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

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Naomi H.

"Fast service and amazing food. The Gyros is quite..."

Hien Tran

"Has the lamb gyros, it was really nice. The chips were on the inside so not a lot of them, but they added a nice..."

Andrew C

"Every bite is amazing!!! True Mediterranean home cooking, family run! We will be back..."

Viktor Meier

"A must-try. Lots of repeat business which is always a good sign. There have been a negative review below on prices - perhaps putting revised menu..."

Ludy Kae Mateo

"Highly recommend. Food was cooked perfectly and wait was short. Staff were welcoming and the restaurant has a warming atmosphere. Great..."

Fusebox33

Abduls

86/100 (1497 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I LOVE this place. Gruff service from a man of few words, who has occasionally been known to smile, in a small hole in the wall take-away, on the..."

Turkiyem

"The Vegetarian Plate (4/5): This plate had a generous serving of creamy hummus and baba ganoush that balanced out the saltiness of the pickled radish..."

Annie Nguyen

"I didn't go to the proper restaurant (although I'm sure I've been there in years past as it's been a longstanding part of Sydney's Lebanese..."

Dominic Svensson

"Heard about this place through my parents whom use to eat here 30 years ago so decided to see what it was like for myself. Food was very nice, had..."

Steven James

"I have said this before and I will reiterate it : If you are a foodie, eat in big groups. You get to eat more. While there was no change in..."

Prathamesh Deshmukh

"First time having Lebanese mixed plate. I shared with a friend and we couldn't finish the whole plate. Portion was generous. Their lemon juice is so..."

AliceMM

"Abdul’s is a family-run, no-nonsense takeaway joint/Lebanese Restaurant that sells authentic Lebanese dishes like mixed plates, fingerfoods and..."

Sydney Tum Tum

"This place has been a local favourite and my Lebanese of choice for the past few years. Despite its horribly dated decor and the indifference of one..."

Jahan 'Aladdin' Kalantar

"We had trouble deciding what Middle Eastern restaurant to visit when we were around the neighbourhood as there were at least 7 near each other! Based..."

Mat

"Great quick dinner if you are in the area. As we arrived we could hear belly dancing in their functions room. Love the lemon drink they..."

Amys_food_adventures

"This is my favourite place in Sydney so far to get take away chicken shwarma or falafel. The falafel are fresh and the toppings are authentic. It's..."

Alan King Bowden

"Winner kebab. Have tried the beef, falafel and chicken and all were amazing. Very friendly service too. Am a local here and would definitely..."

Tate Carmody

"Old school. Completely agree with the previous reviewer. Abdul's is one of those places that grows to fit you, just like an old slipper that's worn..."

Kai Luv

"Been coming to Abduls frequently since about 1980 so not sure I can review them objectively. The guy behind the counter & I have aged together &..."

Matchachacha

"Has to be one of the best kebabs in Sydney. And hope to get the big guy serving it cause he totally loads that kebab. Super tasty.. Always done take..."

Shons

"I absolutely love the garlic chicken mixed plate here. The dips are amazing with the flat bread and the combination of salads such as the tabouli is..."

D.A Foodie

"Came here for lunch and had the mixed shwarma grill with chips and garlic sauce, which were all cooked well and tasted delicious. The staff were..."

Safwat Hossain

"Nothing much has changed here since 1968, and that's a good thing! Inexpensive, generous serves of great, fresh Lebanese food. Abdul's is an..."

Onara

"Abdul's Lebanese Restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills is a family owned Lebanese Restaurant and Take Away. The take away options are cheaper..."

Matty Eddy

"An institution of deliciousness. Easily one of my favourite places in Sydney. I can't pick a favourite dish but the tahini fried cauliflower, falafel..."

Rachel_mei

"Best takeaway option in Surry Hills. We often grab takeaway from here - generous servings of delicious hommus and tabouli. Easy and delicious food at..."

Nadia

"Fantastic Mixed Plate. Had the BBQ Grill mixed plate.....$18.50 eat in @ lunch time...really nice. Great tabboulli....good dips..really good..."

Grapsta

"Great. Went in a VERY large group. Staff accomodated everyone and were constantly checking on us and clearing plates that weren't used. There was so..."

Monica Strut

"Yum. Best Hommus in Sydney by far. Friendly staff and yummy..."

Geiger

"Family favourite for 20+ years. never..."

Dan

"Order the takeaway garlic chicken pack, lots of food and very tasty.only..."

Hungry Grrl

"YUMMMMMMM. I ordered the banquet menu for $25, there was so much food I couldn''t finish it. Very authentic, gorgeous chicken and beef Kebabs with..."

Julie

"Best Restaurant in Sydney. One of my favorite restaurants and the best Lebanese food I have ever eaten. I have regular dreams about eating Abduls..."

Daniel Amos

"Excellent BYO place. Good Lebanese, dinner menu 25 bugs and I couldn't even eat everything :)No alcohol, but liquer store next to it with..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"The best Lebanese place we have been👍 Totally loved it nothing could be better❤️ Fresh yummy foods,big portions with reasonable prices,nice &..."

Sylvia Chiang

"All the BYO vibes. And they don’t charge corkage!! Don’t go expecting a nice setting, in fact, the fact that it feels outdated as hell is part..."

Parker

"The service was great. I went there to break my fast and they were helpful. They offered us soup asap. It went down good. The mixed lamb grill was..."

Bihter Altuntas

"Named after his eldest son Abdul by Dib Ghazal in 1968, this famous establishment is located on the corner of Cleveland and Elizabeth Street It is a..."

Speakers Coach

"The peak of Lebanese food is at this place and reaches its top place at Abdul’s restaurant! The best in Sydney and it can’t get better than this...."

Ankur Passi

"Been coming here for years, never disappointed. Jimmy is a legend and makes the best rolls in the area. Everything is always consistent and very..."

J B

Bekya Middle Eastern Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had ordered the grazing plate, the skewers and their signature rice dish and within literally 5 minutes the waiter had all three dishes in front..."

Becca Widjaja

"Amazing vegetarian food. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Friendly staff and great ambience. Probably one of the best middle..."

Yashvi Shah

"Warmly greeted with great service- our waitress was very attentive and kept our drinks full. I've never had good middle eastern food until now - it..."

Michelle van der Horst

"Wonderful food & service. A must for anyone with a love of Middle Eastern food &..."

Adriana Zuñiga

"Amazing food and wonderful service... even our usually picky 4 year old finished her plate! ... the Kibbeh was a highlight! We will definitely be..."

Kristyn Nazombe

"Amazing food and great service. Haloumi salad and grazing plate are..."

Sai Pillay

Anason - Turkish Restaurant

86/100 (2074 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow, just wow! This restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Hubby’s birthday on Saturday night and booked into this place not knowing too much..."

Michaela McDonald

"Great food and friendly staff with some of the best cocktails I've tried in Sydney. The Old Fashioned was on point. We ordered several dishes to..."

Glen Reggae Ellis

"Amazing place creative menu and very friendly staff accompanied with always the very best ingredients to take us to our home town in Turkey when we..."

Ozge Rock

"WOW, WOW, WOW!!! We had the banquet unbelievably delicious. The food was light, flavoursome and you didn’t need to add things like salt. Service..."

Michelle Wombat

"We had our anniversary dinner there on Saturday evening. We did not have a reservation but the staff still made a effort to find us a table. Food..."

Angela Baipas

"Delish food, great service and professional crew.. All inclusive.. This place should not be missed! Thanks Somer Sivrioglu for bringing this place to..."

Sinan Ketencioğlu

"Took my partner there for dinner on Saturday night and was extremely pleased by their service and attention to detail. I believe the owner served us..."

Johnny Labib

"I hosted a long lunch here for my birthday, and it was perfect! The feast menu was delicious, and there was so much food! The staff were so friendly..."

Jade Bennett

"Best customer service in Sydney! Such kind and caring staff, always friendly and smiling. Anason has a geat atmosphere and a real passion for..."

Tashy Rose

"Service, staff and food was amazing. I was amazed with the Turkish guy there. He explains the menu each time same level of passion to his customers...."

Kerem Kivilcim

"The food here is seriously delicious served by very friendly and attentive staff that make you feel so welcome. I have never had octopus that was..."

Tym Norman

"Friendly, knowledgeable, and considerate staff. They made an effort to ensure we understood how their dishes are shared, and that we ordered enough..."

Emma-Jane Lancaster

"Not only was the food incredible, the staff, particularly Omer looked after us with such care. I have a number of allergies and Omer made sure I had..."

Leanne Zaccar

"The food and the service was great and delicious . 100% satisfied.. would recommend this restaurant to everyone..."

TC Umran Berci Bagatur

Kabul Darbar

"This place is amazing. The service is perfect, friendly and welcoming. The food is beautiful and tasty it can get. If you're after authentic..."

Mustafa Kohistani

"The best Afghan restaurant I've been to. Customer service is excellent. Food is fresh and delicious. The sheeryakh was a perfect sweet finish for a..."

Assmaah Helal

"Very yummy sheer yakh I recommend you to go and try..."

Ismail Oriakhell

"Every aspect of this fairly newly established restaurant in Guildford is to be commended. The food was absolutely delicious. The service excellent...."

Laureen D'Silva

"The food was nice customer service was good the shir yakh was excellent we wanted to be there..."

Halina Faryadi

"Amazing food with amazing service, highly..."

Humaira Khaliqi

"Non-pretentious, family owned eatery serving flavourful, traditional Afghan food with generous portions. The skewers were all excellent. The shami..."

Darryl Dias

"Very clean, good menu, reasonable prices and friendly..."

Adel Salameh

"First time trying Afghan, will definitely be back. Delicious, generous and reasonably..."

Osman A

"It has been taken under new management, the name is changed to Kabul Darbar. I love the sheer yakh (Afghan Ice cream) reminder me of Kabul sheer..."

Mustafa Mayar

"A very pleasant evening, good spicy..."

Luis Vrinat

"My first time trying Afghan. I quite enjoyed it. I absolutely love the bread (okay... have tried this before with rose jam yummmm). We got the lamb..."

Amanda Rose

"Good place for families. Prices are cheap and you get good value for your money. Only reason for 4 stars is service can be slow and they had our..."

April Sacca

Mazaidar Foods

"The food is amazing ! Deffs..."

Afsheen Khan

"This is an unpretentious eatery that took us by surprise. Service is friendly, and the food was awesome. We had vegetable pakoras as starters, then..."

HungryForMore

"Absolutely delicious lamb shank nihari and good pricing for the quality of food and service. The restaurant manager/owner? was very kind and..."

Emily Khan

"Very rich flavour profile, love the fresh ginger in the chickpeas curry. The lamb shank with brain is quite tender and the Palak paneer and Palak..."

Bangyun Wang

"Very tasty food and great service. There's BBQ is very good. We will definitely go..."

Hosh Gam

"This is one of the few restaurants which serves lamb trotters (lamb paya). I ordered this dish from here some time ago and was super satisfied. If..."

Suzy

"Food taste more delicious when it is not only cooked by good heart but also served. It is a great choice to be there to calm your starve. And will..."

Manisha Sharma

"Honestly the Best Beef Paya in Australia. Suggestion to add Aloo with Chana in Halwa..."

Azwar Ikram

"Excellent food with good quantity and quality. The staff were friendly. “Samosa chat” “Nihari” “Special chicken karhai” “Naan” and..."

Bazel Lodhi

"If you love Indian Pakistani food, this is the place to go. Excellent Nihari, never had such good lamb nihari. Butter naan was just melting away..."

Pawan Saxena

Kismet Cafe Auburn

"Such a nice floral wall when you walk into the entrance 😁😍I tried the pancakes with both strawberry and banana, and a cappuccino. The..."

