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Saha

Saha offers Arabic Fusion cuisine which is a blend of traditional Middle Eastern dishes and California cuisine with an Arabic influence. The menu is extensive with a large selection of small plates, entrees and a three course prix fixe option. Chef Mohamed Aboghanem is the only one in San Francisco who gives equal rights to vegans and omnivores by creating a menu with many options for any diet. An ever-changing and select list of wine and beer compliment the savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in our food. Please come join us for a culinary adventure!
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105 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(105 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 105 reviews
5 stars
(60)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(79)
  • neighborhood gem(50)
  • special occasion(44)
  • romantic(42)
  • good for groups(31)
  • notable wine list(21)
Saha Reviews List
Review 1 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Expected more

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Very Good) 4 / 5
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(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"hostess was super friendly! Parking across the street. No valet,validate your parking.ceiling and walls were painted very badly. I took a few photos and the background wasn't nice, they had a register and a messy shelf full of ketchup bottles and misc items. So in the photos, it looks like a real funky hole-in-the-wall kind of spot. And supposed to be somewhere romantic for Mothers Day! The food was yummy! I had a salmon salad and my hubby had a Mediterranean burger. We had mimosas and Rose Champagne. Both delicious! This place is very casual, not fancy. Our servers were 2 ladies whom were nice but one kept over explaining everything and seemed confused about the menu since she mentioned it was their first time to host a mothers day brunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great selection of dishes

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"There is a wide range of dish ingredients. We were a group of 5 and choose a variety of types of food. With the help of the waiter they all mixed well. It is a wonderful place to go where you leave contented but not uncomfortable. The wine paired very well with the food."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Middle Eastern food with new-age touch. And lots of vegetarian & vegan choices!
Great Service.
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 4 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The perfect pick

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I chose this restaurant for a vegetarian friend's birthday. We were not disappointed in any aspect. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious and exceptionally quiet. The music is kept to a low level so that one can have a quiet romantic conversation, while the lighting is bright enough to be comfortable to see. The waiters were very friendly and smiling and able to answer all of our questions. We ordered the prix fixe dinner and everything we selected was delicious and beautifully prepared and presented. We indulged in the vegan knafee for dessert, and I was especially surprised at how good it was using vegan cream cheese and vegan phyllo. I will be back and bringing other friends for special occasions."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quite of find!

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Arabic-fusion - spices test all of your taste senses - wonderfully aromatic and presentation impeccable. Only drawback is there are only a couple of meat entrees for the "non-vegetarian". The duck entree is to die for!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Yemeni-influenced dishes

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Yemeni-influenced dishes at Saha are an adventure of flavors! We ordered several of the small plates to share. Some were more exciting than others, but we were not disappointed by any. The prices are very reasonable. Saha occupies a small space and with a full restaurant the energy level was high. We have definitely added Saha to our short list of San Francisco restaurants."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 7 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is excellent, but

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"The food is excellent, but the dining room can be rather noisy."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Saha
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good. There

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good. There was some mix up and they brought me the wrong entree, which set off a long string of bad events - cold replacement item, etc. They were very nice about it, but it made for just an OK meal instead of a great one."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2006
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Review 9 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

There were five of us in our

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"There were five of us in our party and enjoyed every item selected. Nice pairing with wine. We lingered a long time. Service was very attentive and we were treated a welcome guest for several hours. It's a gem!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

beautifully seasoned, freshly

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"beautifully seasoned, freshly prepared food with small plates through entrees."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were very pleased with

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"We were very pleased with the food and service at Saha and we plan to return."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful menu with many different

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful menu with many different and interesting choices. Food was well prepared and delicious! Will definitely go back on my next trip to San Francisco."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Not the same-old, same-old

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Am in love with this adorable little restaurant! Charming ambiance; attentive, caring, helpful service (he got us out in time for theatre tickets, including dessert!); delicious food/interesting menu -- can't wait to come back and try more of the small plates. Our new pre-ACT go-to spot, made possible by convenient validated parking down the block."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thoughtful & unique flavors

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Very flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, unique combinations of ingredients and flavors - a memorable dining experience. Can't go wrong with any of the lamb dishes, especially the spicing of the lahem sougar. I've had a few rather uninteresting small plates, but honestly don't remember which ones. Interesting wine list - this past week we had an Italian barbera-pinot noir blend that was reasonably priced by the glass and bottle and paired well with the lamb. Every time I've been the chef stops by the table to check in, and the service is usually very friendly and attentive. Strongly recommended!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Don't miss this place!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best meal we've had in a long time. The menu was so creative and every thing we had was so fresh tasting and delicious, especially for those that like vegan and vegetarian meals with GF options. We are going to have to go back and try everything. It all looked amazing. The food prep seems to take a while or else they were busy but they brought out an extra appetizer to make up for our wait. I think we were the only ones with that issue though because it seemed like other people were served faster. We didn't mind though since we like taking hours to eat and we had a many course meal that night.
The only reason I rated ambiance as good and not great was that the restaurant is small which some people may like or not."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had the prix fixe menu,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had the prix fixe menu, with stuffed avocado for salad, lahem sougar for small dish and the sage duck for the entree. All were excellent. The wines we got (a Barbera and a Malbec) were very good, too."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 17 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Saha is a little gem in the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Saha is a little gem in the hotel carlton. It is a middle eastern restaurant that has a good menu to meat eaters and non-meat eaters. They do have prix fixe menu which you can chose what you want for $35 for one person. Not bad and the desserts are awesome. Hostess seated us early even though we were early. Good for groups but definitely had a god place for romantic dinner that isn't too romantic and quiet for some couples."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 18 for Saha
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

