What do we mean by modern middle eastern?

It’s all about taking the very best dishes from the rich history of Lebanese cooking and giving them a new lease of life in a fresh, contemporary environment. Our dishes will excite, our flavours will delight and our experience will remain with you until the next time you visit.

Modern Middle Eastern & Lebanese Menu

Zahli Modern Middle Eastern’s menu is inspired by age-old recipes, brought to life through a modern twist.

Bringing the authenticity, hospitality and comfort of modern and traditional Lebanese dishes, our aim is to offer an impressive array of flavours to suit any palate.

*The menus below are samples only and may be subject to change.

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banquets

banquets *All banquets are for a minimum of 4 people & are served with fresh & crisp bread.

cold mezza: hommos, baba ghannouj, labneh, mouhamara, tabbouli, fattoush, mixed pickles, makdous
hot mezza: sambousik meat, ladies fingers, cauliflower,potato coriander
seafood: bbq king prawns & salt & pepper squid
mains: lahem mishwee, shish tawook & kafta
dessert: knafe

cold mezza: hommos, baba ghannouj, labneh, mouhamara, tabbouli, fatoush, mixed pickles
hot mezza: sambousik meat, sambousik cheese,cauliflower, potato coriander
seafood: samki harra or samki beirutiyeh
mains: lahem mishwee, shish tawook

salads

finely chopped parsley, mint, tomato, shallots, crushed wheat, fresh lemon juice & olive oil

a modern take on tabbouli made of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomato, shallots, quinoa, fresh lemon juice & olive oil

tomato, cucumber, capsicum, parsley, shallots, baby cos lettuce, fresh mint leaves, cabbage, sumac, crispy bread, pomegranate molasses and lemon oil dressing, topped with fresh pomegranate seeds

rocket leaves, beetroot, spanish onion, sumac and walnuts with fresh lemon juice & olive oil

cold mezza

smooth chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic & fresh lemon juice

topped with minced meat & pine nuts

smoked chargrilled fresh eggplant, blended with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds

smoked chargrilled fresh eggplant, mixed with tomato, spanish onion, capsicum, garlic, parsley & fresh lemon juice topped with fresh pomegranate seeds

home made strained yoghurt with a sprinkle of oregano and sesame seeds

hot pepper dip with walnuts, garlic, lemon, red capsicum, bread crumbs and pomegranate molasses

home made yoghurt mixed with cucumber, garlic & dried mint

fresh garlic blended with oil & lemon

hommos, baba ghannouj & labneh
gluten-free bread also available for $10 per serving

fresh raw lamb meat, finely blended & mixed with crushed wheat, herbs & special condiments, served with a side of fresh green & olive oil

turnip, cucumber, olives & green chilli

spicy aged cheese, mixed with tomato, onion and parsley, topped with fresh pomegranate seeds

oil-cured stuffed eggplant with walnuts, capsicum, garlic and fresh chilli in olive oil (4 pieces per serving)

filled with rice, tomato, onion, parsley & fresh lemon juice (6 pieces per serving)

hot mezza

sliced fried eggplant, served with lemon garlic sauce (5 pieces per serving)

golden fried cauliflower served with tahini sauce

crispy fried diced potato, tossed with fresh coriander, garlic, lemon juice & chilli

a blend of fava beans & chickpeas, fresh coriander, garlic & onion served with pickles & tahini sauce (4 pieces per serving)

cooked fava beans with tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, seasoned with fresh lemon juice

green beans simmered in a traditional tomato salsa

traditional lebanese pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley (4 pieces per serving)

traditional lebanese pastry, filled with minced meat, onion, pine nuts & spices (4 pieces per serving)

filo pastry filled with feta cheese & parsley (4 pieces per serving)

traditional lebanese pastry, filled with spinach, onion & sumac (4 pieces per serving)

a shell of ground lamb meat & crushed wheat, filled with finely minced meat, onion, pine nuts & spices (4 pieces per serving)

fried kibbeh, falafel, sambousik meat, ladies finger, spinach pastry, served with tahini sauce (1 piece of each)

a shell of ground lamb meat & crushed wheat, filled with finely minced capsicum, chilli, onion, walnuts & our special spices (2 pieces per serving)

pan fried lebanese sausages tossed in fresh lemon juice, vinegar & pine nuts

pan fried with garlic, coriander, fresh lemon juice & spices

golden fried, hot chips sprinkled with salt

main course

chargrilled minced lamb mixed with parsley, onion & mixed spices, served with grilled tomato and onion, tahini sauce and chilli bread (3 skewers per serving)

chargrilled tender lamb marinated in mixed spices, served with chilli bread & mouhammara sauce (hot pepper dip) served with grilled tomato and onion (3 skewers per serving)

chargrilled chicken breast fillets marinated in garlic, vinegar, lemon juice & special spices, served with grilled tomato and onion, garlic dip and chilli bread (3 skewers per serving)

combination of 3 skewers (kafta, lahem mishwee & shish tawook), served with grilled tomato and onion, tahini sauce and chilli bread

lentil & rice pilaf, topped with crispy fried onion, served with mixed garden salad

chargrilled quails marinated in lemon, garlic, vinegar and special spices, served with garlic dip (3 pieces per serving)

stuffed zucchini with rice & meat, cooked in a tomato sauce

strips of lean lamb fillet marinated in tahini, onions, vinegar, lemon juice & special spices, served with grilled tomato and onion, tahini sauce and chilli bread

strips of chicken thigh fillets marinated in garlic, onion, vinegar, lemon juice & special spices, served with grilled tomato and onion, garlic dip and chilli bread

seasoned rice pilaf with minced meat, topped with slow cooked chicken & roasted nuts, served with cucumber yoghurt

seasoned rice pilaf with minced meat, topped with slow cooked lamb & roasted nuts, served with cucumber yoghurt
a serving of white rice can be added alongside any main for $10 – serves 2 people.

seafood

seared barramundi fillet topped with spicy tahini sauce and roasted mixed nuts

seared barramundi fillet topped with spicy tomato salsa and roasted mixed nuts

small new zealand whitebait lightly floured and fried until golden, served with tahini sauce

fried squid served with aioli sauce

whole sand whiting lightly floured & fried until golden, served with tahini sauce (3 pieces per serving)

grilled king prawns, marinated with garlic butter, coriander, oregano and chef’s special spices (4 pieces per serving)

dessert

turkish delight, roasted pistachio, sweet sesame halawa, fig jam & walnut, chocolate & cinnamon

a fine semolina base, layered with cheese and baked until golden, topped with bread crumbs and pistachio, served with sweet syrup

squares of authentic rose flavoured turkish delight, topped with shredded coconut (3 pieces per serving)

milk and rice pudding infused with rose water and topped with pistachios, served chilled

milk pudding infused with rosewater & orange blossom, topped with pistachios, served chilled

filo pastries with cashews & syrup, topped with crushed pistachios (3 pieces per serving)

medley of seasonal fruit selected by the chef

Book a table

Please feel free to contact us at least 24 hours in advance of the booking if you have any specific dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

In addition, we are also able to offer dietary specific tasting menus upon request. Menu items and prices are subject to change.

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