Foodie Life

"Make sure you come here with a group of people because you will really want to order the Kismet Breakfast Platter. There are two, including a..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"As I have only ever had the breakfast here this is all I’m going to comment on, I ordered a breakfast platter for two, now I’m a big meat eater..."

Bobs Big Boy

"An excellent cafe that delivers on quality and value for money. The Turkish platter is fantastic. Service is great and always friendly. Once a hidden..."

Bee

"I can see this place climbing the ranks in years to come, the food is good and solid but what makes this place one to watch is their quality,..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

Kepos Street Kitchen

86/100 (1761 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The falafel was really light flavourful , and went well with the sides . Also very friendly staff !..."

Sharwari R Hawaldar

"The service was great and the cauliflower salad was delicious! However the only downside was that adding a single egg costed $4, which is higher than..."

Tuna

"Friendly and attentive service, good cappuccino and the dessert is really nice!..."

Vân Anh Lê

"CARAMELISED GNOCCHI, MERGUEZ SAUSAGE, CAVOLO NERO, FRIED EGG ($21) – BEST OF THE BEST! The gnocchi is one of our favourite dishes in this..."

Kayla // Sienna

"There is nothing not to love about Kepos St Kitchen, from the awesome staff to the great coffee and of course the beautiful food. Clean, refined and..."

Sara

"In Short: That distinctive yellow awning signals that you’ve arrived at Kepos Street Kitchen. Quality and flavour are hallmarks of the experience,..."

Coco And Vine

"Food for sharing! Love the share plate philosophy, hearty flavours and smoky woodfire aroma of #middleeastern mixed with #mediterranian..."

Hangrylittlelisa

"Chef Michael Rantissi serves delicious food, Israeli style at Kepos Street Kitchen. The food is always consistently scrumptious, the staff always..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Excellent Service, breakfast was tasty, cosy environment and great music. Located in convenient place to do breakfast/lunch before you do a shop for..."

Wayan Denver

"Came here on a weekend at about 2pm. Waited about 10 minutes for a table which wasn't a problem. Indoor seating is lovely - lots of natural light and..."

Bella

"Tried the Shakshuka and Watermelon Mocktail. Both were beautiful and although the place is small their food is great. If you’re coming from Redfern..."

Korkkl

"I love finding a new favourite place in Sydney because I know I would always come back when I'm back in Sydney and Kepos Street Kitchen is just that!..."

Nibble And Wander

"The hype is real guys. I came here on a Saturday afternoon at 1.30pm and luckily for us there wasn't a wait line, phew. Once seated, we ordered the..."

Chewie

"Very nice service and attention to detail, the eggplant dish was outstanding and highly recommended. The coffee was excellent with some impressive..."

Shangary

"Located in a quiet neighbourhood, this small cafe did not disappoint! The service was exceptional and we did not have to wait long to be seated on a..."

Tram

"One of my fave breakfast spots in Sydney! A great neighbourhood gem serving up flavoursome middle eastern dishes. It gets very busy on the..."

Sydney Food Lover

"Every time we don’t know where to go, we go to this place. Have never been disappointed. Coffee is always fast and great. I always pay attention to..."

Cosmo Lynx

"I've been wanting to visit this cafe for ages and finally got a chance. So on my most recent trip to Sydney, my sis and I came here for lunch. We..."

LittleM

"This is one of the places whatever you eat rest assure it’s gonna be a plate of goodness and taste.The staff were charming and the owner..."

Prasanjit Das

"A solid 3.75/5. Came here early on a sunday n it was already packed.. good thing we didnt have to wait for too long. Greeted immediately on entry...."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Sweet little cafe with delicious food! Always pretty crowded so go early! Natural light is lovely on a sunny Sydney day, and the location is quite..."

Gem

"Service was exceptional and although a small venue seating was surprisingly easy to get on a Saturday lunch. Easy to find parking. Food was..."

Quinn Morgendorffer

"Lovely staff, great vibe and excellent food. Had a two day stay in Sydney, and came back for breakfast on our second day after a great first..."

Michael Cann

"Headed to Kepos Street Kitchen for brunch yesterday as I found out they were opened on Good Friday. I first heard about this cafe when Nigella Lawson..."

The Engineer Eats

"Located at a corner of a tranquil street, with small outside seatings and two seperate Inside dinning room, one is for table more than 4, and another..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"Missed the brunch time but had a yummy burrata and eggplant as lunch. Quite tasty and beautifully presented. I am more amazed by their special..."

Panda Lover

"I had wanted to check this cafe out for a while and I finally got the chance to go in late 2017. I ordered the Shakshuka and it came with soft baked..."

Sasi

"A very reliable local cafe in redfern. Current addiction at this cafe is the meatballs and baked eggs. It is hearty and comfort food at its best. and..."

Jeroxie

"Top points to Kepos Street Kitchen! Came on a Wednesday morning around 8am-9am. Not very busy.Wonderful service. The young lady who served..."

@KeraBearEats

"While the flavours of traditional Turkish cuisine are kept there's definitely a certain addition of flair that I mean keeps things interesting but..."

Brunonono...

"A fabulous restaurant with a menu designed to share. The owner is Israeli and the dishes are created around this cuisine with impeccable presentation..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"A mouth-watering dining experience! Kepos Street Kitchen's modern take on Middle Eastern food is exciting! I highly recommend their version of..."

Sydney Food By Chloe

"This place has never disappointed me and I'm easily disappointed. In the abundance of overpriced hipster, $17 avocado toast serving, novelty hype..."

Y

"So many people told me to go there because I would love it. And it was so often crowded that I never gave a try. Until last weekend after a gym..."

Sydneyfrenchfoodie

"Quality over quantity would be the 1 sentence sums this place.Service,food,place,overall everything is a reflection of quality! I could have given 5,..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Kepos Street Kitchen is a well known and cosy little 'cafe/bistro' tucked away on the border between Waterloo and Redfern. Known for its middle..."

Porciniforme

"Their drinks are pretty amazing using all fresh and healthy ingredients. This watermelon coconut cooler is the best one I have ever tasted...."

Hong Kong Blogger

"Food was good, though one dish had a lot of citrus it was still delicious. Service was ok overall. The staff were nice but we felt rushed...."

Easy_eats

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Kepos Street Kitchen is a Middle Eastern fusion cafe situated in Redfern..."

Love At First Bite

"Went here after finishing late at work, hoping it would be quiet as I've been wanting to go here for ages but it's always so popular! We went in and..."

Thewhereto

"Went there for dinner with friends ans this place was great! Its a little bit on the pricier side but if you are willing to pay for good / fresh..."

The Weekend Foodie

"I can't recommend this place enough! The staff are outstanding (really helpful when I got hurt by a crazy taxi outside) and the food is inventive and..."

Jonathan Day

"You could tell I was tired when I walked in. Thank you for not making me make decisions of where to sit. Thank you for recommending food and wine..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Excellent service. See how in movies when the protagonist falls in love or something and time slows down? The food gave me a similar effect. Now I'm..."

Khoi Hoang

"Never fails me. Love the food and the service! Parking is scarce so leave some time for that parking spot hunt! We pigged out on the lamb ribs, and..."

Chloe Law

"My favourite one hat restaurant in Sydney.Highly recommend the hot-smocked salmon here. This dish is the only thing which can wake me up before..."

Kurumi Jin

"Oh my god: this breakfast. The middle eastern ‘cigars’ filled with lamb mince, with two poached eggs, pine nuts, greenery and some sauce...."

Andy Quan

"This place is always busy as it is one of the most famous place to eat Mediterranean food in Sydney. When I went there I got to queue for quite short..."

Aileen

"I really love their southern fried chicken but dont really enjoy their falafel😕 but their chips are to die for!the service was really good as..."

Jessenia Jauw

"This place is always busy as it is one of the most famous place to eat Mediterranean food in Sydney. When I went there I got to queue for quite short..."

Aileen

"I brought a large group here lastnight for my partners birthday and found it to be exceptional. We had the shared group menu and the food was..."

Booney

"A big thumbs up! This has been on my wishlist for ages and I'm kicking myself for not getting here sooner. We went for breakfast and were impressed..."

CherryPie

"Went here for lunch with my friends. The location was good as we were easily able to find parking. The menu was good and interesting. We all landed..."

Nandini Gaur

"Sodium health alert! I've been to the cafe a few times before for both brunch and lunch and loved the dishes, the staff and the ambiance...."

David Martenson

"Very good restaurant indeed! The first meal I had after arriving in Sydney. The service was good and the food and drinks were perfect especially the..."

Winnie Xie

"Ordered the Oysters, Hummus and Duck Bastilla. They were all absolutely delicious. This place lived up to the expectations. I couldn't get a..."

Sougata Khan

"Loved Kepos st kitchen. I went with a friend and we sat outside and enjoyed the lovely weather. We placed our order of rose tea and seared tuna..."

TotalAwkward

"Amazing service and brilliant crew.... Appealing colours and venue with an outside area as well. Food to match.... Another 'must eat here' place..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"You could tell I was tired when I walked in. Thank you for not making me make decisions of where to sit. Thank you for recommending food and wine..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Yummy! Great customer service, great food, great coffee. Prices are reasonable for the food served. Items on the menu are unique. Moroccan lamb,..."

Jelak Not

"I keep coming back here and I will keep coming back. The food is so flavoursome, the flavours are middle eastern inspired but fresh and creative. The..."

Fooooood Lover

"Quaint brunch spot tucked away in the leafy residential streets of Redfern. Coffee exceptional; good mix of superfoodie and cheat-day eats..."

Amy Ryan

"Service is on point every time and the coffee is the best in the area. The breakfast menu isn't too bad - the avocado toast comes piled with crispy..."

SJ

"This place ticks all the boxes, great service great food and great value!! Well done.. Don't be discouraged by the size of this cafe as the staff..."

Adam

"Alas in search of a burger these guys only do a brekki burger (sounds amazing) but I couldn't stop. Another pastry to fuel the fire in my search for..."

Issac_eatsalot

"I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is nice and i love the vibes. Brownies are very gooey but nice. I loved the salmon dish, worth every..."

Parnian

"She says This was another of His suggestions. I didn’t realise that it was a fancy restaurant and when we turned up I have to admit I sulked a bit..."

Oh Burger Me

"Amazing menu, amazing food, the best service and such a nice cafe! Very accommodating, can't go wrong! Thanks Kepos Street Kitchen, will definitely..."

Sam Saliba

"Loved the coffee and Kepos Benedict. Got here at 10am on a Sunday and there was no queue. Around 1030am that's when the line started building up...."

Michelle

"Been here once and I can see the hype, the food is superb quality and the shakshuka is probably my favourite in the city. The only issue here is the..."

Alan King Bowden

"Nice cosy restaurant by the suburb or Waterloo. I ordered the chicken burger and it was alright (way too big for a burger!), nothing I would come..."

Royce Aguilon

"Loved the service at Kepos! The staff were very friendly and prompt. Food was good too but not great. Perhaps it was what we ordered? We had the..."

Jojo

"Food : 😍 AmazingDrinks : 😁 GreatService : 😍 AmazingThis place was great. The food was unique and delicious. A few of the..."

Grace

"This bustling cafe in Redfern does a brisk trade in brunches with a Middle Eastern twist and the small, but constant crowd waiting outside is a..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"The best service with the best food! So welcoming, friendly and accommodating, we couldn't help but go back 2 days in a row on our short trip in..."

Nicky Watson

"The best service we've experienced in Sydney combined with some of the best food we've eaten. Couldn't recommend this place more. Can't wait to go..."

