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Spice up your life with these Middle Eastern spices and herbs used in many key Lebanese dishes and best restaurants in Sydney. Ever wonder how Lebanese food takes your tastebuds on an adventure? The secret lies in the spices used! They are the foundation of traditional Lebanese dishes and provide each meal with a unique… Continue reading Inside the spice cabinets of the best Lebanese restaurants in Sydney

There is, in fact, a secret to cooking the perfect eggplant. It all comes down to the grilling, seasoning and preparation. Eggplant is the key ingredient to brilliant baba ghannouj and exudes a smoky, full-fragrant flavour.  When preparing the perfect baba ghannouj, it is essential to remember to cook it over an open flame. Not… Continue reading The inside scoop: top restaurant tips on how to nail the ever-so-popular baba ghannouj

Spring has finally sprung, and summer is just around the corner. We have finally packed away our winter coats and pulled out our summer shorts!  Summer is for food, cocktails and friends! It is the time of the year where you should be able to kick back and enjoy some after-work or weekend drinks. Everyone… Continue reading 4 cocktails that Zahli Restaurant is offering to Sydney’s CBD that best compliment Lebanese food

Labneh is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and is a core dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner – and even as a snack. Labneh is a light, refreshing and rather delicious soft dip made from strained yoghurt that has been a part of traditional Lebanese cuisine for a long time.… Continue reading Labneh – A staple dip served at Lebanese restaurants

Hey The Rocks… Lebanese lunching is a thing, why not try it out and visit our restaurant to indulge in a truly unique experience. Lebanese food can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But we are going to provide you with an insight into how to lunch – the Lebanese way – at Zahli… Continue reading Zahli Restaurant in The Rocks reveals their top Lebanese lunch picks

  We give you the raw truth. Is this beloved Lebanese dish as good as people describe it to be? Known as kibbeh nayye – the steak tartare of Lebanese cuisine – this specially prepared dish holds an grand position in the culture’s most-loved meals. What is kibbeh nayye? (“nayye” is Arabic for raw) Made… Continue reading The secret to the tastiness of raw meat – the Lebanese way.

When most people visit a Lebanese or Arabic restaurant, they select popular menu items like kafta, lahem mishwee and shish tawook. However, Lebanese vegetarian dishes are extremely delicious as well. Discover dishes beyond popular Lebanese and Arabic favourites like tabbouleh, falafel and hummus. Instead, try one of the unfamiliar and lesser-known but, equally delicious vegetarian… Continue reading In the mood for a vegetarian feast? 6 dishes you must try at a Lebanese restaurant

Whether you are a fan of falafel, a lover of labneh or a connoisseur of fried kebbeh – no Lebanese food experience is truly complete without a sambousik or two. Sambousik is one of the Middle East’s most beloved foods and a must-have mezza both at home or when you’re visiting a Middle Eastern restaurant. … Continue reading The battle between sambousik meat and cheese

Arabic restaurants are known for offering lavish and delicious spreads that are perfect for celebratory occasions or moments of indulgence, however, less popularly known is that they can also be extremely helpful for your meal preparation at home. Lunch and dinner can be prepared more easily with the help of your closest Arabic restaurant. With… Continue reading How Arabic restaurants in Sydney can help your meal preparation

Are you interested in Middle-Eastern food? Do you want to experience more than just eating it? Middle-Eastern food is rooted in history, culture and tradition. The diverse cuisine involves a variety of ingredients, flavours and techniques. Whether you grew up with Middle Eastern food or, are just interested in it, it’s undeniable that to eat… Continue reading How can you learn about Middle Eastern food in Sydney?