In spite of the enthusiastic

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"In spite of the enthusiastic reviews in some quarters, our party of three found the experience disappointing on a number of counts. First, it took a considerable amount of time before anybody arrived at the check-in desk. Then we waited a considerable amount of time before a waiter approached our table--I think there were simply not enough wait-people on duty. The chicken bastilla was disappointing, and my entrée came with parsnip potatoes that weren't even warm. Last but not least, there were two or three small plates Saha was out of, as well as at least one of the desserts. If this is typical, it's hard to imagine how the restaurant can keep a steady clientele or garner favorable reviews."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2003
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Review 19 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for vegans and omnivores!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
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"What a wonderful dining experience!
Delicious food. Great service. The owner and chef came around and introduced himself after the meal. Good wine list that even has some inexpensive bottles.
Wonderful for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores.
Am definitely going back and bringing more people!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Came back here because I had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Came back here because I had an amazing meal last May with friends. It was even better than I remembered! I brought new friends and they loved it as well. Everything we ordered was delicious."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gluten Free Gem near Theater Dist.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food. The menu was a treat for the 6 of us looking for a new dining experience. Also, many items Gluten free, which my daughter requires.
They were prompt, allowing us plenty of time to make a 8:00pm Theater performance.
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Dined on 03/29/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 22 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were thoroughly pleased

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were thoroughly pleased by Saha."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Heard about this restaurant

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Heard about this restaurant on Check Please, Bay area. It was delicious. Wanted to try lots of items on the menu. All that I selected were excellent. Food was nicely presented. Service was great. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Try Saha

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Saha has become one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. The service is doting without intrusiveness, and the food is deliciously unique and adventurous. If that wasn't enough, there are choices for the gluten free, vegan, and meat eating population, all prepared beautifully. The menu is large enough to make it easy to return repeatedly. After eating a meal at Saha, you will want to savor the spice memory for as long as possible. This includes non-spicy flavor as well as some warmer spices. Saha is a great place to bring visitors to San Francisco. It is small and intimate so large groups might be a little hard to accommodate.
Try Saha and you will be treated to something very special.
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Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I ordered the vegetarian fixed

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"I ordered the vegetarian fixed price menu. Everything I ordered was phenomenal, specifically the shiitake mushroom ravioli in mango, coconut milk, mint sauce."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Must not miss dining experience!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful Arabic fusion with knowledgeable wait staff that do a great job making suggestions to the newcomer. We make a point of bringing out of town guests to Saha and they are always very impressed with the cuisine and the entire Saha experience."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Greatest meal I've had since

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Greatest meal I've had since my childhood. I will go back, again and again."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

From texture, flavors to presentati

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"From texture, flavors to presentation - the exquisite culinary delights dreamed up by the masterful Executive Chef Mohamed is never short of AMAZING.
Make a reservation. Come hungry. Ask for the Specials. Order the 3 Course Prix Fixe with Wine & Finish with Mint Tea & a Slap Yo Mama.
Stuffed Avocado ~ Fresh Crab & Squid Salad Special - refreshing combination
Salmon Baklava ~ Scallop Special: phyllo dough lovers unite!
Lamb Tagine ~ Royale Classic North African Couscous - savory and tender"
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Saha
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We had a very unfortunate

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We had a very unfortunate experience. When our party of 6 first sat down for our 7pm reservation, the hostess informed us that we would have to be finished by 8:30 (due to another reservation). I have never had that happen. To make matters worse, at 8:15...when we had just asked for the check, she came back and reminded us we needed to leave! Combine this with the fact that food was not as good as I remember it from my first visit to Saha, suffice to say we will most certainly not be going back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2007
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Review 30 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was excellent. Staff

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Food was excellent. Staff was educated about the menu, winelist and very attentive."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 31 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my second visit.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was my second visit. The food and service was as excellent as my first visit. Very delicious and fresh dishes."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 32 for Saha
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A solid restaurant, especially

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A solid restaurant, especially as a hotel restaurant, but not as amazing as Yelp reviews suggested. Had to wait 5 minutes at hostess stand before a anyone on staff checked on me. Tables are really close together (had to move apart so I could squeeze into my seat) - not as intimate or romantic as I hoped. Heard a lot of our neighbor's conversation and had to lean forward to have a conversation across our own table for two. The decor feels affected or "put-on", not authentic. The food and waiter were awesome. This was a new cuisine for me and our waiter did a great job walking us through the menu, making suggestions, explaining ingredients, etc. The food was tasty and unique. I'd come back again for the food."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 33 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yet again, a hugely successful