Romin Nejad

"Food 😍 Service 😀Coffee and tea 😛This simple modern cafe has a refreshing ambience and is perfect for a Sunday catchup! Not..."

Susan

"Caught up with an old friend for breakfast and the food was divine! We each got a different dish and it was thumbs up all round.Coffee was..."

Dom-likes-breakfast

"So good! I've been wanting to come here for a long time and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Moroccan lamb cigars and kepos benedict for..."

Phfat

"Very surprising brunch with a group of friend. We tried probably 70% of the dish on the menu. The portion is really decent for a brunch,..."

Tastingthecloud

"One of my foodie friend took me here for brunch. That was weekdays, after 1pm. Very busying and cafe were fulled of people!! I like..."

Erika-Anne

"This is without a doubt the best breakfast I have ever had. My only possible opportunities for this place would be a wider selection of drinks. Would..."

Scott Richardson

"Came here with family from overseas when visiting Sydney, we absolutely loved the food and the flavours. The dishes were all fantastic, probably..."

Bel85

"This place is still a favourite, we had to wait quite a while to be seated, although it was just the two of us. Apart from that, everything else was..."

Nathalie Christiansen

"Friendly staff, not a huge amount of options but still delicious. The bacon was ok, nothing to write home about. Great coffee and freshly squeezed..."

Magic

"Is there anything that is not good here? Not in my experience. Even service is efficient, friendly & helpful. Whether your here for breakfast, lunch..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Very nice and tasty food made with fresh ingredients. We had the spanakopita with poached eggs, the benedict with some falafels on the side and..."

Silvia

"I really liked the falafel pita but my dining buddies weren't overwhelmed with their choices. The mince meat pita was a bit boring and the shakshuka..."

David Galpin

"I was actually At Carriageworks Markets. I never knew Kepos Street Kitchen made fresh Moroccan Donuts, tasted so good. It has a nice chewy bouncy..."

Lifestyle Sharing

"Great place to have brunch. Staff is very friendly and kind. Food was delicious. They have table outdoors. It gets very busy during the..."

Ruben Sanchez

"A great place to stop by and have coffee, breakfast or lunch. We’ve gone passed it so many times and always saw a line waiting, however the..."

Rachel R

"Me and my husband went to Kepos for brunch and the whole experience was amazing. It is a happy and positive atmosphere. We tried "Moroccan lamb..."

DD R

"High quality coffee and delicious food. I've been a few times now and it's consistently great. Would have the lamb cigar again - pastry was flaky and..."

Liz Smiles

"Coffee was great and the food was good as well.. I had the fish burger and the highlight was the pickles which really cut the grease from the burger...."

Johnson Huynh

Kepos And Co

86/100 (1344 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just great taste sensations with each dish - the salmon so sooooo good - service first rate - highly..."

Suzie Schroeder

"Ridiculously delicious beyond words food and amazing AMAZING service! My experience was just beautiful on every level! Everything was perfect. Every..."

Kinga Fourie

"We spent half an hour trying to find a place to eat and so glad we found this place. Also found it close to The awesome Meriton apartments so could..."

Matti Poulakis

"Sunday birthday lunch for four of us - my first visit and I was bowled over. As well as wonderful flavours and combinations, the staff are a delight...."

Gara Baldwin

"Great atmosphere and awesome food, the staff were great and nothing was too much trouble. Best food we have had for a while will definitely be back..."

Mark Sawyer

"Pretty amazing to have a restaurant at almost full seating on a Saturday Morning go out of their way to hoist our little 3 year old up onto a chair..."

Paul Kruger-Davis

"What a fabulous lunch we had here on a sunny day. the food is sensational and the service was outstanding - respectful caring and timely. We ordered..."

Catherine Mitchell

"Had lunch on a Sunday for my parents' 30th wedding anniversary and was blown away with how accommodating Kepos & Co were, although not without a few..."

Katrina Quesada

"Had breakfast with both my loving daughters over the weekend. The place is prefect with good customer service. Foods were great.... especially the..."

Richard Ng

"Our Mother’s Day was made more special by the wonderful food and service delivered for our lunch. An abundance of delicious food from the banquet..."

Amanda Jackson

"Amazing food! Fresh ingredients, super tasty, such lovely, friendly staff. Tried za'atar & labneh... Fantastic, fig salad... Loved it, baby..."

Saharnaz Pourbozorgi

"Hosted a brunch with set menu - food was excellent! Everyone was so full (Hummus made at your table, what?!) Staff were great and so friendly, and..."

Meg Cue

"Such delicious food and service loved our family catchup we will be back ...and the desserts..."

Janine Simpson

"The food and service was great!!! The food was spectacular!!! Loved it so much went back the next day for..."

David Bernobic

"Fantastic professional service. I normally don’t eat middle eastern food due to constant traces of nuts and the high amount of nuts used in the..."

Lizzie Ting

"Dishes tried- oysters, hommus, fig & haloumi, zucchini flowers, tuna kibbe, lamb shoulder and pommes. The quality was there, would have liked some..."

M&B

"Could not fault it! Lovely warm and welcoming casual atmosphere with professional and friendly service. Every dish we had was beautiful and simple...."

Janey Elmgreen

"Small little space in a residential/commercial complex. Very close to the original Kepos Street Kitchen. Only bummer is location if taking public..."

CW

"Hige fan of Kepos and Co. The dishes are modern takes with classic flavours and executed perfectly. The haloumi with figs is next level, the burrata..."

Sara

"Warmth is the word comes to mind when describing Kepos & Co. From the warm lighting from the beautiful ornament hanging lamps, friendliest and most..."

CindyEats

"Gorgeous interiors matched by amazing customer service and even better food! Kepos & Co is a hidden oasis on the outskirts of..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Great dinner for four with an outdoor table. The menu is small but offers choice and variety with many vegetarian options that are incredibly tasty..."

Galavanting Gourmet

"Order enough for 3 people:- Tunisian Style Seared Tuna Salad (Awesome)- Shaksuhuka with Soft Baked Eggs (Meh) - Roasted Black Angus..."

Rayah Al Gheithy

"My first genuine 5 Star breakfast in Sydney. The decor makes you feel far away from the grind of the perpetual construction works in the..."

Tom Chard

"Just had lunch here and had the best meal ever! Everything we ordered was divine, we had 2 servings of the bread between the 4 of us because the dips..."

Lily

"What a great find! We didn't know where to begin to choose our meals, the menu was that enticing all round. Of course we opted for sharing all the..."

Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee

"A hidden gem in Waterloo. Diners who love Kepos Street Kitchen will love Kepos and Co even more. They serve delicious Meditteranean food..."

@KeraBearEats

"The Falafel Breakfast (4/5): is delicious! The falafels are crispy on the outside (love the sesame seeds) and moist and fluffy on the inside...."

Annie Nguyen

"Casual a la carte dining in a cobbled courtyard setting overlooking a pool shaded by palms. Accessed via Danks or Phillip Streets, Kepos and Co..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Decided to try this place on my day off, and it really made my day. Good coffee good food. I love the atmosphere, lovely place. all the staffs were..."

Matthew Anderson

"In a hidden away part of a complex in Danks Street, make sure you make your way into find it. Middle eastern food that is absolutely delicious and..."

Thewhereto

"I went with a girlfriend last week. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic (maybe a bit too cozy as the table was so small, almost uncomfortable). We..."

Alice Domenis

"i asked for a cocktail not in the menu! and guess?! i got one of the best that i have ever tried. the dessert was extremely yum and main which was..."

Ellie

"Great food.. especially love the bread that comes with the dips, made in their wood oven.. we also tried a few cocktails and loved them..The..."

Parag Panjwani

"Lovely friendly and personal service during our lunchtime visit. The space was very airy and open. We selected the ocean trout salad and raw salmon..."

Nicole Hu

"Fabulous service and delicious food. Staff were friendly, happy and attentive. We had the set menu for a birthday celebration which was just perfect...."

Mia Boyle

"Have heard a lot about this middle eastern place - it has a cult following in Sydney really - and finally got the chance to try for myself. Warm and..."

Porciniforme

"The first time been there. So amazing! I like the start bread and the main fried Cauliflower!! Wouldn't have any words to describe how delicious!..."

April

"Kepos & Co is ensconced in Casba development on Danks StreetCozy environment, love the idea of eating at the courtyard with palm trees around..."

Girls Gone Hangry

"Tucked away in a nice little lane, situated next to a nice looking pond, the place was a little hard to find but lovely setting and had a nice..."

Mykim

"Great service and setting in a nice courtyard, felt like we were in Spain! Food was delicious. Best hummus I've had in Sydney. We also had the..."

David Chase

"Just great. Interesting food, good service sick of eating similar modern AUSTRALIAN dishes, this place has a host of very different and yummy..."

Greg Joffe

"Kepos&Co is always so busy that I feel like I'm not doing myself any favours by telling others how good the food here really is. We got here around..."

Natasha May

"Great for lunch, great for brunch. Had the brunch at Kepos St. I had the baked meatballs, eggs, tomatoes, yoghurt cheese ($18) and a large soy latte..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"Everything about this place is awesome. The food, buzz, service. Cant go wrong with whatever you choose to order as everything is..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Six of us, including three vegans, ate here on Friday evening for my son's 20th. The food was excellent as expected but the service exceptional,..."

Michael Parker

"We stumbled across this place when we were looking for brunch in Waterloo. It's tucked away, off the street, in a nice little rustic courtyard which..."

Samazz

"I LOVE this place. The food, the ambience, it is beautiful.I especially like the hanging lights from above, they give a real Middle Eastern..."

Tarni

"Being a serious Middle Eastern food fanatic, I was dying to try out Kepos Street Kitchen's big brother restaurant Kepos & Co. Luckily Valentine's Day..."

La Petite Bobo

"Food was lovely and the staff were very attentive especially the floor manager (?) We ordered the fig salad and haloumi from the menu and was..."

Dorothy Wu

"Had lunch here today. Warm and attentive service started as soon as we arrived. My dining partner and I both commented that everything on the menu..."

Suzy Of Sydney

"Above average, likely to return.Very friendly staff :) really enjoyed our dinner here and loved the ambiance. The hummus with the warm..."

Ebonyandlace

"This is a gem of a joint hidden within a beautiful courtyard.Food is wonderfully presented and service isn't too shabby either. Only..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Favourite place for brunch, amazing way to serve their hummus with freshly baked bread ,it is like having fine dining food but having the feel of..."

LoveTooth

"Food is phenomenal. The balance of spices and flavour is exceptional. It is a classy restaurant that is perfectly suited for a special night! Staff..."

Josh Krechman

"Besotted. They say beauty is only skin deep, I say who cares when it is as seductively packaged as Kepos & Co. Set in a courtyard with Moorish..."

Kai Luv

"Those familiar with Michael Rantissi’s flagship cafe Kepos Street Kitchen will know just how long the wait can be during peak trading hours. To..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Kepos and I shared a whirlwind Winter romance (8/10) and just 3 weeks later, an expensive divorce is in order. It's not my fault. Now a Spring..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"Had a delicious dinner at Kepos & Co. Food is full of flavour with a very Middle Eastern twist. A little pricey but definitely worth it. The whole..."

Cocohealth

"I'm a huge fan of Kepos Street Kitchen (the food, not the service 😝), so was keen to give these guys a go. True the form, the food is brilliant...."

Princess_Porky

"Middle East meets hipster Sydney East in a homely yet different feed at Kepos & Co. This is a welcome injection of modern Israel into an otherwise..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"Sunday morning, brunch hour. Waterloo has shaped up nicely to attract and retain a returning crowd with choice is in modern Australian. It was a..."

Kevin Yong

"Must try!! Great new neighbourhood fave. Sharing menu so you get to eat lots more deliciousness! Make sure to order the table made hummus (lunch or..."

Galavanting Gourmet

"Great place to go for meeting brunch or a coffee. Best bariastas on Danks St, always consistent with the coffee. Friendly and welcoming staff. A must..."

Concilio Technology

"Ample street parking, didn't have to wait long for a table. Ordered a fish burger and portion was generous. Good coffee too but the date mocktail was..."

Elaine Tsang

"Just amazing. Everything here is beautifully presented and packed full of flavour. Highlights were the sujuk pide with a perfectly cooked base served..."

Sami Freiman

"Warm atmosphere in a rather bleak danks street development. Beautifully designed inside space although outdoor tables overlooking a concrete..."

Mere Truffle

"This amazing new restaurant is an extension of Kepos Kitchen with more of a middle eastern flair to their food. I went for dinner for my momma’s..."

Toasted Cynamon

Hakan's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for a Sunday brunch as we were staying at the lodge just above the cafe. Food was great (shame I didn’t get a photo of the food - must..."

Patricia Leung

"Special place. They make you feel very welcome, amazing coffee and beautiful food. Nice tunes as well and always served with a smile. Highly..."

Fieke Princee

"Love the coffee, love the vibe and love the location of this place. Hakan's is all about making sure you are looked after and you get some yummy..."

Kieran Plim

"Some of the best organic coffee in Manly. Hakan is a local Legend and knows how to make people feel welcome. His staff are always happy and fun. Love..."

Chris Abbott

"One of my new favourites in Manly, thanks Google for showing me this :). It’s very authentic place, Mediterranean vibes and menu follows it, food..."

Nicole Chufi

"Hakan's is beautiful small cafe near the beach with a lovely vibe and atmosphere. With good food and coffee it's a wonderful place for..."

David Rannard

"Not your usual cafe, the owner/barrista is bit of a character, he's not too shy telling people about his great coffee, it's pretty good. I don't like..."

JaeSung Lee

"Great coffee as always. Only takeaway at the moment, had their spiced red lentil soup (Mercimek çorbasi) this arvo...."

James Edwards

Bistro Bistro

"Sydney trip: delicious dinner at @elizafoodandwine - fantastic food and friendly service 🙂. Simple menu, but well executed! . Lightly cured ocean..."

Hanmo Li

"Never noticed the restaurant in the two years it's been established. Great food, good selection and nice ambiance. Service was also attentive and..."

Adam W

"Outstanding. The ravioli is to die for. Though everything here was good. The parfait is probably a bit sweet for my personal taste but my colleague..."

Bernard leung

"Ignore reviews, go give a new member of the Darlo family a chance and make your own decision. With so many businesses failing and vacancies all over..."

David Beck

"Fantastic! Modern Australian food with old school style and service. Delicious food, The Cold Kangaroo is outstanding! MUST try the Carrot and Lamb...."

Nick Lines

"Excellent classy service and awesome food. The head chef is a consummate technician creating brilliant and delicious dishes. Highly recommend a..."

Vahid Master

"Got a gift voucher for my birthday and didnt know what to expect. Was amazing food and service... even got to meet the chef..."

Kris Moyse

"Good food that's creatively different. Lots of vegetarian options. Good wine selection. Amiable service. Bustling urban..."

O Roldan

Thievery Chicken & Charcoal

85/100 (1094 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"We visited this place for a Lebanese style yum cha lunch. The highlights for me were the larger dishes designed to share such as the noodles, crispy..."

IEats

"Most of the menu seems like Lebanese fusion but I liked that you could just get some fried or grilled chicken and expect it to be great. The LFC..."

Dominic Svensson

"Keep thinking about this meal. Genuinely one of the best things I’ve eaten in the last few years. Every dish we ate was incredible. 5..."

Will Goodbourn

"We came here for our friends birthdays and as a large group of 11 we ordered the bottomless brunch menu. My favourite dishes in the set menu was..."

TheHungryNeko

"Many of y’all know that Julian Cincotta is the genius behind the food at Butter Surry Hills and Parramatta. But. did you guys know that he is also..."

Ramen Raff

"Wow! This place is amazing!! It’s is Lebanese food with a twist (not a bad twist!). We were sat down stairs which has a dark buzzy atmosphere. We..."

Wanderlust

"Really loved this restaurant’s flavours. The consensus around the table was that the Standout was the baba ghanoush actually over the hummus for..."

Ms Food Adventurer

"Best hummus I have ever eaten. I would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day every day . Also yummy cocktails and wine + good service..."

S

"Slotting into a building that looks like it should be condemned, and cleverly making a feature of it, Thievery has a renegade aesthetic. Climbing the..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I thought the dips here were just to die for. We had a large group and took up practically the whole upstairs area, and hence why service was..."

Tammy

"I had high hopes for Thievery and it just didn't hit the mark. The food was alright but lacked the flavour punch you get with most middle eastern..."

Sarah

"Elegant Lebanese dining (we ate in thanks to UberEATS). Baba Gabounsh was an eclectic combo of Indian and middle eastern (it has Ghee in it..."

Arijit Das

"Omg I just spent ages writing a review and it didn't save so here I go again. Thievery is one of the best meals I've had in a long time. We came here..."

Sarah Loves Food

"Didn't realise this restaurant was so popular until I made a booking for a Tuesday and it was packed when we arrived! Delicious, interesting middle..."

Rosie Posie

"This cosy eatery tucked away in a neat little corner at Glebe is an absolute revelation. All food items on the menu are meant to be share platters,..."

Shreya Vaidya

"I LOOOOVVVVVEEEE Thievery. Such delicious flavors. The octopus is off tap! the hummus is next level and the drink are great too. The place has such..."

Oones Connor

"Saturday night dinner bought us to Thievery. It has been on the 'to go' list and I'm glad we came here. The service here is good and wait staff,..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Great place to have a girls day hangout. Nice staff and great cocktails. The location is great and convenient, the store is not that easy to find but..."

Karen Zou

"Thievery was delightful from start to finish. We were one of the first ones there (with a booking) and weren’t a fan of the high tables on the..."

Anna

"The food was nice. Had the olives, hummus and halloumi and prosecco. I felt it was overpriced for what you got particularly with respect to the..."

Amanda

"We were drawn to this place by the ice cream kebab. Like many trendy restaurants these days, the menu was made for sharing. The staff were very..."

Jade

"I don't often eat Lebanese food, but what made us choose this place was their Baklabar which I tried at Sweet Street this year. It was so good I..."

Manz

"Visited Thievery on a Saturday night and there was plenty of street parking despite the crowds. Thievery has both a downstairs/bar stool area,..."

Organic Queens

"Super tasty food in a hip hop music ambiance, ... highly recommended for a group gathering, good food, good music and amazing service, what else?!..."

Houri

"The moment you walk into this hole in the wall eatery, you are immediately transported to another realm with its quirky ethnic interior; from the..."

I Ate My Way Through

"With 8 shared courses, the degustation is a terrific introduction to Thievery. Not a fan of the pickles which were really salty. I like mine on the..."

Orange_tree

"Really enjoyed eating here last night. Our waiter was really informative and fun. The decor is super cool, easy to bypass the front until you find..."

Crazybuttons

"we ordered the baba ganoush, haloumi, cauliflower, octopus, shrimp & 1 cocktail, which was more than enough for 2. came to about $108...."

Jonathan Ong

"Delicious middle eastern fare with a twist, place was packed on a rainy Friday night so you know it's good. Fabulous cocktails. I'd go back just..."

Always_eating

"Found this to be a little bit anticlimactic for the hype around this place. Service was good, individually the dishes were good - recommend the..."

Renee Chan

"More a bar than a restaurant, along with its impressive cocktail menu Thievery serves up delicious turbo-charged contemporary Lebanese food, to a..."

Onara

"Amazing middle eastern tapa style restaurant and bar. Falafels were amazing, cauliflower was amazing, and octopus was amazing. Great atmosphere and..."

Alan King Bowden

"We know the perfect place for some great food to enjoy while escaping the cold. @thethievery in Glebe is a small bar that packs a huge punch. As soon..."

Two Girls One Fork

"Love love love Thievery!! This is a new addition to my list of amazing restaurants in Sydney to try!!! It's Lebanese food with a modern..."

Audrey Svoboda

"Yummy food, cool decor, nice staff, good options for drinks. The hummus was my favorite for sure, highly recommended. You need to book which is a bit..."

Alana Rueben

"Great place for dinner and drinks. Came with the girlfriend and she loved the pomegranate drink. Food is good but not cheap. Will go back but not in..."

Daniel Read

"Love this place - ambience food and service are all excellent. They are doing something different and winning at it! I wish they would bring back the..."

Ryan Macca

"This has to be my new favourite restaurant! ❤️ I rarely go to a restaurant and leave thinking that I have to visit again as soon as I can. This..."

Randomness_of_existence

"The food is very nice - I highly recommend the baba ganoush and the lamb kebab. However, the chefs are let down by some members of the front of..."

SM

"These guys do it differently; differently well. With a little variation in combinations, they serve up some amazing stuff. Great examples are their..."

Niki

"Lebanese food with a funky, modern twist sums up Thievery, this definitely ain't your normal kebab joint! Started with deep-fried Bastourma Cigars..."

Aaron Hampson-Smith

"It’s been a little while since I last ventured out to Glebe for a meal (all the late night coffees and desserts at Brewristas don’t count), but..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"Yummy food. Highly recommend "kebabs" and Nutella baklava. Cool vibe, easy going but attentive service. The cocktails feature strong twists on..."

NiMa

"Outstanding. Great vibe (love love love the industrial feel), staff extremely attentive and food fresh, delicious and modern. Pricing also..."

Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee

"Dining at Thievery was really a last minute decision for us. We were deciding on where to eat and remembered reading a lot of positive reviews about..."

ThatFoodDude.

"Modern Lebanese food at great value. Silky baba ghanoush and outstanding wagyu kebab. We were full but ended up getting 1 more. Very attentive..."

Wayne Ma

"Modern Lebanese. Chefs are ex Rockpool, Chin Chin and Nomad. Fabulous food, reasonably priced, good service, great vibe and they actually take..."

Emilia

"We really enjoyed it. The highlight was hands down the Baba Ghanoush. The fried cauliflower salad was delicious as well, with lots of textures and..."

Nadae Cherradi

"A contemporary spin on traditional Lebanese food. This place was beautifully decorated, the staff were just delightful. I had the babaganoush dip/..."

To Flourish

"From the moment you walk in you can tell that there is something exciting and different here, a middle eastern menu with bad ass hip hop music..."

Ashleigh_becker

"Would go back to this place every night if I could for their wagyu beef kebabs. The hummus is matched with burnt butter, sweet and creamy but must be..."

Rachaeleatith

"Food was delicous. We had the banquet menu at $50 a head. Meat was tender & dessert was fresh. However quite pricey & serving size was small. Boys..."

DRJ

"Devised by the gang that created the hugely popular Eat Art Truck, comes Middle Eastern bar and restaurant, Thievery. It opened its doors yesterday..."

Eat Drink Play

"Champagne & sweets my 2 favourite things! The Thievery - fantastic new small bar in Glebe! Try the kebab ice cream - chocolate ice cream, rose fairy..."

Eating Out Sydney

"Fresh, tasty menu and a very welcome addition to an under-utilised hub of the inner west. Can't wait to visit..."

Jess A

"Really really liked this place. So did hubby, and he is really picky. One word to sum up the cauliflower fattoush- scrumptious! My husband HATES..."

City Centre

"Fantastic. This place took awhile to open and my partner and I were pretty sceptical to say the least, however upon recommendations of a friend we..."

