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Sahara East

Hookah Bar and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Sahara East

5.6^/10

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"Mint tea + hookah = awesome combination."(3 Tips)
"Awesome spot with amazing garden in the back"(2 Tips)
"Great and fun staff, that always play your type of music."(5 Tips)
"best place in New York City the best hookah"(3 Tips)

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Yasaman MahdianAugust 29, 2018
Awfully dirty place. The whole time I was worried not to catch a disease or sth!
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
The chicken couscous at this Egyptian cafe is as good as it gets, bathed in broth redolent of root vegetables and cinnamon. Read more
Eli RojasJanuary 11, 2015
This hookah lounge is always live on the weekends. Great and fun staff, that always play your type of music. Hookah is always on point. GREAT PLACE TO BE AT!
Gloria CollazoApril 18, 2012
Awesome hummus and tahini. The Egyptian Mint Tea is phenomenal...and let's not forget the Tony Montana Hookah! Yummy.
Hakim TapiaMay 20, 2014
the best place in New York City to go and smoke hookah have some food Mediterranean food the service awesome
Andrew BeshaiAugust 21, 2011
Nice hang out spot, good hookah.. Prices are a little higher then regular hookah spots but what do u expect its the city... Theres an inside and outside
Gaurav AgarwalJuly 31, 2016
Loved the hookah. One of the best places for hookah in NYC
Hakim TapiaMay 20, 2014
the best place in New York City the best hookah and the Mediterranean food
W LJuly 5, 2013
An enjoyable hookah place with a lovely backyard. You're instantly transported to the another place.
Aziz MMay 23, 2014
Good & nice place the hookah is great
Caitrin FaciniAugust 3, 2013
Awesome spot with amazing garden in the back
GoodGirlPRSeptember 7, 2014
I booked an event at Sahara East on 11st and 1st Ave. Two hours before the event, they say they want each person to also spend $40. Do not patronize this place. #restaurants #nyc
Joseph StrausmanJuly 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Not the best place. When I went today, they changed the hookah from $15 to $17. Nice garden area in back, really nice and chill at night.
Senol ErdoganAugust 10, 2013
Perfect place and perfect service
Calvin MorrisseyJune 25, 2014
Ask for rufie. You'll know why.
Jared BrodskyDecember 15, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Awesome mint tea. Order the Mustafa special hookah. It's not on the menu. Just ask for it. They'll know.
Fernando FungJuly 12, 2013
Good at late night, but it gets too cramped.
Monica MunnOctober 8, 2009
Some of the best shisah in the East Village. Make sure you get tea with mint as well.
Jennefer ShpilmanSeptember 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
one of the best shisha bars in Manhattan
Daniel SMarch 16, 2013
I wouldn't suggest coming here. The hookah is expensive, you have to pay for a drink (even if it's water), and the gratuity is already included even though the service sucks :(
Angel SantiagoJuly 13, 2013
Hookahs on deck !!!!
Adam ClarkJuly 20, 2013
I dare you to find worse service in the east village. Not doable.
Shomari ThompsonAugust 3, 2013
They don't even tell you that it's cash only...
Barrett LaneAugust 15, 2010
Mint tea + hookah = awesome combination.
CRUZiiiEJune 11, 2011
I got assaulted by the staff here! Dangerous, scheming & bad people! Gang affiliated. Don't go!!
Amanda SmithFebruary 21, 2012
There was vomit under our table and it got all over my shoes. No compensation after arguing with the rude and obstinate staff.
Alvin PAugust 13, 2011
Inattentive waitstaff. Very disappointed. And I double tipped (automatic gratuity)!
Jamie H.January 13, 2012
You're here? Leave.
MelissaDecember 27, 2011
Automatic gratuity even if you're only with 1 other person? Horrible service, spilled drinks all over the place. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Julie LeeSeptember 1, 2013
I've never experienced such terrible and rude service in my life. Is this legal?
Jake Prescott HebertJanuary 13, 2012
The worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant, hands down.
Adeel RSeptember 24, 2011
Management is extremely rude. Take your business elsewhere.
UNDRCRWN APPARELMay 31, 2011
Don't come here. This place sucks. Rude staff + automatic gratuity = no bueno
Fyza HashimDecember 10, 2010
Terrible, don't even try it.

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