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Middle Eastern / North African · Sydney · Chef Paul Farag

Level 7, 25 Martin Place, Sydney CBD. Head Chef Paul Farag. Middle Eastern and North African-inspired cuisine.

Level 7, 25 Martin Place, Sydney CBD, NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney

  • Two Hats
  • Chef of the Year
  • NSW Restaurant of the Year

Menu

Wines

  • NV Henriques & Henriques ‘Boal’ 10yo Madeira PRT (16)
  • NV Quinta Do Noval Tawny 10yo Douro PRT (20)
  • Syrian Red Wine (22) — Glass of Syrian red wine from the Château Bargylus winery.
  • Jordanian White Wine (20) — Glass of white wine from Jordan's Saint George winery.
  • NV Quinta Do Noval Tawny 10yo (20)
  • CHATEAU LAUBADE ‘INTEMPOREL’ 12YRS BAS-ARMAGNAC FRA (20)
  • CHATEAU MUSAR GHAZIR LBN (17)
  • MARTELL CORDON BLEU GRANDE CHAMPAGNE FRA (42)
  • NV Henriques & Henriques ‘Boal’ 10yo (16)

Dishes

  • Box of six medjool dates, caramelised chocolate, ashta (45)
  • Sea urchin waraq simsim, aged rice, cumin
  • Spanner crab, macadamia tahini, green apple
  • Lamb nayyeh, tabbouleh, sesame butter
  • Cuttlefish, ummak huriyya, couscous
  • King prawn skewer, tamarind, tarama
  • Full blood wagyu short rib mb9+, cubeba sauce,preserved finger lime
  • Lion’s mane mushroom, black garlic, lentil
  • Chips, ras el hanout
  • Tuna rishta, finger lime, caramelised kishk

Cocktails

  • ESCA Spritz (22) — Marionette Plum, Anise Myrtle, Allspice, Prosecco.
  • Forbidden Fruit (35) — ESCA × Marionette Plum, NV Champagne, Cassis, Honey.
  • Lebanese Arak (18) — Traditional anise-flavored Lebanese spirit, served with water and ice.
  • Milk chocolate tart, Egyptian tea, plum (24)
  • TEA BY TEA CRAFT (7)
  • HIBISCUS ICED TEA (15)
  • STRANGELOVE MANDARIN SODA (7)
  • STRANGELOVE CLOUDY PEAR AND CINNAMON SODA (7)
  • Wines by the glass (Wine Room) (31)
  • Total wine bottles (Wine Room) (235)

Tasting Menu

  • EXPRESS MENU (70) — SNACK: Sydney rock oyster, black lime dressing or Fattoush cracker. ENTREE (one to share): Eggplant mes ‘a’ aha, spiced tomato and Aalia’s Khorasan pita or Cuttlefish, ummak huriyya, couscous. MAIN (one to share): Lamb neck shawarma, tarator, pickles, Saida saj or Cauliflower, tarator, chermoula or Murray cod masgouf, dill sabzi, preserved lemon broth (+20 per dish).
  • Long Lunch Price (119)
  • Classic Banquet (129) — Multi-course curated banquet experience featuringes. Minimum parties of two. Includes: Tuna rishta, eggplant mes'a'aha, Khorasan pita, hand stretched haloumi, smoked buffalo labneh, quail skewer, choice of lamb shawarma/masgouf/wagyu (+60), iceberg lettuce, milk chocolate tart.
  • SIGNATURE BANQUET (179)
  • Spring Patio Banquet (119) — Terrace garden party banquet menu for sharing. Perfect for birthdays, hens or group celebrations. Includes $2 oysters.

The Experience

Expect a theatrical atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining, a tasting menu and a wine pairing. A good fit for group dining and a romantic evening.

Phone: +61 2 9182 5880

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