Amy.olivia.knight

"This place takes your usual dips and share plates to another level. Firstly the portion sizes are actually designed for sharing, and you may even be..."

Steph Snedden

"Was in Sydney for 3 days and tried their brunch feast. It was easily the best meal I've had during my trip. The hummus with burnt butter was awesome,..."

Ian Prasetyo

"Came here for the Mediterranean Yum Cha and was not disappointed! The flavours were interestingly delicious, and there was fun, yet balanced textures..."

Jamiel Virata

"Another restaurant, another perfect scored. I hadn’t heard much about this place actually. Not sure why. It deserves to be far more we’ll known...."

Andrew Thornton

"For a restaurant to absolutely nail a vegetarian banquet - you know you’re onto something good! Moreover, I’m not even vegetarian but was still..."

David Maddison

"We walked past this place by chance and decided to go in because it looked busy. The food was fantastic. Baba ganoush was next level! And the LFC..."

Katrina Sammut

"Went to try the brunch menu with mates - was delicious. Not the standard Nutella pancakes and eggs Benny if that's what you were hoping for but this..."

Issac Martin

"Awesome food and service that is out of this world. Great gluten free options and even ensures the banquet was serviced quickly as we had a concert..."

Alex Zelenjak

Kazbah - Darling Harbour

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am meat lovers.The dessert and drinks are reasonable price. The roasted potatoes tasted a bit salty when serving with main dish. We also tried..."

Milo

"While Vivid Sydney lights up the city, you can fill your tummy with delicious middle Eastern treats at Kazbah Darling Harbour. With beautiful..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Because there’s nothing better to be done than to enjoy a big feast with all your best friends.Kazbah’s food menu is all designed to..."

@KeraBearEats

"We ordered lamb kofta sword and beef tagine. The beef is tender and flavoursome though the winner must be the lamb kofta on the bed of potato..."

Dina

"Kazbah was established at Balmain in 1998 by Penny and Zahi Azzi where the duo showcased their passion for Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine...."

The RnB Diary

"Have visited the place on a number of occasions.Recently visited for a Christmas dinner with colleagues and ordered the feast menu.We were given a..."

Kriti

"Went here for weekday lunch with my family and had a terrific experience. The staff and in particular, the manager were very pleasant and welcoming...."

George Nguyen

"Extremely busy restaurant. Booked a place for friday night. Just had entrees and couldnt complain - We were super hungry and quantity and taste was..."

Mohina Garg

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Kazbah is a chain restaurant that serves great authentic Middle Eastern..."

Love At First Bite

"Ahhh the place was great. Have been there over a weekend for dinner. As we were starving, we jumped to the main course. Koshary is a must try. Simply..."

Tulika Kabra

"Food is decent here but extra points for great customer service, above and beyond expectations. My favourite dish here was the octopus keftedes with..."

Kellybeans

"We visited on saturday night, the place was full and it was waiting also they don't take reservation which is quiet justifiable as they have so many..."

Heena Sharma

"This is a lovely spot right on Darling Harbor. The staff was quite courteous and prompt, the menu was extensive enough to have a nice selection and..."

Shane&Brenda

"Wonderful place!!The food is very nice, I would recommend to try authentic food such as the Tagine which is my favourite dish.The service..."

Ed

"It's a nice place to enjoy lunch by the harbour. Their $10 lunch menu is not elaborate but everything we ordered was very good! Service wasn't bad..."

Sonal Patel

"One of the best middle eastern food and the view is just cherry on the top.The staff is quite friendly but takes a lot of time to get your..."

Pankaj Kawatra

"We didn’t know about this before and we’re sorta kicking ourselves for eating crappy eats in and around the area when we could have been eating..."

Sydneysider16

"Awesome food. Awesome ambience.Had good time there. The food was just yummy. Would definitely visit again the next time i am in Sydney..."

Salah Mukadam

"We came here for lunch on a Sunday and the place wasn't too busy at 12pm. The decor is, like the other Kazbahs, very Turkish and really sets the..."

A Food Fable

"The top line: Come here if you want to try some exotic Middle Eastern cuisine . Slightly on the pricier side but you’ll get great food, great..."

It's CAKe Time

"The decor is really nice and beautiful to be around..and seemingly unchanged from what was once the awesome "sumac" restaurant, where some good..."

Eating Out Sydney

"Having expecting a heavily Middle Eastern / Lebanese restaurant, I was surprised to read that Kazbah described their cuisine as “Middle Eastern,..."

2 Hungry Guys

"Kazbah serves Middle Eastern cuisine – you have your shish kebabs, your falafels, lebanese bread with various dips (hummus anyone?), and generally..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Kazbah has Phoenician, Arabic and African through to French, Italian and Spanish influences. It is this diversity that makes Kazbah such an exciting..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"i loved this brunch so much, the combination was insanely tasty. i..."

Laura Brown

"Stayed for three hours. Fresh air, water views, cocktails, plenty of entertainment just walking past. And finally, the Kazbah Bomb was THE BOMB!..."

GarbageGuts

"Great food, great service and lovely location on the first day of day-light saving. After a late lunch we wanted something light. We selected glasses..."

Karends1101

"Amazing service and food! A taste sensation, food came out straight away and with a sile. Thank you for a great..."

Sandra Peace

"Absolutely brilliant! I got a mezza plate and then on the recommendations of the waiter ordered the cauliflower, shredded lamb and calamari mezza..."

Katie

"They saved us!. After getting lost in Sydney (don't ask where they intended going) Mr and Mrs Patel ended up at Dragon Boat, where their order was..."

MrandMrsPatel

"Great service, food was excellent and didn't have to wait long for my food to arrive! The fried cauliflower (entree) is..."

Jasmine

"Kazbah ah-ha. Had a great lunch at Kazbah on a beautiful day. The service was professional and happily catered to our requests...."

Anonymous

"AMAZING food & great service! We go back again & again! Highly recommend the French..."

Mitch Scotto

"Tasty. Ok the service wasn't great but the food was..."

Juleslovesfood

"I'm so glad we didn't read these reviews before we decided to dine here. The food was incredible, the location was stunning and the service was the..."

Tastee

"Review. My friend and i came here on my last day in Sydney. we didnt have a meal. we came just to have a few drinks. after being ignored in another..."

Ashleigh Jayne

"Only went to try out the Shisha experience. A bit expensive but can’t put a price on experience. Considering only 3 tables was occupied, drink..."

Parnesh Chand

"Amazing authentic food. 4 of us had dinner on Friday night and the food was beautiful. We were greeted by a friendly team that made you feel so..."

Dean

"Been to Kazbah Darling harbour many times. Love the venue. Friendly service. Nice ambience and good food. They also serve sheesha/argyle if you sit..."

Salmaan Saleem

"The food is great here. I went last weekend thought I would try something new. The bar staff were excellent and enjoyed the whole experience. It's a..."

Dans Journey

Ericyes Turkish Restaurant

85/100 (1150 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my all time favourite Turkish restaurant to go too. I absolutely love the grills here, they never disappoint. Cooked to perfection - juicy..."

Filiz

"Had the dips as recommended by a friend. Friendly staff let me try their dips before I made my decision. Hommus and Baba Ganoush (eggplant) were a..."

Lea

"Hands down the best Turkish Pide in Sydney. The rainbow dips are awesome to dip your pide into also.I get the sausage, spinach, cheese..."

Hungry Diner

"I love Turkish food and I have eaten a fair bit of it this year. ERCIYES is the OG and has been my favourite since 2001. My only gripe is I don’t..."

Spooning Australia

"This was standout Turkish but you pay for it. There was a high level of quality in all the dishes. Tender tasty meat, fresh-made rice and veges,..."

Dominic Svensson

"I love this place. It's been a family favourite for as long as I can remember. Good food at reasonable prices and the staff were friendly,..."

Rose Sara

"The dips and the bread were great, the main were also nice however not out of the world. My friends really enjoyed the lentil soup however it tasted..."

HungryDumpty

"Can't comment on the service as was really quick bite and didn't book so had to flip the table quickly. The food, however, delicious!!! Got a falafel..."

Jess Roberts

"Went back after 10 years and the quality is still as great as ever. Had a beautiful Turkish coffee and their signature pide. Stomach is happy...."

A Potentially Loyal Customer

"Mar17 Ordered the beef Iskender. It was pretty delicious.the quantity was insane and I actually had to do a take away . The bread alone was a meal by..."

Sougata Khan

"Definitely our go to Turkish fix that's more than just kebabs. There's a lot of kebab joints in Sydney and this separates itself from..."

Mr & Mrs Bottomless Pitt

"My go to place for pides. So tasty and great size !!! I also love there doner kebabs but those are the only 2 I ever order. Been going here for..."

Amy Macintyre

"I have been frequenting Erciyes for over a decade and always leave happy and full. Competitively priced, there's a great range of Turkish..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Great family restaurant with amazing dips and fresh pide to go with it. Fav dish is the beef inskender which is kebab on fresh diced pide with..."

Meltem

"BEST HUMMUS IN THE WORLD.Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon at home.What is the secret..."

Maddie Moriz

"Freshly baked turkish bread made to order. It doesn't get better than this. With the dips its amazing! The pide is also made to order. My favourite..."

MVN

"I bloody love this place for their delicious food and $3 fresh warm Turkish bread! Those nights where you need something yummy to go with..."

Oksolike

"This place is great if you're looking for delicious food for a big group and a BYO option. I went with one other and the portions were so big we were..."

Simply Starving

"This place is great. The food is authentic and their staff go all out to bring you a lively experience! I went there in a group and we were treated..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"Walking through the entry you can see the Turkish breads made fresh on the premises. Ordered the mixed grill and at $41 didn't seem to be fantastic..."

Chilli Feli

"Best kebabs ever! Have been here heaps & will keep coming..."

Kate

"I've you read any of my other posts you'll quickly found it I'm quite the fan of fatty food. Burgers, bacon, whatever. If it contains a high value of..."

NothingBeatsBurgers

"Do you have a fall-back food option that’s forever reliable and you know that you’ll never be disappointed? The kind of restaurant that you know..."

Gourmanda.me

"It was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences I have ever had. Partly due to the splendid house Chardonnay which I drank a whole bottle..."

Just One More Spoon

"So good. Agree with everyone saying that the dips are really delicious. Who knew dips could be so good! They taste really really fresh, packed full..."

Foodie-100

"Delicious. Amazing Turkish food- decor isn't the best but don't let it put you off! The pides are..."

Kate

"My family has been going here for 20+ years. Can't beat the mixed dips! Avoid Friday and Saturday nights if you don't like to belly..."

Julia

"Been eating here for a long time. Best to get some take away dips (baba and hommus and Chilli) and fresh house made bread. Can't go..."

Ryan

"Enjoyed the dips and Turkish pizza. Service was okay. Great value for..."

Upsydaisy

"Dips Dips Dips. It is all about the dips here- eat in or take away. Hummus and Baba are the stars.The chilli used to have some..."

Hannah

"Great..."

Cjb126

"Fresh dips, tasty pides and awesome iskender! Busy on weekends so be sure to book in advance. Go for the food, not the..."

Sammy21

"Had a great dinner here, the dips, falafel and vine leaves do good but the Iskender kebab is to die..."

Diane Rowley

"Awesome pide and yummy kebabs any way you want it. The dips are amazing and made fresh on site. Also the sweets are to die..."

Marita Crossingham

"Fantastic atmosphere, lovely food, great dancing. Portions could be bigger, had to order alot to feed four people but it all tasted..."

Ania

"Best Turkish in the east. Dips are amazing and so are the grilled meats!! It's byo too- all round great..."

