Middle Eastern
Five one-of-a-kind restaurants no one’s talking about in Melbourne – yet
Unless you’re at someone’s home, it’s hard to find Mauritian, Bhutanese and Ecuadorian food in Melbourne. But these restaurants offer a taste. Here’s what to order.
- Quincy Malesovas
- Exclusive
- Restaurant news
Top globe-trotting chef returns to Sydney to lead kitchen at two-hatted Aalia
Chef Adam Wolfers, who has worked at Marque, Monopole and NY’s WD-50, replaces former Good Food Guide Chef of the Year Paul Farage.
- Scott Bolles
- Review
- Punchbowl
It’s one of Sydney’s most exceptional desserts, and it’s in Punchbowl
This western suburbs cafe keeps the lights on, the coffee pouring, and the pans frying until after midnight.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Merrylands
Merrylands’ hot brunch spot serves a breakfast board loaded with the lot
Kabul House is still hugely popular, but young families and Zoomers are flocking to impressive modern Middle Eastern restaurant Iftar.
- Callan Boys
- Recommended
- Brisbane
Golden Avenue
Middle Eastern food in architectural surrounds, by the team behind Agne.
- Matt Shea
- Review
- Sydney
There’s plenty to love at two-hat Aalia’s new wine bar. Shame it breaks this important rule
The new Martin Place wine bar from the team behind Nour is strong, and the people-watching is primo. There’s just one thing missing.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Fairfield
Discover a modern Middle Eastern restaurant tucked inside a grand old suburban pub
Head to the carpark at the back of the three-storey 1888 landmark and look for the pink neon sign that says “Sama”.
- Dani Valent