Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Newtown

Cairo Takeaway

86/100 (188 ratings)

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"Lovely little place we had dinner at the other night. The staff is awesome and the feel of this place is just unique which I am unable to explain in..."

Adnan Tanveer

"As a fan of Middle Eastern food, this particular restaurant offers an authentic and fresh Egyptian food. I commend them for their light and crunchy..."

Mae Dona

"Absolutely delicious food! I had a vegetarian mixed plate, that was a plentiful taste sensation. The staff, vibe including music was..."

Michael Spott

"Fabulous food, music and atmosphere! Highly..."

Paul Coutelas

"This place is amazing! Authentic Egyptian food and great vibes. Must try the Koshari and falafel plates. Owner Hesham is very friendly and was making..."

Marina Azer

"Quality food. Mixed plate was 👌. Service was on point too. Will defn be..."

Rebecca Song

"Love this place sooooo much!!! Thanks for the wonderful food and beautiful service, amazing music and the honey..."

Liz Jen

"My friend and I had a meat plate and lamb with cauliflower and rice. It was absolute perfection. I wanted to lick the plate clean...."

Jack Linton

"Such a cool vibe! Fresh, delicious food, staff are great. The owner came around serving complimentary sweets to everyone. Thanks Hesim & Mustafa..."

Seher Arslan

"I've never had a falafel wrap this delicious! Just thinking about it makes my mouth..."

Panda Le Koenig

"Such a good little discovery! It's the sort of place that makes you feel like you're eating out of their grandmothers kitchen. The only..."

Ben Burnett

"Mad delicious vegan options! The eggplant and the fried cauliflower are sooo good. Love the little pickled goodies on the side too..."

Kelsey Kobelka

"Loved our visit today for lunch. Food was amazing. As we had my 2 year old granddaughter with us it was practical to sit in the courtyard - perfect..."

Kerry Snape

"Excellent food which was very flavourful. Tried the chicken rolls and falafel. Falafel was definitely one of the best Ive had in Sydney. There..."

Tanuj Abrol

"My rating is based on one food item only and that’s the lamb kofta pocket. It was delicious! Can’t wait to go back and try the other dishes..."

Kristine

"Impressed by this little dinner! Great portions and really tasty. The cute little backyard won my puppy’s heart and the service was so good!..."

Panda Lover

"Indeed, everything tasted as good as it looked; the fattoush salad was freshly made with handfuls of crunchy pita chips, and the cold vegetable stew..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"We were very thankful for the great meal. We liked the lamb köfte and the falafel at most. The Dessert was very tasteful aswell. We‘ll..."

Aleks

"Cairo is delicious, very Enmore/Newtown crowd but the food is why you’re here and the food is good. It’s not cheap for what it is but it’s..."

Tiges

"A very humble and small eatery that’s definitely worth checking out if you’re after something different. I recommend getting the meat platter and..."

Eunifoodie

"Loved everything about CT ! A simple but very clever menu - takes care of everybody’s needs ! The falafels were as good as any you’d get anywhere..."

Gana

"Although the falafel and other dishes are a slight variation to traditional middle eastern food, it’s still very good and brings back warm feelings..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"I just happened to stumble across this spot whilst running some errands in the hood. I only got to try the hibiscus iced tea and cabbage rolls. I am..."

Marianna Tuccia

"When your veggies 🍅 look this good, you’ll wanna eat every bite.😋 ‘Mixed vegetarian platter’ - falafel, cauliflower, eggah (Arabian..."

Sydney Food Lover

"The falafels here are amazing and are a definite must try. We ordered two places - one with falafels and the other with kofta. Both dishes were..."

Jessica Taniran

"This inconspicuous eatery on Enmore Rd has no real signage from the street, you have to be looking for this place to find it! When you walk into..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Fantastic! Browsed the selection of Middle Eastern restaurants around Enmore and ended up here. A little pricey for lunch but worth it. Great..."

Lachlan Hoyle

"Very well prepared meats and a lot of amazing vegetable options and just one of the pita pockets is a decent size. There's a lot of competition in..."

Dominic Svensson

"Best falafel in Sydney. Maybe even the whole world. Everything they make is delicious and fresh, you literally can’t go wrong...."

Fat Boi

"We walked pass this place on a Saturday evening and it was super packed so decided to come back the following week for lunch. The place serves..."

Wendy

"This place is always packed, and it’s not hard to see why. Can’t fault the food or the service, and the space is lovely for enjoying a platter..."

Jenni

"I’d heard of Cairo Takeaway but I got a strong recommendation to try it from an English school teacher who is Chinese and Jewish and called herself..."

Andy Quan

"Yummmm! Love this place. We ordered the meat dish and the bean dish. The flavours were amazing, especially the chicken- that was my absolute..."

Phfat

"This place is buzzing with the best range of Egyptian food in Sydney! If you’re looking to go back in time and experience Egyptian culture this is..."

Thomas Mikhail

"Charcoal cooked meats alongside freshly made falafels. The place is pumping every night - literally house remix are played at full volume. The salad..."

Alice Brandli

"Good food, good price. Not the best service but the people is pretty friendly so it's ok. Drinks: Small selection of wines and beers (they sell..."