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
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"Yet again, a hugely successful meal. We took foodie friends and they adored the whole experience. Everything was delicious, the pace of the meal worked for our conversation and the wines complimented."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I am impressed by the food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I am impressed by the food at Saha. The combination of flavors was spectacular. The service was friendly. The wine list was excellent and well priced. The wines complimented the food perfectly. I look forward to my next visit."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we had nothing but incredible

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"we had nothing but incredible service....attentive but not annoying and great understanding of the food and choices offered. Great spot for a romantic dinner and excellent wine."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 36 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Favorite Place to Eat with Friends

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Go to Saha with a small group and order small plates to share. This restaurant is a unique place to go. Many dishes are vegetarian or easily modified fo vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions also, just let your waitress know."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 37 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A San Francisco Favorite!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our third time here and again we loved it! There were five of us so we were able to order and share several of the small plates. The food is arabic fusion and the flavors are amazing. We especially loved the Yemeni Fouel and the Shakshuka. It is a small, cozy place but with an fun, exotic vibe."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 38 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food quality was excellent;

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food quality was excellent; service was solicitous without being overbearing; liked the eclectic decorations. The wine list was extensive but two downsides: On a Wednesday night, they were out of over a quarter of the list of reds; the wines are painfully overpriced.
One other note: They offer a $45 prix fixe dinner. Some of our group ordered it and others orders a la carte. For the same dish, the portion size given to those who ordered the prix fixe option was visibly smaller than that given to those who ordered a la carte."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This has been one of our very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This has been one of our very favorite restaurant for years. We've never once been disappointed in the Arab fusion food which is interesting, well executed and delicious. Waitress recommendations have always been great. Hidden away inside a hotel, the decor is charming."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Yemenese-Arabic fusion food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Yemenese-Arabic fusion food to delight the adventurous foodie. Greeted kindly and immediately seated. (Seat near the window had a little draft.) We were greeted by the waitress immediately with water, request for drinks, bread, and menus. After some time getting lost in the various menu items, we asked, and were narrowed down to handful of dishes taking consideration for our tastes (i.e. didn't tell us everything was good and therefore not helping us). She also made sugestions on sharing dishes which was a wonderful idea. Food came appropriately and was varied and wonderful. Certainly will go again to taste the other items we could not get to."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 41 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been eating Arabic food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I've been eating Arabic food and sweets all my life and I've never had any quite like this. You have to try out this restaurant... really clever, artistic take on middle eastern favorites... and many I've not had before... We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to go again soon..."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service (as in waitress) not

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service (as in waitress) not necessarily as friendly as the first time I was here (though perhaps this was because we were a big group.) Nonetheless, the chef and the chief waiter both very kindly came by again, which I always appreciate. Food amazing as always."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

They validate parking from

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They validate parking from a nearby garage for a discounted price. Loved the food. I will go back and take friends."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 44 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. We were there on a midweek evening and dined in early evening on a cold night so the restaurant was mostly empty so noise was very subdued. Next visit to San Francisco we will go back to Saha."
Dined on 12/26/2012
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is unique and off

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food is unique and off the chart good. Don't second guess yourself when you read "Salmon Baklava" and relate it to only dessert because with an open mind you can experience a mouth watering journey you never expected. The ravioli is awesome and so was the desert. I highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 46 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Saha satisfies every craving!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As a student, I cannot afford to eat out very often, but for this place I make an exception and order everything to my heart's delight. The menu offers many great gluten-free, vegetarian and seafood options that would delight most palates. I love the Stuffed Avocado salad, Yemeni Fouel, Maklouba and everything else I've tried.
If I could eat here everyday, I would."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 47 for Saha
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a fine dining experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was a fine dining experience at very reasonable prices. Very exotic spices and combinations used in this Yemeni(Middle Eastern) food with French touches (the chef-owner was trained at Cordon Bleu). The appetizers in particular were delicious and unusual with salmon in phyllo dough and a variety of spices just one of many examples. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable, the setting had a great Middle East feel and the contemporary regional music made Saha an all in all great find. We had the opportunity to speak with the chef who was pleased to elaborate on the food while keeping a keen eye on matters."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Saha
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A bit disappointing in the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A bit disappointing in the value category. The food overall was fairly tasty and the service was good, but not worth the $55 or so we paid per head (with wine). Adding to this feeling is the decor which I found a tad shabby given the image the restaurant is trying to convey."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2011
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Review 49 for Saha
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful Food!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a wonderful meal here and the service was friendly and professional. We arrived 20 minutes late due to traffic but the hostess had held our table even thought they were packed. We both had the 3 course prix fixe. I had the soup special, scallop appetizer and sage duck breast entree -- cooked perfectly to medium rare. My wife had quinoa and kale salad, the crab stuffed artichoke and the lamb Mansaf. We enjoyed everything, although the artichoke was a little tough. Wine recommendations were good. This was a great introduction to Yemeni food. It was quite loud, so don't go here to have an intimate dinner date --- but go for the food."
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Saha
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic