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Allison Jacobs
Contributing Writer
Sahara Mediterranean Grill
45199 Market St.,Shelby Township
(586) 566-9777 - Call for reservations!
www.saharagrill.com
Facebook: Sahara Mediterranean Grill
Instagram: @saharahallroad
Twitter: @Sahara Grill Hall Rd
ahara Mediterranean Grill has plenty
of Middle Eastern fare, plus a little
extra. While you can bet on fresh pita
bread, hummus, tabbouleh and all your
favorites, owner Chris Touma dishes up
family recipes you won’t find anywhere
else.
Sahara is becoming a highly sought-
after eatery for foodies far and wide.
Tucked away in Shelby Township, people
are constantly venturing in during lunch
and dinner for a taste of Sahara’s unique
fare.
With Touma running the show, Sahara
is dedicated to using quality products like
organic, non-GMO ingredients and grass-
fed beef. “We don’t believe in microwaves
— everything is made fresh,” he says.
Ensuring that customers receive out-
standing service is another priority. As
you are seated, you can expect a pleasant
greeting and a generous basket of warm
pita bread, plus a side of garlic sauce.
For starters, the blackened beef tender-
loin tips are juicy and tender, while the
chunky falafel salad with diced cucumbers,
tomatoes, hummus and falafel pieces
tossed in a tahini sauce is simply refresh-
ing.
Most entree options at Sahara have an
interesting flair. From the filet mignon
kabob to savory stir-fries, it is nearly
impossible to decide on just one dish. The
waitstaff are happy to make recommenda-
tions and helpful with any accommoda-
tion requests.
The deboned chicken is another popu-
lar option, along with the lemon chicken
cream chop. This dish, found only at
Sahara, includes a hefty portion of breaded
and fried chicken drizzled with a decadent
lemon and garlic sauce.
While the standard menu is plenti-
ful, Touma references the “not-so-secret
menu,” which features chicken cream chop
and their famous Sahara fries loaded with
lemon sauce. Diners can even opt for a
zesty falafel topping as a vegetarian alter-
native.
The outdoor patio is highly sought after
during the warmer months, while the inte-
rior has comfortable booths and plenty of
tables.
There are specials almost every night of
the week from 5-9 p.m., such as free kids’
meals on Mondays, half-off bottles of wine
on Wednesdays and $5 mixed drinks on
Thursdays.
Social media also plays a big role in the
business — Sahara’s Instagram account is
full of drool-worthy food photos, and its
Facebook page has more than 6,000 fol-
lowers and counting.
Even with a growing number of fans,
Touma always stays true to his philosophy
of fresh, flavorful and festive cuisine. •
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