Best Middle Eastern Food In Sacramento

You are a bit curious about the foodie delights of Middle Eastern dishes. Alas, heading overseas isn't in the budget. Luckily for us here in Sacramento, that's simply not an issue. Choose any country in the Middle East, and you'll be able to find a restaurant here that showcases the best dishes of the many regions in that diverse part of the world. All you need is your appetite, which will be well attended to. Check the list below for suggestions, find the best spot for you, and enjoy!

Famous Kabob
1290 Fulton Ave., Suite C
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 483-1700

This family-owned restaurant offers a true taste of kabob heaven. Naturally, that's not all. The menu is quite extensive, including meat and vegetarian dishes to delight any palate. You'll need your appetite to be under control here. The list of kabobs will take some time to sift through, and these really are the highlight of the menu. For a genuine, made on-site, and very tasty beverage, ask for their doog, a great choice for the adults in your party. It is a yogurt drink, and your smile will tell everyone how wonderful it is.

Darna
925 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-7500
www.darnasac.com

Darna offers a fine fusion of Mediterranean and American food. What you can expect is an attentive staff and a menu that includes your favorite dishes, including dolmas, hummous, and shawarma, all with a bit of a modern touch. What you'll find is that these signature dishes retain their Mid-Eastern roots. The meat served here is Halal, and is from the finest purveyors in the area. Treat yourself to the daily lunch buffet and indulge your taste buds for a truly wonderful experience, then relax as you head into the desert menu. Extraordinary is the best way to describe these after-meal treats.

Anatolian Table
2319 K St., Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 737-5767
www.anatoliantable.com

The delectable offerings here are from the Anatolian region of Turkey. That alone sets off the taste buds. Tugce Hazar, the owner, is a Turkish native. Authentic, mouth-watering offerings will bring you back. Your best bet on your first visit is their wonderful Doner Kebap. This is a traditional Turkish dish and is generally lamb, although veal and beef could be on the menu as well. Accompanying this dish will be pita bread, along with sauces and garnishes. Your meal will be served on a rather large round tray, and you'll be pressed to finish it all. Leftovers for lunch, anyone?

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Opa! Opa!
5644 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 451-4000
www.eatatopa.comThe Greek culture has been amazing foodies since, well, forever. Opa! Opa! continues this exuberant tradition right in the heart of Sacramento. For the last 20 years Phil and Mariann have been introducing the dining crowd to the best in Greek dishes. It's hard to pick just one dish out to highlight. You could start with the falafel platter, and work you way into The Opa! Opa! salad. If you still have room, try the vegetarian Moussaka. No rush, you will want to come back for a completely wonderful, and different dining experience, it's that good.

Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant
1121 White Rock Road
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-8787
www.afghancuisine.com

Traditional recipes with the finest ingredients are the hallmark of Bamiyan. You'll find that the rice here is about the best you've ever had. That's just for starters. This family-owned restaurant will amaze your taste buds at every turn. Start with the ashak appetizer, either the meat or vegetarian version. The next dish just could be the kabeli palow, which you will find on the menu under Sultan's (King's) Dinner For The Rice Lover. It is stunning, wonderfully presented, and more than mouth-watering. From an ancient culture straight to you, an amazing meal.

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