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Sahara By The Park

100 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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Find Sahara By The Park

100 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia

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+61 2 9747 4540
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sahara By The Park

Sizzling charcoal flames greet you at the window, setting the pace for authentic Anatolian dining right on Burwood Road. Regulars flock here for the smoke-licked shish kebabs, oven-fresh pide, and leisurely morning breakfast spreads loaded with cheeses, jams, and bottomless hot tea. Upstairs provides a quieter perch for banquets, while downstairs buzzes with neighborhood energy. The meal winds down over house-baked baklava paired with a chilled glass of salty ayran.

  • Window Charcoal Grill: An open charcoal BBQ grill sits directly in the storefront window, searing marinated shish over open flame.
  • Traditional Turkish Breakfast: Platters loaded with cheeses, jams, hot eggs, and tea refills turn morning visits into an unhurried ritual.
  • Group Gatherings & Split Bills: Upstairs and downstairs seating easily hosts work groups and parties, backed by seamless split billing.
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Why Guests Choose Sahara By The Park

Experience genuine Turkish hospitality, open-charcoal grilling, and unhurried dining in Burwood.

  • Flame-Grilled Open Charcoal Barbecue

    Meats are flame-grilled over an authentic charcoal barbecue positioned right by the window, infusing shish kebabs and cutlets with a distinctive smoky char.

    the very first thing that caught my attention was the open grill by the window, with shish kebabs cooking over the flames.

    Street View 360

  • Seamless Split Billing for Groups

    Group dinners and work functions can settle up without friction thanks to rare, accommodating bill-splitting flexibility.

    The fact that they allow split bills is something unique as rarely this is allowed these days!

    makaela shoshana

  • Authentic Turkish Breakfast Feast

    Morning guests enjoy an elaborate traditional breakfast spread featuring baked breads, cheeses, and jams with attentive tea refills and leisurely hospitality.

    The service was wonderful and attentive, filled our tea cups without asking, and continually checked up on us.

    Dilara Yılmaz

  • Customisable Sweetness on Desserts

    Guests can tailor their dessert experience to their exact preference with sweetness served separately on the side.

    I really like that they serve the sugar syrup separately, so you can decide how sweet you want your dessert.

    Cao Kim Ngân

  • Deeply Caring, Hospitable Ownership

    Owners and staff take genuine care of patrons and neighbours alike, creating a personal and deeply welcoming community bond.

    The owner of the place was also very kind and genuinely caring, personally checking in with each guest.

    mert sarıyaprak

  • Unhurried and Relaxed Atmosphere

    The layout and unhurried dining pace create a comfortable, relaxed environment where patrons never feel pushed to move on.

    It’s somewhere you can sit, talk, and actually enjoy your time without feeling rushed.

    Street View 360

Charcoal-grilled specialties and traditional wood-fired favorites

  • Pide

    The pide was amazing, and the sauces were clearly made fresh and full of flavour, not the generic stuff you often get elsewhere.

    Street View 360

  • Shish Kebabs

    I’ve eaten a lot of shish kebabs over the years, and I can confidently say these were some of the best I’ve had.

    Street View 360

  • Lamb Cutlets

    The lamb was tender, juicy, fatty and perfectly charred. Love the bread soaked with lamb juice sitting on the bottom of the dish.

    Jeramie Amancio

  • Mezze Platter

    Today we shared the mezze platter which was huge and filling. Everything was fresh and delicious, loved the borek.

    Lynne Lee

Other favorites

Traditional morning spreads, accompaniments, and authentic desserts

  • Turkish Breakfast

    Took a friend for their incredible Turkish breakfast (seriously, look at this spread!)

    Alex Iwanus

  • Ayran

    If you come here, you have to try the ayran.

    Cao Kim Ngân

  • Pilaf

    And I absolutely love their pilaf.

    Cao Kim Ngân

  • Kunefe

    Was craving something sweet and decided to order their Kunefe/Knafeh. First time having this dessert and I really enjoyed the combination of textures.

    Nigel Mak

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining at Sahara By The Park

  • Customisable Dessert Sweetness

    Dessert sugar syrup is presented on the side rather than pre-soaked, allowing guests to tailor the sweetness of their dessert to their liking.

  • Accommodating Split Billing

    Group meals and work functions are simplified through accommodating split billing handled directly by welcoming staff.

  • Attentive Hot Tea Refills

    Morning breakfast diners enjoy attentive hospitality with staff proactively refilling hot tea cups without needing to be asked.

  • Personal Community Hosting

    Guests are greeted personally by the owner, who connects with diners and introduces community regulars during their visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Yes, bookings are recommended as the restaurant gets very busy with regular diners and groups. Tables can be reserved across the downstairs, upstairs, and outdoor seating areas.

Can our group split the bill?

Yes, Sahara accommodates split billing for group and work dinners, with staff happily managing individual payments.

What is included in the Turkish breakfast spread?

The breakfast spread is a massive platter featuring fresh wood-fired bread, cheeses, jams, eggs, fruit, and continuously refilled hot tea. Portion sizes are very generous and hearty.

How large are the portions?

Portions are substantial and dishes like pides, shish kebabs, and mixed platters are large and ideal for sharing between pairs or groups. Take-home containers are also common.

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