Surry Native

"Chicken Kebab This is Where Its At!. OMG I have eaten a lot of Kebabs, Euros, Souvlaki, whatever you want to call it depending where you are from...."

Sebastian

"Pide Piper. This iconic Turkish Cafe/restaurant has a take away section and a sit down area. All busy.Prices are low and sizes are large. Great..."

GregFresser

"They make fantastic doner..."

Anthony Torres

"Great Pide. Easily the best Turkish Pide around. I always go for the Chicken Pide. The Mixed Dips plate is also good.Staff are usually..."

Nikkytsang

"The BEST Turkish food in Surry hills! Pides are delicious and without all the grease you find elsewhere. Can't go past a sneaky lamb shish roll..."

Steph

"If you want good well priced fresh food, look no further.... this little gem has it all. You won't be disappointed..."

Tegan

"The best place to go for fantastic food and entertainment in the weekend. Definately go with a group and go for the banquet menu, authentic Turkish..."

Sakine

"Incredible food! The salad tasted as if the leaves had just been picked and the olives and onions were divine. The bread was freshly made and cooked..."

Up Rumply Aha

"Fantastic. Been looking for a place like this fof a while. Decor is OK but you don't eat the decor. The service is great, quick, unobtrusive and..."

Luke M

"Surely the best. Pide in the world..."

Neil Phillips

"Go with a bunch of friends to enjoy the belly dancing on the weekends. Awesome pides and mezze..."

Alex

"Great for fresh Turkish bread and tastey..."

Gavin

Tayim

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"This restaurant is a hidden gem. Best Middle Eastern restaurant I have ever been to in a long time. Service was outstanding. Friendly staff. Food was..."

Cristina Reid

"Really enjoyed or time here. The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere inside the heritage building that is now the Rocks Hotel. Food was excellent..."

Andrew K

"Amazing array of Middle Eastern foods. Some very traditional old styles. Presentation was excellent. Atmosphere was relaxed with very attentive staff..."

Anthony Tok

"Food was great. Standouts were Arais and Knafeh. Service was a bit confused with timing things etc. Would have been nice to try an Israeli wine but..."

Robert

"We had dinner and 2 breakfasts and must say that the 3 experiences were completely different. The environment, Staff and Food were 5 star. Our dinner..."

Orhan Guzel

"We had a delicious dinner here. The cuisine is Middle Eastern and we ordered a few different dishes to share, every single dish was fresh and tasty,..."

Jane Reid

Cubby's Kitchen

85/100 (1710 ratings)

Prophet Restaurant The

"Some old places in the Lebanese quarter have closed or gone downhill but not The Prophet. I haven't actually been inside in years but we found it..."

Dominic Svensson

"The Prophet is one of the more enduring Lebanese establishments in the area. Good selection of dips, vine leaves and tabouli are great. Will have to..."

Bud Walter

"The prophet is in "little Lebanon" area of Cleavland st. If you love middle eastern food you won't be disappointed. Great servings and tasty meats I..."

Gabbys79

"Fantastic. Highly recommend. Delicious food and very friendly service and staff. Must try the..."

Kate And Dan

"Over the course of dinner, I noticed a picture of someone familiar on the wall. As it was dark and my eyes aren’t so good, I asked a passing..."

ReemA

"Came here with my mate and I had the lamb chops, which was delicious. The place had a good atmosphere and a great..."

Safwat Hossain

"Fantastic. We have been twice now to this restaurant and both times we were given outstanding service with excellent food. Very friendly staff and..."

Jules28au

"Sydneys best lebanese. After visiting the prophet on a number of occasions-generally without a booking- this restaurant has always pleased.. quality..."

Wrgoam

"Always excellent..."

Gi5

"Cosy atmosphere with friendly staff, great food and good value. They take bookings, however we were walk ups on Saturday at 7 and while the..."

Mackie

"Excellent Food and Service. Coming here for the first time, we did not expect much from this place. We were surprised when we were greeted by the..."

Blackrocky

"Cosy, authentic and friendly Lebanese restaurant. I've eaten here several times over the years and I've always found the food delicious and very..."

Christian

Eat Istabul

85/100 (1029 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

Cheap Eats

"Would've given this place a 5 as the food was great, very clean, great value. The only downside was one of the workers was spraying the window..."

Jso

"Tasty kebsb snack pack that was made super quickly. Friendly service and the chips were nice and crunchy. Would return next time I'm in Glebe..."

Kristen Chan

"Delicious, cheap, and huge servings! Ordered kebab box and was overwhelmed by the size. Service prompt!..."

Chris Sedgwick

"Gozleme is freshly made and tastes really good! And please be prepared for the waiting time. Good value for food court meals. My partner and I often..."

Bigeaterintown

"One of the best snack packs in the city I reckon, and it's in a food court! You get a ton of meat for your money good reason this place is probably..."

Chris Sheldrick

"Located in Broadway Shopping Centre food court. With a variety of food outlets in here, this one had a steady queue of people buying their lunch...."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Delicious gourmet style kebab in a box. There was a choice for a HSP but went with this choice as it had everything an HSP has except for cheese and..."

Johnny Pan

"My love for Kebabs and Turkish food brought my attention to this place . Their wood fires shish skewers in a wrap is such a delight . Their gozleme,..."

Ravi Dwivedi

"One word. Yum.Since broadway had renovated their food court section on the shopping complex, the food on offer makes your eyes want to pop out..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"The best Turkish food in Sydney without doubt in this branch ( in broadway shopping mall), and for me top food places in Sydney. This place is an..."

Sherif Essawi

"The best falafel wrap I've had. I've had their falafel wraps more than 30 times and it never fails to hit the spot. Falafel is crispy and never dry!..."

j C

"Friendly family run takeaway. Great taste. Extra crispy chips. Reasonably priced. Menu and prices have been updated. And it's now open till 9pm on..."

Kaushik Jay

"The cashier took the order quickly, then the food came out in a few minutes. The tastiest chicken shish I’ve ever had. I spoke a few words with..."

Emese P Shores

"The food was outstanding, priced well, and the people were beyond friendly and helpful! I can't say enough good things about this establishment. We..."

Jeremy Barrows

"Best kebab place I’ve early had!! Fresh and..."

WW L

"Very friendly and helpful staff- beautiful and tasty kebab..."

Dee Y

"The best food I have tried in Sydney. Good prices and friendly staff. I will come back again for sure..."

Horacio Herrera

Shenkin Erskineville

85/100 (1176 ratings)

"The central hub to getting my day started - from the best coffee Sydney has to offer to unparalleled service and finally to some of the finest soul..."

Igal Burdo

"The vegan dinner at Shenkin Erskineville last night was superb! Food was plentiful and so delicious. Service was great - thanks Pedro. Highly..."

Sue Dellagiacoma

"Beautiful shop, Beautiful food, and Beautiful people running this great little..."

Shehadeh Fahel

"The food was just perfect .. a lot of love had been invested and you can feel it in the room and taste it in the food .. thank you..."

Justine Jones

"Loved the food, definite win for brunch with the girls when you're choosing the café! Healthy but so..."

Ashley Mannino

"Always a great meal and a great service. I'm so glad to have a Shenkin close to my house in..."

Cristina Nascimento

"Delicious food! Welcome to the Balmain..."

Lisa Sinclair

"Great food, great coffee, great service! Thank you for an overall great..."

Natalia Belen

"Coffee....always delicious. Staff...always..."

Victoria Rose

"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! Loved..."

Juanita Schultz

"Shenkin makes me happy..."

Tegan Cone

"I got the shashushka with two poached eggs, 7 hour slow cooked tomato and chorizo. It was very warm and nice but I wish it came with more..."

Hungriestsam - Samantha

"ISRAELI INFLUENCESOne of my weekend pleasures is discovering a new sun-filled brunch spot. I was pretty pleased with my avocado falafel and a..."

Nancy Li

"My first “Shenkin experience” was here at the Erskineville cafe. It was a stinking hot day, but we arrived early and got a seat in the air..."

Carly (@tippleandfodder)

"I had a great feeling when I tried the falafel roll here with tahini sauce. It tasted like the real falafel made in the oldest country in the world..."

Khosrow Vaziri Jnr

"Beautiful Family! Beautiful Food ! 💜Get the Bite !!! It’s amazing Falafel Avocado Poached Egg Ball with fresh Salad. Really nice to go..."

Jadeholly36

"Went here for the first time this morning and ordered an avocado sandwich and a cup of mocha. The food is good but not cheap. Coffee is good too...."

Bigeaterintown

"Since I've never had Israeli food before I had no idea what to expect. I was a bit hungry wanted to have some meat (bacon!) for brunch, however most..."

Manz

"Israeli restaurant chain, Shenkin, are launching a new menu in March 2017 and invited us along to try some of their new items. A homegrown business,..."

I Ate My Way Through

"Shenkin is crazy overpriced but oh so delicious! Eggplant and Haloumi Shakshuka is my once a blue moon treat (crazy expensive, oh so good) coffee is..."

Jane H.

"the Oreo cookie monster was delicious with the waffle and the pancakes. On the waffles you could taste the cinnamon which was delicious. The pancake..."

Crystal Pettit

"Nice spot in Erskineville to enjoy a coffee. Had an affogato and cappuccino. The affogato seemed a bit light on in the coffee department. On the plus..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We had breakfast here a couple of weeks ago. My wife had the mushroom burekas and I had the Israeli breakfast. Both were absolutely delicious and..."

Con Suma

"Cafe Shekin shares the same excellent brunch genetics of its Enmore-based mother; Middle-Eastern tilt, massive serves. Honestly, the main..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"1/4 places we visited on a long fun filled foodie adventure today.Firstly. This place is wow.Not only did we start here for..."

Stephanie Angelica

"So my sister and I travelled all the way from Parramatta to try this talked about cafe ! All I can say is sensational. I can't tell you how..."

The Lisa Marie Foodie Adventures

"We ordered the Bite, the Stack, the Shakshuka and the Ziva and we're all very happy about our choices. Then shared four desserts (Wagon Wheel, apple..."

Thuy-Vi Truong

"Popped in for an early afternoon tea and had a delicious Babka - the rolls spread out when cut and was infused with just the right taste, not over..."

Kevin Yong

"DELICIOUS! Had the dip board and the dips were to die for! Had the bite and it made my morning! Cute little place. Easy to find and great customer..."

Wendy Le

"Cafe Shenkin is bigger and better than what you would think upon first glance - in terms of both cafe and portion sizes. The shopfront appears small..."

Kathleen Ooi

"Pleasantly surprised by the food. The service staff was friendly despite the peak lunch hour. Would go back there agn. Shashuka w pulled..."

Avocado

"On day two of our Sydney visit we caught up with some friends for breakfast. After some fruitless searching for vegan friendly breakfast/brunch..."

Quincesandkale

"Replacing the OLD FISH Cafe (sigh), is Cafe Shenkin expresso bar… an odd moniker considering there’s only enough seats for 2 so you won’t be..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"I purchased my standard latte and was happy to find that it was as creamy and smooth as its big brother 'Shenkin'. I couldn't leave without one..."

Eloise Jaksic

"Visitor the King street outlet last Saturday morning. Sat in the window and ate the B&E roll and the breakfast stack. Both good and priced well...."

Woz Ray

"I was on the lookout for a different sort of brekkie and I found it here. Really lovely food, Israeli style, tasty, filling and really well made with..."

TrickyK2

"Love the new store on King St with double counter - order inside or street side. Delicious coffee with kid friendly options too, like..."

June Bug

"Coffee Kick!. Love Skenkin - service is always good and coffee always lifts me up in the morning. Best pick is a Belgium chocolate mocha - it will..."

Kitty

"Nice coffee at shenkin (which goes deliciously well with warm chocolate bobca I might add..). Friendly, fast service too, and consistently..."

