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Sahara Rochdale, located at 256 Yorkshire St, Rochdale, is a culinary gem that captivates both locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with many reviews praising the friendly staff and relaxed vibe. Diners frequently mention the extensive menu, offering a wide variety of dishes, making it a challenge to choose just one!
One standout item is the chicken tikka, loved for its incredible flavor and freshness, often complemented by their delectable naan, which stands out in its own right. Reviewers like Soifur rave about the 'clean, delicious foods' making the restaurant a highly recommended spot for anyone craving authentic flavors.
Additionally, Sarah Jackson highlights the massive portion sizes, suggesting that sharing is a viable option, while the jug of lassi is an exquisite addition to balance out the flavorful kick of the dishes.
Those returning after refurbishment, like Samie Mahmood, attest to the improved quality, noting their favorite meals and the lovely dining spaces. While there are minor critiques regarding prices and portion sizes, customers agree the superb food quality and excellent service more than compensate for it. With rave reviews unanimously singing its praises, Sahara Rochdale is a must-visit for any food enthusiast!
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Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Sahara Rochdale
Review highlights
Based on 585 reviewsSahara Rochdale is widely praised for its flavorful and fresh cuisine, with particular appreciation for dishes such as chicken tikka, seekh kebabs, and biryanis served alongside delicious naan bread. The restaurant offers a broad and varied menu with generous portion sizes, catering well to diverse tastes. Customers often highlight the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and the friendly, respectful staff who contribute positively to the overall dining experience. While the food quality and variety are consistently commended, service speed has occasionally been noted as an area for improvement, though recent feedback suggests enhancements have been made. Overall, Sahara Rochdale is regarded as a welcoming venue that delivers satisfying meals with a good balance of taste, quantity, and attentive service.
The food is incredible, got the chicken tikka and seek kebab on nan. The nan bread was so delicious on its own! Chicken tikka had so much flavour, clean, delicious foods, highly recommended.
Lovely chilled place with friendly staff. The food choice is huge, hard to choose! The portion sizes are massive too, we could have shared one meal really, but we wasn't complaining! The jug of lassi was gorgeous and well needed as our dishes did have a kick. Highly recommend!
I used to visit Sahara Grill back before the refurbishment - the food has got even better. Recently visited with my Mrs (12/06/21) Alhamdulillah space was good and a lot variety of food to order from and got served and waited on excellently amazing manners and respect. The food was amazing fresh and my Mrs loved it (she is very picky eater) she really loved the Chicken Kebab on naan and the Biryani and extra fries. I had the Melt Fillet Steak amazing and the Sahara Salad. I used to have the mix fajitas with half rice and half chips but went to the steak this time (wasn't disappointed). They also have 2 areas where you can eat inside some where quiet for families and somewhere there is a lot noise between customers which is great in my eyes for privacy. The only thing I can say 2 down sides (please do not take offence just giving my honest review) but in my eyes its nothing major they are a tad expensive (but the food it worth it) and the portions are slightly smaller compared to previously when I used to visit (not a big issue in my eyes other friends have stated the same) or it could be the way the present the food but I am sure if you request extra chips/food they will be willing to honour your request. **EDIT/UPDATE** Changing from 4 Stars to 5 Stars since eating a lot more out in the Greater Manchester, Bradford and Leeds region this place is one off the best restaurant I have been too, would 100% recommend to family and friends. Parking can be a pain but nothing major. Food is always fresh on point, never had an issue with it being cold or anything. My Mrs loves the Biryani here (she is very picky). Only once I was given the wrong food but it was rectified within 10 minutes (not a big issue), the staff are super friendly and so is the owner.
Absolutely spot on, will be back.
Very tasty food and not bad prices, however the time taken from sitting down to our order being taken was too long. It would have been 5 stars otherwise. Update the service this evening was much much better.
Food is so good here! Always amazing. The lamb handi is one of the best curries you will get in Rochdale
Had a great experience at Sahara Grill in Rochdale. I ordered the chicken melt steak, which was full of flavour and cooked perfectly. My friend had the kobedi, which was also really tasty and well seasoned. The service was excellent – very fast and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back again.
5 stars for Sahara from me! I have been going to Sahara for about 15 years now. The team are always very friendly and are able to maintain a family friendly and cozy environment. My personal favourite is the melt chicken steak. The chicken wings and lamb chops are also belter. If you’re local to rochdale, and have not visited Sahara, you are missing out big time.
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Opening hours
- Monday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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