck Liver Pate, Pickles & Rye Bread $14
  • Beer Battered Fish 'n' Chips', House-Made Tartare & Slaw $16
  • Rice Paper Rolls with Soy Dipping Sauce $9
  • Smashed Avocado & Feta, Poached Egg on Grain Bread $14
  • Haloumi & Melon, lemon dressing $9
  • Parāoa Wīwī -French Toast $18
    • Cinnamon brioche, caramelised banana, maple syrup, vanilla mascarpone & candied walnut. add bacon $6
  • Hēki - Eggs On Toast $9
    • Free range eggs your way, served on sour dough or 5 grain or gluten free toast
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Māori – smoked fish
  • Bacon, Cured Salmon, Breakfast Sausage (x2),Eggs (x2) all $6
  • Kotakota Rīwai - Fries $9
    • beer battered fries, aioli
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $19
    • Royale – salmon, kawakawa & manuka honey smoked
  • Parāoa Parehe-Pizza Bread $10
    • Parmesan and Watercress Pesto Pizza Bread
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Māori – smoked fish
  • - Vegetarian and vegan focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • - Spaghetti Bolognese $14.50
  • - Cured meat & cheese focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • Suppli' $2.50
    • deep fried rice ball with tomato sauce & mozzarella heart
  • Large choice of Roman Pizza slices from $4.50
  • - Chicken, leeks and potatoes
  • Quiche & Pie: $7.00 / slice
  • Many Italian and French Desserts
  • BLT $16.50
    • with toasted sourdough
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon & banana or mixed fruit & cream/yoghurt
  • Sweetcorn Fritters & Bacon $18.00
  • Muesli s/f $12.00
    • homemade at Shine, with berries & yoghurt.
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Toasted Sandwich $9.00
    • with sourdough & up to three fillings: cheese, onion, pineapple, ham, corn, tomato or mushrooms
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Herbal jelly no 1 $8.00
    • mung bean + barley + boba
  • Tofu Pudding with honey bean $8.00
  • Tofu Pudding with barley $8.00
  • Taro shaved ice w/condensed milk $11.80
  • Herbal jelly no 6 $8.00
    • crystal jelly + noodle jelly + boba
  • Purple rice no3 $8.50
    • read bean+paenut+small taro ball
  • Strawberry shaved ice w/condensed milk seasonal $13.80
  • Tofu Pudding with tapioca $8.00
  • Homemade meat Patties, with lettuce or coleslaw, onion and sauce N/A
  • Pork & Shrimps Fried Rice $12.00
    • Shrimps, roast pork and fresh vegetables
  • 7 Fish, 3 Hot Dog or Sauages & 2 Scoops of Chips $33.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $4.50
  • Bacon $1.50
  • Garlic Chips $4.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.00
    • On Noodles or Steamed Rice
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken Kway Teow $12.00
  • Sliced Beef in Singapore Chilli sauce with rice
  • Roti
  • Nasi Goreng(Rice)
  • Beef Fried Rice $12.50
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $12.50
    • with Beef on Rice
  • Beef Fried Rice
  • Combination Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Ice Cream Trio $12.00
    • A selection of house made sorbets and ice creams served with chefs sweet treats – see wait staff for today’s creations
  • Wild rice, cinnamon puffs, granny smith, crisp kale and Labneh $10.00
  • Roast cauliflower salad with grilled garlic shoots and ponzu $10.00
  • Antipasti $38.00
    • A selection of meats, cheese, house pickles, dips and marinades served alongside a range of our house baked breads and crackers to mop it all up
  • Poached Tamarillo with Cointreau crème fraiche, orange vanilla crunch and citrus kisses $14.00
  • Coddled Eggs with paprika sauce and crème fraiche – served with toast soldiers $15.50
  • Served from 11:30 till 4pm Monday. 11:30am till 8pm Tuesday to Friday
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • See your waiter for the Chefs fresh choice of dips serve alongside a range of our warm house baked breads
  • 4 cheese gnocchi 28
    • Parmesan & potato gnocchi / Gorgonzola / pumpkin / Manchego / fried halloumi / crispy sage / pine nuts
  • Valrhona milk chocolate & caramel pave 16.5
    • almond genoese & vanilla streusel / lemon tuile / citrus mascarpone / raspberry crumble
  • Bowl of hand-cut Agria chips 12
    • house tomato relish & guacamole
  • Warmed olives 8
  • Silver Fern Farm Lamb 36
    • cumin gremolata crusted lamb fillet / braised lamb neck & swede pithivier / honey carrots / broad beans / mint / chèvre croquettes / braising liquor
  • Whitebait fritter entree30/main60
    • 100g Westcoast / fines herbs / watercress / lemon / Hollandaise
  • Mango "cheese cake" 16.5
    • coconut jelly / lime curd / raspberries / mango jelly / vanilla biscuit crumble / yoghurt sponge
  • Market fish 33.5
    • Served with your choice of one of the following:French peas & mussels - peas / bacon /snow peas / iceberg lettuce / steamed Marlborough mussels / wholegrain mash / preserved lemon / garlic & parsely cream
  • Raspberry Buns $2.70
  • Raspberry Cream Buns $3.00
  • Potato Top Savouries $2.20
  • Medium $12.00
  • Bacon and Egg Croissant $5.50
  • Ham & Egg $4.70
  • - Round $3.00
  • Large Raspberry Jam Buns $5.40
Sahara Cafe

Sahara Cafe

location

Address

39 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 4-385 6362

email

Email

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clock

Opened hours

Wednesday 5:30–10PM Thursday 5:30–10PM Friday 5:30–10:30PM Saturday 5:30–10:30PM Sunday 5:30–10PM Monday 5:30–10PM Tuesday 5:30–10PM
price range

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type

Type

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service level

Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Turkish

features

Features

Seating ,  Dinner

Location
39 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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