Sahara Tent Restaurant - Plaza Shah Alam at Bukit Bintang
Location: No 2 , jln tengku Ampuan zabedah E9/E section 9 Shara tent rest lotF,3 1st floor plaza Shah Alam, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Floor 1 · Plaza Shah Alam
The menu covers mandi rice (slow-cooked meat over fragrant rice), kabsah, grilled lamb chops, chicken shawarma, kebabs, hummus, falafel, and Arabic bread. The restaurant serves Arabic coffee and tea, alongside fresh juices and soft drinks. The tent-themed decor creates an atmospheric dining environment with Middle Eastern textiles, low seating options, and warm lighting. Sharing platters are designed for group dining, consistent with Arabic hospitality traditions. The portions are generous and the flavours bold.
A meal costs between RM20 and RM40 per person, with mandi rice dishes representing good value. The Plaza Shah Alam outlet serves the local community and is busiest during Friday prayers and weekend dinners. The halal certification is inherent in the cuisine. The restaurant provides a distinctive alternative to the Malaysian and Chinese options prevalent in Shah Alam.
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Sahara Tent Restaurant - Plaza Shah Alam
Sahara Tent Restaurant
The exterior of a restaurant at night. The restaurant has a distinctive architectural style with arched windows and decorative railings. A prominent sign above the entrance reads "Sahara Tent" with Arabic script below and a camel logo. There are several cars parked in front of the establishment.
Sahara Tent Restaurant
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Sahara Tent Restaurant
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Hummus with Meat
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Kebab Platter
A plate of grilled kebabs served with flatbread, grilled vegetables including tomato, onion, chili peppers, and shredded carrots, garnished with fresh basil.
Okra Stew with Rice
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Restaurant Interior with Bedouin Tent Decor
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Flatbread with dips and salad
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Lamb Chops with Salad and Naan
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Restaurant Interior with Bedouin Tent Seating
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Flatbread in a Basket
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Kibbeh with Tomatoes
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Fried Fish with Rice
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Salad with Lemon and Olive
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Roasted Chicken with Rice and Salad
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Fresh Salad
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Pineapple Smoothie
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Stewed Meat with Beans and Rice
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Shrimp and Rice Dish
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Espresso
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Camel Statue in Restaurant
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Outdoor Seating Area of a Restaurant
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Yellow Soup with Garnish
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Chicken and Rice Dish
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Chicken and Rice Dish
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Restaurant Interior with Traditional Decor
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Assortment of Fresh Juices
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Tea service at a cafe
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Middle Eastern Feast
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Lamb and Rice Platter
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Restaurant Interior with Traditional Seating
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Grilled Kebabs with Salad and Dip
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Buffet Spread with People in Traditional Attire
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Restaurant Interior with Traditional Decor
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Breaded Fish with Hummus and Salad
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Restaurant Interior
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Chicken Kebabs with Flatbread
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Orange Juice
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Falafel Platter
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Mezze Platter
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Restaurant Decor
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Lamb Chops with Sides
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Lamb and Rice with Flatbread
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Traditional Coffee Service
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Restaurant Napkin with Logo
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Buffet line with people
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Restaurant Interior
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Restaurant Interior
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Restaurant Interior
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Restaurant Interior
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Lamb and Rice Platter
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Banana Split and Ice Cream Sundaes
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Restaurant Interior with Bedouin Tent Decor
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