This place is very cozy and homey. The waitress was also very friendly. The Forest bowl was definitely my favourite. It’s got I love in one dish - roasted cauliflower, broccoli, pumpkin, pistachio and hummus. The chicken skewers weren’t anything special though.
I dined here on a Saturday night with a friend. We decided to get a few dishes and share. We had the following dishes:
- Bocconcini falafel ($3 each) - these were better than i expected. Crispy outside with a flavoursome, cheesy inside. Delish
- Haloumi fries ($12) - Haloumi cooked perfectly, plenty of crunch on the outside and the sauce was a good level of tang
- Israeli salad ($12) - a refreshing complement to the meal, fresh chopped salad with cucumber, tomato and onion
- "The forest" ($21) - Crispy cauliflower, broccoli
, chickpeas, roast pumpkin, carrot with hummus and pistachio. Yum! Veggies were all cooked well and were hearty and filling
- Pita bread ($2 each) - Soft, pillowy and warm pita bread worked a treat to mop up the dip.
Overall, I liked the food at Shenkin and didn't feel like I was missing out because there was no meat in what we ate.
Carly (@tippleandfodder)
+5
This busy little cafe is worth getting up early for just to make sure you get a seat.
I had the haloumi Shakshuka and it was great. Good coffee and service too.
Licensed cafe with some nice vegan dishes. I wouldn't normally notice but I was there with some vegans, and many of the starters fit the bill well, with some great cauliflower and hommus and fried dishes. The mains generally had meat or at least had cheese and we didn't have any of them and they seemed worse value at $20 compared to $10 for the starters. A few beers and wines available. Service is ok and there are tables on the street and out in a courtyard.
A trendy little cafe in the heart of Enmore with a middle eastern twist to their menu.
Staff are friendly and service is really quick. Lots of items on the menu and a variety of sweet treats in the display window.
I ordered the Ziva, which was tasty and I liked how all the condiments came out separately so you could mix to your own personal taste. The tastes of all the condiments were great. The cheese in the pasty wasn’t as rich as the menu suggests, but that’s ok. I suppose it’s good to be aware that it’s not just a subtle flavour.
I’d be interested to try some of the other things on the menu. The Shakshuka that was being served looked and smelled great.
Cute cafe which had been in my bookmarks for quite some time. And I'm glad to have finally made my way there because everything we tried was so delicious! Fresh and strong flavours although the portions are not too big for the price. Plenty of vegan options.
Really delicious food, huge portion, a really hearty lunch on a rainy day.
I have visited the Surry Hills Shenkin several times, but the visit to this Enmore one was particularly delightful without the long wait.
I took my mum who visited from overseas to try Shenkin, and she was very impressed with the middle eastern twist of brunch/lunch cafe food.
Staff were all friendly and attentive. Would definitely revisit.
Service is a bit mixed, and some dishes are definitely better than others - hence not 5 out of 5 - but the baked eggs are really flavourful and the waffles were the perfect texture. Great coffee and lovely atmosphere too. It does get busy so be prepared to wait at peak times, but it's worth it for those baked eggs!
When I lived in Melbourne one of my favourite places was Danny's. It was a little Israeli cafe run by a family. After moving back to Sydney I have been searching for a similar place.
And Shenkin Kitchen is nothing like Danny's. It is still very good. The vibe is Newtown, darkish lighting and large heavy tables.
I had the falafel burger with tempura veggies. My partner had the Shakshuka.
I would recommend that anyone who is a vegetarian get the burger. I have never seen a burger like it. Or tasted. Crunch vegetables, a patty of falafel, and avocado.
Apparently the shakshuka was amazing as well.
Loved it! Great food (all the dishes were really nice) and good, fast service. Will be coming back after being left with a deeply positive impression! :)
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