Wazzup Falafel sells its signature dish on skewers,in house-made wraps with hummus;or as a FSP (falafel snack pack).

‘I literally sat there and sobbed into my falafel’:New Middle Eastern eateries to weep (with joy) over

From Palestinian soul food and late-night Lebanese to a vegan falafel joint,there are now even more Levantine food options to explore.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The Al Shami mixed plate is designed to share between two.
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Sure,this is a terrific place to wrap grilled meat in bread,but there’s much more to explore

Syrian restaurant Al Shami’s big menu goes beyond the usual grab bag of the Middle East’s greatest hits.

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A selection of Iranian dishes at Kitchen 55.
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‘This frankly odd menu is one of the most exciting eating experiences I’ve had in ages’

Dani Valent gains an informal,intimate insight into Iranian home cooking in a low-key suburban shopping strip.

  • Dani Valent
Chef Tom Sarafian is opening his first restaurant in central Melbourne this year.

Hummus prince Tom Sarafian reveals plans for two exciting new food venues

The nomadic chef famous for his luxe versions of Lebanese favourites will finally be serving his hit dishes on a more permanent basis.

  • Emma Breheny
The quail kabobs that Anthony Bourdain ate.
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The ‘delicious little birdies’ Anthony Bourdain loved are better than ever at this new-look Melbourne icon

It’s hard to go past Rumi’s greatest hits. But changes at its new home ensure it’s relevant to a new generation of diners.

  • Besha Rodell
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Happy Alley’s products range from biscuits to bagels.

This hidden bakery in a suburban alleyway is here for a good time,not a long time

It’s not just the Middle Eastern sandwiches and gooey cookies that keep fans coming back to this tucked-away spot,it’s the service.

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The colourful pastry platter at Taita’s Breakfast.

This new Lebanese milk bar cafe in the backstreets of Thornbury has community at its heart

Taita’s Breakfast is the new brunch offshoot of Taita’s House on nearby St Georges Road. And owner Xena Abbouchi has thought of everything you might need.

  • Dani Valent
The Khamsa Cafe Jerusalem Bowl with hummus,baba ghanoush,quinoa,fattoush,falafel and cauliflower.

Are these the best falafel in Sydney? Palestinian eatery Khamsa opens beside Sydney Park

Try home-style Palestinian food,passed down through the generations,at this family-run cafe.

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Go-to dish:Half chicken with pickles,condiments and Lebanese bread.
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The cult charcoal chook is only part of the story at Chapel Street’s shiny Sydney import Henrietta

The best advice for anyone heading to this glam modern Middle Eastern restaurant is to take your mates:the bigger the army,the better.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Charcoal chicken is a specialty but not a focus at Henrietta in Melbourne.

Charcoal chook on Chapel:Sydney’s Henrietta spreads its wings to Melbourne,with a much larger Middle Eastern menu than the original

It’s nearly a year later than expected,but one of Sydney’s best charcoal chicken restaurants has cooked up something big for Windsor.

  • Emma Breheny