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The heart and passion of Zahli come from our founder, Mohammad Issmail—a man with love for his motherland turned into an extraordinary culinary experience in Sydney’s most notable food suburb, The Rocks.  A restaurant embracing a rich history…  Zahli Restaurant is named after the breathtaking city Zahlé in Lebanon, where poets, writers and winemakers hail.… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Zahli Restaurant is at the Top of the List for Lebanese Cuisine in Sydney

Hommos is a cherished favourite in Lebanese restaurants across Sydney. Over the last few decades, the creamy, vegan dip was thrust into popularity around the world, possibly due to migration over the years, and definitely because of the dish’s deliciousness. As common as hommos is and as universally popular as it has become, many people… Continue reading Hommos: the History of a Favourite Served at the Best Lebanese Restaurant in Sydney

Winter in Sydney has its charm, however, it can get cold quite quickly. While Sydney is the  perfect spot for enjoying the beautiful warm weather, when autumn and winter hit, everyone heads indoors and goes in search of food that is delicious enough to warm the soul. Enter, Lebanese food. Lebanon has a typical Mediterranean… Continue reading Why Winter in Sydney is Best Spent Eating Lebanese Food at Zahli

Lebanese food is delicious, comforting but vibrant and an absolute joy to eat. While the cuisine itself is diverse, a few flavours are used in many dishes. It’s no secret that lemons, garlic, mint and oregano are heavily present in many dishes. Many dishes often feature lamb, chickpeas, yogurt and rice, however, there is also… Continue reading What Makes Sumac an Important Element in Lebanese Food?

One thing to take away from Middle Eastern food is the masterful use of spices in almost every dish. In Sydney, many restaurants use these spices to inject their food with Middle Eastern flavour and flair. Depending on the dish, different spices can bring warmth, zest, heat and tang. At Zahli, traditional Middle Eastern spices… Continue reading What Are The Best Middle Eastern Spices To Use in Your Everyday Food in Sydney

Middle Eastern food is full of bold and vibrant flavours that come from a variety of herbs, spices and products. The magical combination of different ingredients produces many of the Middle East’s signature dishes such as hommos, sambousik, samki harra and shish tawook. While diving into these dishes is delicious and joyful, many of the… Continue reading 5 Middle Eastern Ingredients to Keep Stocked in your Sydney Food Pantry

Some of the best restaurants in Sydney have one thing in common: consistency. Consistency is a simple concept, however, it is difficult to achieve. Many great restaurants have failed because of inconsistency. At Zahli, we understand the value of this concept. We know that it determines our reviews, recommendations, customer loyalty and business operations. For… Continue reading How Does the Best Lebanese Restaurant in Sydney Remain Consistent?

Lebanese food is filled with delicious and popular dishes such as tabbouli, hommos, falafel and shish tawook, however, an unsung hero frequently makes its appearance at mezza and in plates and wraps – Lebanese pickles.  Lebanese pickles were born out of the need to preserve food in Lebanon’s history. Food was kept in a mouneh.… Continue reading What secret tradition do the best Lebanese restaurants in Sydney have in common?

Healthy, hearty and wholesome. Hummus. One of the most popular Middle Eastern dips made from just a few simple ingredients. Served all around the world in Lebanese restaurants and even in some of the best in The Rocks, Sydney!  Why is hummus so popular? The main component of hummus comes from finely mashed or pureed… Continue reading Why hummus should be included in your low-calorie diet:

Not many cultures can compare to the Lebanese when it comes to desserts. Decadent and delicious, these treats are a big part of traditional Lebanese cuisine. However, what exactly are Lebanese desserts? I’m sure many of you have heard about baklava, but rest assured that it goes beyond that little pastry. There is no better… Continue reading It goes beyond baklava, Sydney! Lebanese restaurants reveal their top 3 desserts