Boomstix

"Good things come in small packages which Is what Shenkin is. Best for take away but a great people watching spot if you can get a seat. Good..."

Spagblog

"Excellent coffee and good (shop baked) pastries. Had a piccolo with a vegetarian burek and both were..."

Coffee_dude

"Good addition to the strip just need to encourage..."

Olliemac

"Good coffees. Coffees here is great. Pastries- small bites at. $3. Disappointed with the lack of seating. You kind of have no choice but to takeaway?..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Good Addition. Cafe Shenkin is a welcome addition to the King St strip, taking over from where Old Fish Cafe let go. Open early (and open on time, a..."

Willem McGregor-Immig

"Angelita’s special was sooo good! I loved the puff pastry and spicy coriander. My partner got the Shakshuka and it was very good as well. Also..."

Paula Batalha

"Found this cozy cafe when I had just transferred to Erko for work. It immediately made me feel welcome to this unique suburb. The staff are always..."

Jaycey Park

"Stumbled upon this cafe in Erskinville and it was a very pleasant experience from being greeted by the very friendly staff to the amazing food they..."

Mendel Bernardino

"Best coffee I’ve ever had in Sydney (visiting from Melbourne). The Shakshuka with eggplant and halloumi was awesome. The lemon and mint frappe was..."

Triston Farmer

"Absolutely lovely place, stopped by for a bite, staff was friendly and the food was great. Had the Shakshuka which was an abundant amount of..."

Terence Tse

"The staff have always been friendly, helpful and punctual by being ready at or sometimes even before the official opening time of 7am on Saturdays..."

Vincent

"I’ve had the best shashouka at this place in a while, the coffee taste so good. definitely..."

Adam Farah

Shuk Falafel

Saltvine - Lebanese Tapas & Cocktail Bar

84/100 (1408 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Erciyes Restaurant

84/100 (2605 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my all time favourite Turkish restaurant to go too. I absolutely love the grills here, they never disappoint. Cooked to perfection - juicy..."

Filiz

"Had the dips as recommended by a friend. Friendly staff let me try their dips before I made my decision. Hommus and Baba Ganoush (eggplant) were a..."

Lea

"Hands down the best Turkish Pide in Sydney. The rainbow dips are awesome to dip your pide into also.I get the sausage, spinach, cheese..."

Hungry Diner

"I love Turkish food and I have eaten a fair bit of it this year. ERCIYES is the OG and has been my favourite since 2001. My only gripe is I don’t..."

Spooning Australia

"This was standout Turkish but you pay for it. There was a high level of quality in all the dishes. Tender tasty meat, fresh-made rice and veges,..."

Dominic Svensson

"I love this place. It's been a family favourite for as long as I can remember. Good food at reasonable prices and the staff were friendly,..."

Rose Sara

"The dips and the bread were great, the main were also nice however not out of the world. My friends really enjoyed the lentil soup however it tasted..."

HungryDumpty

"Can't comment on the service as was really quick bite and didn't book so had to flip the table quickly. The food, however, delicious!!! Got a falafel..."

Jess Roberts

"Went back after 10 years and the quality is still as great as ever. Had a beautiful Turkish coffee and their signature pide. Stomach is happy...."

A Potentially Loyal Customer

"Mar17 Ordered the beef Iskender. It was pretty delicious.the quantity was insane and I actually had to do a take away . The bread alone was a meal by..."

Sougata Khan

"Definitely our go to Turkish fix that's more than just kebabs. There's a lot of kebab joints in Sydney and this separates itself from..."

Mr & Mrs Bottomless Pitt

"My go to place for pides. So tasty and great size !!! I also love there doner kebabs but those are the only 2 I ever order. Been going here for..."

Amy Macintyre

"I have been frequenting Erciyes for over a decade and always leave happy and full. Competitively priced, there's a great range of Turkish..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Great family restaurant with amazing dips and fresh pide to go with it. Fav dish is the beef inskender which is kebab on fresh diced pide with..."

Meltem

"BEST HUMMUS IN THE WORLD.Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon at home.What is the secret..."

Maddie Moriz

"Freshly baked turkish bread made to order. It doesn't get better than this. With the dips its amazing! The pide is also made to order. My favourite..."

MVN

"I bloody love this place for their delicious food and $3 fresh warm Turkish bread! Those nights where you need something yummy to go with..."

Oksolike

"This place is great if you're looking for delicious food for a big group and a BYO option. I went with one other and the portions were so big we were..."

Simply Starving

"This place is great. The food is authentic and their staff go all out to bring you a lively experience! I went there in a group and we were treated..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"Walking through the entry you can see the Turkish breads made fresh on the premises. Ordered the mixed grill and at $41 didn't seem to be fantastic..."

Chilli Feli

"Best kebabs ever! Have been here heaps & will keep coming..."

Kate

"I've you read any of my other posts you'll quickly found it I'm quite the fan of fatty food. Burgers, bacon, whatever. If it contains a high value of..."

NothingBeatsBurgers

"Do you have a fall-back food option that’s forever reliable and you know that you’ll never be disappointed? The kind of restaurant that you know..."

Gourmanda.me

"It was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences I have ever had. Partly due to the splendid house Chardonnay which I drank a whole bottle..."

Just One More Spoon

"So good. Agree with everyone saying that the dips are really delicious. Who knew dips could be so good! They taste really really fresh, packed full..."

Foodie-100

"Delicious. Amazing Turkish food- decor isn't the best but don't let it put you off! The pides are..."

Kate

"My family has been going here for 20+ years. Can't beat the mixed dips! Avoid Friday and Saturday nights if you don't like to belly..."

Julia

"Been eating here for a long time. Best to get some take away dips (baba and hommus and Chilli) and fresh house made bread. Can't go..."

Ryan

"Enjoyed the dips and Turkish pizza. Service was okay. Great value for..."

Upsydaisy

"Dips Dips Dips. It is all about the dips here- eat in or take away. Hummus and Baba are the stars.The chilli used to have some..."

Hannah

"Great..."

Cjb126

"Fresh dips, tasty pides and awesome iskender! Busy on weekends so be sure to book in advance. Go for the food, not the..."

Sammy21

"Had a great dinner here, the dips, falafel and vine leaves do good but the Iskender kebab is to die..."

Diane Rowley

"Awesome pide and yummy kebabs any way you want it. The dips are amazing and made fresh on site. Also the sweets are to die..."

Marita Crossingham

"Fantastic atmosphere, lovely food, great dancing. Portions could be bigger, had to order alot to feed four people but it all tasted..."

Ania

"Best Turkish in the east. Dips are amazing and so are the grilled meats!! It's byo too- all round great..."

Surry Native

"Chicken Kebab This is Where Its At!. OMG I have eaten a lot of Kebabs, Euros, Souvlaki, whatever you want to call it depending where you are from...."

Sebastian

"Pide Piper. This iconic Turkish Cafe/restaurant has a take away section and a sit down area. All busy.Prices are low and sizes are large. Great..."

GregFresser

"They make fantastic doner..."

Anthony Torres

"Great Pide. Easily the best Turkish Pide around. I always go for the Chicken Pide. The Mixed Dips plate is also good.Staff are usually..."

Nikkytsang

"The BEST Turkish food in Surry hills! Pides are delicious and without all the grease you find elsewhere. Can't go past a sneaky lamb shish roll..."

Steph

"If you want good well priced fresh food, look no further.... this little gem has it all. You won't be disappointed..."

Tegan

"The best place to go for fantastic food and entertainment in the weekend. Definately go with a group and go for the banquet menu, authentic Turkish..."

Sakine

"Incredible food! The salad tasted as if the leaves had just been picked and the olives and onions were divine. The bread was freshly made and cooked..."

Up Rumply Aha

"Fantastic. Been looking for a place like this fof a while. Decor is OK but you don't eat the decor. The service is great, quick, unobtrusive and..."

Luke M

"Surely the best. Pide in the world..."

Neil Phillips

"Go with a bunch of friends to enjoy the belly dancing on the weekends. Awesome pides and mezze..."

Alex

"Great for fresh Turkish bread and tastey..."

Gavin

"Delicious Shish Kebabs and Pide . It’s a great place to grab a meal and catch up with friends. There are Belly Dancers on the weekend to shake the..."

Aleksandar Antic

"Good, efficient service. Lovely Doner kebab and Chicken kebab both $15 each for takeaway, with good portions. Would love to come back to dine in when..."

Rhys T

"Amazing food and great service. Good portions too. The below servings were shared between my partner and I easily, with food left over. The photos do..."

Micky Monthy

"A nice Turkish restaurant in Surry Hill. Nothing fancy but above the average Turkish Mediterranean style food...."

Amir Shay

"Very generous serving. Best Turkish resto in Sydney, I must..."

Dan Andrew

Emad's

"The oldest restaurant in the Lebanese quarter, Emad's is still serving up delicious food with impeccable service (free byo!), but the prices are..."

Dominic Svensson

"Only place that does vine leaves with meat in it, I LOVE IT!! And I love everything else as well. Definitely coming back and gonna recommend it to..."

Marah Felemban

"outstanding customer service and generosity on behalf of the staff. delicious flavours enhanced with the zing of lemon, the tang of cumin and the..."

Alison Gallagher

"You can tell that the place has been around for many years - they still use handwritten invoices and some of the decor is a bit..."

CW

"Went here for a birthday and got the set menu. Ate myself into a coma in a relaxing middle eastern vibe. Really enjoyable meal with friendly staff...."

Lawrence Wisdom

"Whenever I am in the city I try & find an excuse to detour through Surry hills to get to this amazing food. I highly recommend the Super Banquet..."

Adam Clarke

"Not only is this the best Lebanese restaurant in my books, it's one of my favourite restaurants in general. The owners are lovely, the food is so..."

Poz

"We absolutely loved Emads! We went there for a friends birthday. The food was amazing. Staff were friendly and we were always served with a smile. We..."

Monica

"Great place really loved it. We all really enjoyed the great food and the traditional atmosphere.the staff were nice and helpful recommend we order..."

Hgc233

"Great Service. Nice atmosphere, great Service, good food and suitable prices. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food..."

Getii99

"Love this place. Consistently good food and continues to offer great value for..."

Wandy 6005

"My friends and I go here all the time. The food is delicious (seriously good!) Service laid back and friendly has a family feel.Best of all its..."

Margaret Lama

"Middle eastern gem!. The food here is tasty and the service is good too. The ambience is..."

Safwat Hossain

"Great authentic food, great service. And even better, the owner will give you great empirical advice no matter the topic of conversation or level of..."

CharlieP

"I love this place! Cozy environment, fresh and tasty Lebanese food, and super nice staff. I came with a voucher and will most definitely go back. I..."

Bella

"THE best Lebanese meal I've had for many years if not ever. Mixed platter was my choice and it was generous and..."

Lovesgoodfood

"I have been eating at Emad's for 30 years & it never fails to impress me. The best Lebanese food on the..."

Johnny Forces

"Awesome atmosphere, service and most important food! Stuffed zuchini are a must. It was as good as a home cooked meal but better as your not doing..."

Ramona

"Timeless Lebanese Delights. This place could teach a lot of restaurants about how to consistently do things well. I've been going here since the..."

Brooke

"Delicious and family friendly - so friendly and helpful, made us feel very welcome and at home! Made dining out with children so easy. Thanks for a..."

Lauren Kleinsorge

"We don’t get to come here often enough, local delight, are always welcomed by the friendly atmosphere. You really can’t go wrong with the..."

Ramon Rocha

"What a fabulous experience we had at Emad's. The food was authentic and sooo good. The service was great, making sure there was nothing we didn't..."