Chris Vera

"A giant YES to this place and a MUST for your foodie bucket list in Inner West.This little corner venue opposite the Enmore Theatre is focused..."

Carly (@tippleandfodder)

"It's the mid-afternoon slump on King Street. The coffee bars are slowly winding down. Lunch is well-over, and there's not many on the street. I'm..."

TrufflePig

"This is a fast, cozy and delicious food joint hidden away on a corner of Enmore Rd. It's beginning to become a bit of a staple for me before I head..."

Claire

"This smallish restaurant/takeaway is located on Enmore Road. Check out their menu, place your order and make payment at the counter. Service is..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Such a good feed at Cairo Takeaway! I've never really tried Egyptian food, but now that I have I can honestly say that I would definitely recommend..."

The Naked Food Addict

"Had lunch here Saturday and ordered the mixed meat plate. Food was top notch, especially the kofta! The staff were fantastic... Highly recommended,..."

Owen Brophy

"Delicious food and a friendly funky atmosphere. We had the vegi mixed plate and the koshari lentils and rice. Open til late too which is a bonus,..."

Zach McKay

"I came here with some friends on a weekend night and it was pretty full. They managed to squeeze us in.We sat outside on the wicker tables..."

Bottomlesspit

"C A I R O ☆ T A K E A W A Y This modest restaurant on the corner draws in huge crowds every night.The reason why? Because they..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Delicious food, friendly staff and good vibes! If you want some hands down amazing felafel and chicken plates this is the place, and if the smell..."

Kat Crittle

"This was my second visit to Cairo Takeaway and this time it was breakfast on the long weekend. The restaurant had an outdoor courtyard, inside..."

Julie Mockett

"Cairo Takeaway mirroring the Cairo you had in your mind by importing the wooden vegetable cafes and glass-bottled colas. This new Aussie..."

Saudifooodie

"The food tasted amazing and the portion size was more than enough! The service was awesome as well! Everyone was heaps friendly and accomodating..."

Fara Julianna Lew

"If you want the best falafels in Sydney, go here.There aren't many Egyptian places in Sydney, so I was super excited for Cairo Takeaway to..."

Nadia

"Awesome food. Perfectly cooked meat, good serving size and friendly staff. The sweet potato crisps were addictive. Give it a go. Would definitely..."

Sam Mular

"Total gem. Loved the take on Middle-Eastern food. The charcoal chicken is something else. We are ordering for a second time takeaway..."

Steve

"WOW! A low key and chilled eatery with fresh, light ingredients. I ordered the CAULIFLOWER ROLL - roasted cauliflower in a thin pita-pocket style..."

Liam

"A new hidden gem on Enmore Road. Only been opened for two weeks. The falafel was crispy and fresh and the chicken is coated in a delicious sauce. The..."

Debra Lade

"A lovely and unique experience! The presentation was aesthetically pleasing and the flavours were on point! Service was a tad busy so food took a..."

Jane D

"An Australian take on Egyptian food. Liked the service, the food options were great. The food doesn't taste very authentic, but they have a good take..."

Abdelrahman Elghanam (Boudy)

"Food was delicious and tasted very authentic. Tastes like you are in the streets of Egypt. The food is cheap/reasonable and there are vegetarian..."

Alfred Tao

"Amazing food!! Super fresh and excellent value. We had the meat platter, vegetarian, chilli chips and dip platter. 😋 cute courtyard at the back..."

K

"A little corner shop near Enmore Theater. We came here for dinner before catching a show at Enmore Theater. We waited for about 10 mins for an..."

Caroline C

"Love this place, have been back as the food is delicious and generous portion sizes. Great place to take vegan friends. Menu has a wide selection. So..."

Isabelle Nunn

"A fully sick joint for a casual meal. Grab yourself a mixed platter, a hibiscus tea and a seat at the back (weather permitting)! Hella flavourful and..."

Danny Nguyen

"Our fave local night out. A bit busy most days but great and quick thinking service, food is delicious, made with love and wholesome. Menu has..."

Hajar Bakar

Pasha's Turkish Restaurant

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"Amazing food, great service. Been here a few times, always go back! The shared dip platter is my fave. Lots of different flavors to try. Almost takes..."

Sumeja

"Absolute stunner of a meal. I was scrolling through my phone and remember having this last year. It was one of my first Turkish meals I’ve had-..."

Jessica S

"One of my favourite restaurants. The food is sooooooo good. My favourites include the iskender, sigara borek, trio of dips and manti. I also love the..."

J.J

"Love the food. Haven't been disappointed yet. Good service, authentic tastes, good servings. They have achieved the ambience and the decor lends..."

Gabriela Estefan

"Pashas is by far one of the best joints in all of Sydney. Their mouth watering meze platter with a variety of options always leaves me craving for..."

Ypak5074

"Been here twice now. Food is excellent; staff are friendly and accommodating; the seating and vibe is homely and intimate. Very suitable for a date..."

Portia Nora

"Authentic Turkish CuisineI visited this restaurant after recommendation from my sister in law who loved the meals. It is located at the end..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"What I love about this place is how lively it is. Belly dancers, friendly staff, beautiful interior decor and exquisite food, Pasha’s really..."

