(415) 651-4608
1075 Sutter St
(Larkin Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.788
-122.4179
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast
Saha
Last updated 11.10.09
What People Are Saying About Saha
The Owner
Saha
Owner
Saha Restaurant is the gift of food, wine, music, and spice that Mohamed blends and fuses into his distinctive brand of Arabic fusion cuisine. Chef Mohamed Aboghanem brings his life-long passion for food to the delighted patrons of Saha. Moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1986 from his native yemen, Mohamed brought the exotic flavors of the old world with him. After being Chef-Owner of the patisserie cafe on folsom street for ten years, Mohamed Introduces his new restaurant vision with Saha. Tastes that arise out of dreams. Smells that entice. Music that delights. Let them dance…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Beyond the hotel lobby is an elegant, rectangular-shaped dining room dominated by cherry red chairs, leather banquettes and candles flickering atop cream-clothed tables. A four-seat bar is tucked into a far corner. Middle Eastern music tiptoes through the space as light pours through a stained glass section of the ceiling, illuminating framed photos of Yemen and Tibet. Bubbly waitresses sport head-to-toe black with colorful waist wraps. – – The Food – Chef Mohamed Aboghanem prepares the Yemeni cuisine of his childhood with a subtle Cal-European accent.…
05/15/08
Best of everything!
by tinschen
This is a true jewel among restaurants in SF! The Chef is a master of spices. The flavor of every dish was very well balanced but still had a nice exotic touch, very interesting for ones taste buds! The decoration on the ceiling and walls creates a very warm atmosphere. Staff is extremely attentative and friendly, they will explain everything to you, as there may be a few things that one may not be familiar with. Make sure you make a reservation. It is a must while in San Francisco!
05/04/08
Grrreat!
by Tanglewood
Located in the lobby of the Carlton Hotel where the wife and I were staying, we couldn't help but smell the wonderful aromas each night going up to our room. After a day of sightseeing we were too exhausted to leave the hotel so we thought, hey why not try Saha. We made an 8pm rez thru the Hotel and they sat us right away even though the place was pretty full. We started with a cabbage special that the waiter recommended, it was a cold appetizer that had rice, tomatoes,onions over a yogurt sauce...fantastic. So was the lamb and the vegan tofu special. If you crave unique middle eastern fusion food, go here, in fact stay upstairs the Hotel Carlton was pretty good as well.
- Pros: great flavors,service
- Cons: some seats are real close together to other parties
01/13/08
Fusion Fantastic
by revolvez
I've been to this restaurant a few times for dinner and I always come away with a delighted palette. It really is fusion food and while some of the flavors and ingredients are common to Arabic food, it is more of its own thing than anything else. 95% of the dishes are complex, beautiful, and fresh and include a lot of local ingredients. The meats are cooked perfectly and the zaatar is good in any of the plates they serve it with. I was surprised to see the "free glass of champagne" note on this site. I've never been offered one... However, the staff are all very pleasant. If you order "S..p Yo Mama", be patient so they cook it well. It is a fab desert but the phillo was very undercooked when served to us. Don't ask for the explanation of the origins of the name...
The Details on Saha
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Reservations are available through the Saha website.
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Message from Saha
- $30 prefix courses
- Perfect for parties
- Online reservations
Saha Restaurant is the gift of food, wine, music, and spice that Mohamed blends and fuses into his distinctive brand of Arabic fusion cuisine. Chef Mohamed Aboghanem brings his life-long passion for food to the delighted patrons of Saha.
Moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1986 from his native yemen, Mohamed brought the exotic flavors of the old world with him. After being Chef-Owner of the patisserie cafe on folsom street for ten years, Mohamed Introduces his new restaurant vision with Saha.
Tastes that arise out of dreams. Smells that entice. Music that delights. Let them dance with your senses. Using only the finest and purest of Ingredients, Mohamed uses the term "communicate" when speaking of how he mixes the flavors of his dishes. Guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne.
Instant Offer
Complimentary appetizer w/ purchase of two entrees.
Only with the first visit.
Saha
1075 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 651-4608
One Coupon Per Customer. Must Present Coupon and Mention Citysearch.
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