Maryanne Kourouche

"So pleasantly surprised by this place. Ordered the Banquet Menu for the two of us and it was overflowing with deliciousness. Every dish they served..."

Beau Ushay

"I love this place, I think it’s a family run business and the food is always delicious, well priced and comes out quickly. It’s my favourite..."

Kirstin Bermudez

"Fantastic food, definitely won’t come out hungry , best Lebanese food in Sydney. Service fantastic, big thanks to Lenny who looked after us, so..."

janet moralas

"Beautiful decor and even better food, Emad's Restaurant prepares each dish with care, focusing only on single ingredients. Each skewered meat is $5 a..."

Zuleyka Zevallos

Shenkin Espresso Bar Newtown

84/100 (1241 ratings)

"Small coffee place, more like take away concept shop with some sitting in house.Piccolo was awesome, and service was quick and..."

Culinary Artist

"This Shenkin has a cozy corner position with just a few chairs against the windows, so best for coffee or snack overlooking the street. The coffee..."

Dominic Svensson

"Is it possible to still have a hangover 2 days later? Was walking down Erskineville Road from the station and stopped by on my way to Newtown... ..."

The Next Rush

"Father’s Day in Balmain (not Newtown) opens with a good macchiato, milkshakes for the kids and some cappuccinos. They’re slow, but solid. But the..."

Peter White

"Service was friendly and prompt! I ordered the falafel burger and zucchini fries and both were delicious! The zucchini fries could have been a bit..."

Alexa Nguyen

"We ordered two cup of Hot Capuccino was nice with good presentation . A little gem at Newtown. Friendly staff and quick service.The place was small,..."

Yuniar Prasetyowati Goncalves

"Really friendly service . Nice selection of pastries and sweets. Both we tried were lovely. Just a cute little cafe overlooking king street. Coffee..."

Ellylovestoeat

"Something a lil' different for breakfast at Shenkin Cafe with the Ziva, baked filo pastry with olives, mozzarella, cheddar and ricotta served with a..."

The Engineer Eats

"What a lovely little cafe along King St Newtown! Coffee was really good needless to say. But what makes their drink great is their service. The..."

Aya Marie

"Coming here without plan,the staff were vigorous,really share happiness to customers.I ordered a large latte,not bad.And tried their poppyseed..."

Queenie

"Absolutely loved it.Ambiance: I loved that when you go in you think it's really small but if you want to sit down and eat there are more..."

Victoria

"Lovin' this healthy place in Newtown! Known as the suburb full of vegetarian and vegan cafes, me and my sis decided to give it a go. We ordered..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"This review is for the Shenkin Espresso Bar on King St.Good coffee.Clearly very popular with locals.Delicious savoury pastries..."

Connoisseurc

"Three thirty-itis hit hard and we were in the heart of Erskineville so I tried shenkin since I'd heard they had a quality reputation. Coffee was..."

Issac_eatsalot

"This place blew me away! Absolutely amazing breakfast (I had the Israeli breakfast) and perfect iced Chai. Very friendly staff, had a wee chat to..."

Caitlin Monnery

"Consistently good coffee, and love these guys are open relatively late in the day. Short and sharp service means you're always in and out in a jiffy..."

TrufflePig

"My favorite coffee shop for a good morning cuppa! Their coffee is absolutely fabulous and the staff is super friendly which is perfect to start your..."

Neha Yadav

"Coffee here is not bad. Mecca beans. Wait time is usually quite reasonable. Not worth a special visit but very good place for whoever wants a solid..."

Andy Cheng

"Shenkin is a nice, relaxing place with great food. We ordered the original (vegetarian) Shakshuka ($16.5) and the Grilled Chicken wrap ($15). The..."

Helen & Michelle

"This Israeli restaurant is definitely a place full of surprises. Shakshuka tastes so tender and smashed hummus just feels like it can melt in your..."

Joanne

"Love Shenkin. The wraps are massive and taste so good as they make their own bread for them. Labne on toast and the poached egg with avocado and..."

Delicious8

"A friend and I tried to get the 'tella ball shake at Foodcraft Espresso at 2pm on a Sunday. I'm assuming the balls were sold out well before we..."

Emily W

"Lovely food and staff . Had the most pleasant..."

Sandy NIghtingale

"Enmore main street at 10:30am ... you'd see the remnants of an ultra-active, food-obsessed Asian male wheel-chaired out of Shenkin Kitchen . Sporting..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"My absolute favourite is the Angelita Malawach – Puff pastry served with hummus, grated tomato, spicy coriander & a boiled egg ($17). Cannot get..."

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

"I have to say that Shenkin was the most amazing baked eggs I’ve tried so far! It was very rich in tomato sauce, had fantastic spices and there was..."

Charn Tangson

"Overall Shenkin is a bit of fun. By far some of the best coffee in the Inner West, they serve up some unusual food that really hits the spot. While..."

Robert_hs

"The ritual of going out for breakfast is something I still haven't taken full advantage of in this neighbourhood. It used to happen more often when..."

Heneedsfood

"Good traditional, great vibe, mixes feeling about the staff, but overall great experience every..."

Peter.b

"Great coffee. They really know how to make a good brew in this place. Keeps me coming..."

G Unit

"Yummy Brekky and Great Service. I ate a green omelette which was so tasty and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The service was wonderful, and the..."

Lyra

"Happy coffee drinking!. Hands down best coffee in Sydney, they use real chocolate, it's amazing! Staff is also friendly and cool,..."

Lauran

"Great service, delishious food! Highly recommended for hearthy breakfast. Coffee was a bit weak, but I'll give them anoyher..."

Natasha

"Really good mocha, coconut hot chocolate, chocolate croissants and..."

J Sydney

"Is-raeli good!. Really rustic, cool vibe made Shenkin an enjoyable place to hang out. The staff were super friendly, always checking up to make sure..."

Lips

"You may think that $15 seems a lot for a falafel roll (The Shenkin Wrap) but it will change your..."

Tim Of Spoons

"Friendly service :). Had the shashuka, which was hearty and very filling; just the slightest hint of being spicy. Friend's lime frappe was really..."

Susietran

"These brothers are on fire! The food is amazing, fresh and not the boring standards u find at a cafe. Very friendly staff who clearly enjoy where..."

Sarah Manduku

"Yet again you've made my day. I love Shenkin, The boys are amazing- super friendly and make the such love. ( (its a two coffee kinda place it's just..."

Hannah

"Love Skenkin. Just great service and beautiful coffee. The Belgium chocolate Mocha is a must!! Always enjoy their breakfasts and their smiling..."

Kitty

"OMG!. Had a late afternoon snack here a few days ago: coconut milk hot chocolate, and a shared chocolate babka. I've had cravings for the hot..."

Susan Butler

"Perfect and the best cafe in Erskineville. I am a regular coffee customer at Cafe Shenkin and has been for a few months. AMAZING COFFEE!!!! Best..."

Jasmine

"Visited last week. Food was good, coffee was also pleasant. Nice relaxed vibe, wished it was my local. Only qualm was that the orange juice was..."

Kyman

"Lovely food, coffee and people who work there. Couldn't ask for more in a..."

CMalones

"I went here for a banquet dinner ($30pp) to celebrate my recent birthday. I approach banquets with caution as they are often the dregs of the..."

Verity Blake

"Best coffee in Erko& Newtown , great chocolate croissant ...professional..."

Ton ..

"Delicious! Order the babagonous. Service had improve 10 fold since I last..."

Erkofuton

"Fantastic food. Went for dinner last night, we had the israeli banquet. The food was amazing and there was a lot of it, great value for only $30 a..."

Angi

"Excellent. Good food good atmosphere. Throw in lots of saucy waitresses and waiters and it's a..."

Dr Mick Mach

"Middle Eastern Breakfast. Great place. These guys are passionate about both thier coffee and their food which is always a winner. Went with a group..."

Bekaboo

"This has to be my favourite restaurant in Sydney! I go here at least once a week and am never never disappointed. The food is to die for... The best..."

Beth Halsted

"Absolutely awesome coffee, and the few times I've had breakfast there the food was of consistently high standard. Loved the..."

Sawbones

"Have beenmeaning to try the menu for a while after stopping by for takeaway coffees (which are some of the best around). Between us had the build to..."

Dan

"A slow decline.... I have lived in the area for 3 years, in which I have eaten at Shenkin, with friends on numerous occasions. Until recent, I have..."

Sing

"If the toast with pesto, shittake mushrooms and fetta is on the specials menu - do..."

Michael Robinson

"So. so. GOOD!!. Shakusha - YES DEFINITELY with dips!! labne and hommus amazing!! comes with awesome fluffy pita bread to soak up the shakusha..."

Squiggle

"Best cafe in Sydney?. Amazing food, and amazingly large, so be careful how much you order. And with coffee from Proud Mary -- arguably the best..."

Coffeenerd

"Interesting food and tasty, reasonably priced, great service, warm decor. And opening for dinner soon - can't..."

Matt P

"Love this place!. My first visit to Shenkin was the day after they opened, which was a while ago. Since then, Bah and his family have never failed to..."

W

"Pastries, coffee and milkshakes were great ....great location and pet friendly. Will be..."

Ben 001

"My kinda shakshuka!. I just happened to be near erskenville when i realised that i hadn't had breakfast. pulled over - nearest cafe was shenkin. went..."

George Longstaff

Lyfe Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"A small Bondi cafe delivering big flavours in the Shakshuka which you can also order as a share dish for two. Four eggs are nestled in a rich,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Great place in Bondi with a wonderful vibe. Quick service, good coffee and the best salads. Friendly service and well worth eating at. Highly..."

Lollieats

"Visited Lyfe cafe in Bondi for brunch on a sunny Saturday. The cafe was reasonably busy, we were greeted and seated by the the owner who was a real..."

Thewhereto

"ha, somehow the atmophere, the kitchen, the dress codes of the waiters and waitress(only one) shows that this is an Israeli style cafe. there is an..."

Wenti Duo

"Lyfe cafe has an Israeli style menu with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads and mezze plates. I highly recommend the shakshuka which is cooked..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Great fresh food and awesome coffee! The shakshuka and Israeli Breakfasts are both winners.. Nice friendly staff creating a comfortable chilled..."

Damien And Sophia

"One of my top spots in Bondi! The owner is such a legend, truly makes you feel welcome and well looked after hence his large group of regulars. Food..."

Lynzi Bee

"Fantastic spot in Bondi. Great service, food and ambience. Owner is an absolute legend. Coffee first class - had three in a session. A..."

JR

"New favourite restaurant!! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly and food never lets me down! I would definitely recommend this place :)..."

Sydneyfoodaddicts

"Great Israeli food served here incl. falafel, hummus and salads. Fresh and tasty selection of food in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. We’ll..."

David Brim

"Absolutely delicious! Big breakfast was on point and we'll priced. Coffee was perfect. Only sun drenched seating we could find on the street and it..."

David Rosenberg

"Visited this lovely little café this morning for brunch. We were greeted by a friendly staff member when we entered. We ordered the $22 shakshuka..."

Fee-fi-fo-fum

"I loved the cosy breakfast we shared here - Israeli Bowl & Shakshuka were great, only wish we'd been able to try the Hot Porridge which sounded great..."

Joel Smith

"We went there for dinner, the food was amazing, brought me back to Tel Aviv! The service was also top! Liran and Aaron are the perfect duo. Can't..."

Ezechiel Ritchie

"That's where we go for a nice shakshuka breakfast , they also have a vegan option with a the nicest hummus I have ever..."

Nora Szopory

"Amazing food and coffee (I had the shakshuka with feta and a chai latte) - really friendly and lovely staff. Will definitely be..."

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