Thomas Mikhail

"Loved the authenticity of this place. The drinks & the food & the music, all of it was lovely. Felt like I was back in my trip to turkey. The..."

Dania Jamal Hawat

"We've been seeing this restaurant on our journeys to and from Newtown's other restaurants and decided to try it out on a pleasant Friday night. The..."

Prasanna Kovalam

"Very pleasant experience. Excellent interior. Staff were too busy to attend to our dessert. But all the other food was excellent and a cultural..."

Kalumi

"Stop here on Sunday evening for dinner. The place is very welcoming and has a great feel. Staff was very helpful. We ordered off the vegetarian menu..."

Average_Joe_Eatting_Out

"Pasha is the best Turkish restaurant I have ever been. Coming from that part of the world I appreciate the food and know when it's authentic. Pasha..."

Foodlover

"November 2016:One of my favourite Turkish restaurants after so many years, with each visit getting better & better. Traditional decor &..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Left this restaurant with a food hangover that I will tell my future grandchildren about. Felt like I was in Istanbul, except nobody was trying to..."

Mike

"I had a friends birthday dinner here and got the $40 banquet. The entree started with dips and bread and pomegranate salad, the bread kept on coming..."

Derek Lee

"My favourite restaurant. Food is so beautifully presented and tastes incredible. A must visit!!! My favourite dish is the Manti and Sujuk! 100%..."

April Overton

"A couple of colleagues and I have discovered Pasha's Turkish Restaurant over a year ago. Growing up in Turkey made my expectations high before dining..."

Seda

"A wonderful Turkish restaurant complete with belly dancing, the decor really adds to the great Turkish atmosphere. The food is excellent and so is..."

Brett Richards

"Great food, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend the Mix dips, sigara borek and vine leaves as an entree following with the Yogurtlu Kebab as a..."

Adalet Ozlem Pinar

"This place has a great atmosphere. We loved the decorations and the music. It all felt very authentic. Especially when the belly dancer came..."

Thuy-Vi Truong

"Went here with a group of friends for Turkish breakfast. Such a good experience, beautiful decor and it was very fun and social having a table full..."

Jojo

"Something that’s still relatively new to Pasha’s is the Bosphorus Style breakfast they put on every Sunday from 9am to 2pm. For $30 you can..."

Heneedsfood

"Excellent. Had a fantastic meal here. Ordered off the menu and shared 3 entrees and one main between two of us. Particularly loved the borek and the..."

Charlie Quinn

"Whilst enjoying our mixed grill, the music suddenly became quite loud, attracting a lot of attention. A beautiful female belly dancer came twirling..."

Angelica Woolley

"Excellant food nice place we enjoied a lot..."

Ali Nemati

"Loved all the food here. Served with a smile and very tasty. Definite go again..."

Andrew

"Food was good, nothing amazing but certainly no complaints. Service wasn't great but it was a very busy night for..."

Ben Bj

"Delicioussss. I was there with group of my friends last Saturday, We had banquet for whole group; dips with Turkish bread were to die for, I also..."

Peterrrrr

"Belly dancer was an eye full!. Came here on a recommendation of a friend. Had the $40 banquet which came with delicious dips and warm Turkish bread...."

Lily_nz80

"This restaurant is best in Sydney, we had banquet for 4, food was delicious, service was..."

Dan

"Delightfully decorated - really lovely atmosphere. The place has a great vibe and the food is excellent and plentiful. You almost don't need a..."

Basil

"The manager's recommendations for food and wine were excellent. I had a wonderful night out with my..."

Martina

"I went Pashas with group of friends...food was great, service was excellent...%100..."

Michael

"Thanks to pashas resturant. Hi my name is nature i have been in pashas last week with my group of friends .we ate a banquet 3 it was awesome i love..."

Askim

"Great night out. We were supposed to go to Bloodwood on Saturday night but after being told we would have to wait for 1.5 hours we stumbled on..."

Celtic Rose

"Recommended. Excellent, well-priced food; good service; slightly kitsch setting. One of the better Turkish restaurants in..."

Paul Mayson

"Simply Great!. I certainly recommend this place to anyone. Delicious food, well served, polite service.. fantastic experience. Just make..."

Rony Zlochevsky

"Tasty turkish. I have been to Pasha's twice now and both experiences have been great. The first time i had the banquet for $40 which was real value..."

Julie Mockett

"Lived just around the corner for more than a year now and hadn't tried pashas until tonight. We were impressed! Hommus with pastimes, prawns in raki,..."

Nicole Scott

"Beautiful Turkish cuisine. The restaurant location and decor were perfect. No complaints about the service. Our meals were absolutely..."

Fiona Boughey

"Original flavoured dips and mains, great vegetarian selections as well, wonderful food, great service will be coming here..."

Cathryn Heise

"Deeelicious. We had the banquet, and oh my god, so much food! We were full after just the entrees, which were amazing. The grilled zucchini was..."

Tab

"WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE. Well, having read the other reviews I have to say - it was FANTASTIC! Have never eaten Turkish food before. We had the..."

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