Sahara Turkish Restaurant

Ph: (02) 9747 4540; Shop 101B Westfield Shopping Town, Burwood Rd, BURWOOD 2134 www.sahararestaurant.com.au

turkish, $
Open 7 days 10am till late (restaurant); Licensed, BYO, Corkage $5.50 bottle; AE DC MC V, Seats inside 120, Outside seats

Mietta's Review
A smart modern restaurant with bright colours and comfortable banquets at the entrance to the Westfield Shopping Centre. Very friendly service and large quantities of food at slightly higher prices than simpler establishments. Good kebabs and homestyle dishes. Try the guvec (lamb shank and eggplant casserole).

Other published opinions

Sydney Eats 2008 "Although it's located perilously close to a major shopping mall, don't be put off- it's smart, subtly lit with sleek, contemporary decor and, better yet, food to match"

Sydney Eats 2006 "With its low-lit, contemporary decor, Sahara is more like the kind of Turkish restaurant you'd find in Istanbul; the nearest it gets to self-parody is on Friday and Saturday nights when a bellydancer will entice a slightly shickered diner to cut the rug with her."

SBS Eating Guide to Sydney 2005 "Now run by an impressive female chef, Sahara has several other attributes which make it stand out. It's elegant in its decor with banquettes, modern lines and bright colours-not your average quick takeaway pide place."

Sydney Eats 2005 "Sahara is not only a sitting member for Burwood's new style council, it's also redefining expectations of the local pide joint. The look is modern with a mixed. Mediterranean feel. Low lighting and deep red upholstery ensure a warm vibe for a quiet dinner, but things heat up on Saturday nights when the bellydancer sets off the fireworks."

SMH GFG 2004,Score 12/20,'It just smells and looks so good in here...menu also includes intriguing dishes...sit back and admire the colourful,eclectic decoration in this long,tall,thin room.If you still want more,pick up a spicy falafel from the takeaway bar that you can munch on the way home.'