Saj is the most festive dish of the Azerbaijani and Turkish table, usually made for two or more. Lamb or chicken is seared with peppers, tomatoes, potato, and onion on a cast-iron saj pan and brought to the table on it. The secret is high heat and quick stirring so the juices stay in. Eaten by hand, with bread and herbs. Below are the best places for saj in Baku.
- Best value: Otdıx, Kənd çolpasından sac 25 ₼
- Most choice: Otdıx, 4 kinds
- Price range: 25–50 ₼ (from 4 menus)
Recommended places
1
Otdıx
What to order: Quzu ətindən sac 36 ₼ · Can ətindən sac 38 ₼ · Kənd çolpasından sac 25 ₼
Hours: 11:00–00:00
2
Art Garden (Karvansaray)
What to order: Sac Kənd Çolpası İlə 25 ₼ · Sac Quzu İlə 30 ₼ · Sac Dana Əti İlə 35 ₼
Hours: 11:00–23:00
3
Sumakh Restaurant
Hours: 12:00–23:00
4
Shah Restaurant & Gallery
Hours: 12:00–00:00
5
La Kükü
Hours: 10:00–23:00
6
Art Club Restaurant
What to order: Sac quzu ilə ( 900 gr ) 50 ₼ · Sac toyuq ilə ( 900 gr ) 40 ₼ · Sac can əti ilə (900 gr) 50 ₼
Hours: 12:00–02:00
7
Araz Terrace
What to order: Tərəvəzli Sac 31 ₼
Hours: 10:00–23:00
8
Qaynana Restoranı
Hours: 08:00–23:00
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat saj in Baku?
The most recommended spots for Saj in Baku are Otdıx, Art Garden (Karvansaray), Sumakh Restaurant and Shah Restaurant & Gallery. The list is based on real user reviews.
How much does saj cost in Baku?
Based on menus on Harda, Saj in Baku costs 25–50 AZN (11 menu items at 4 places).
What meat is saj made from?
Most commonly lamb and chicken. Some restaurants also offer beef and mixed-meat saj.
How many people does saj serve?
Traditionally two, but large portions feed four. Best to ask when ordering.