Where's the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Brisbane

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Middle-Eastern cuisine is rich and diverse. The common spices found in Middle Eastern cuisine include turmeric, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and allspice. Other key ingredients include mint, barley, pistachios, figs, pomegranates, dates and rosewater. Savoury dips such as Tahini, Baba ghanoush and Hummus also play an important role in Middle Eastern cuisine. Common dishes include Kibbeh , which is similar to a croquette, Shawarma , which is similar to a wrap, Falafel is a popular fried snack and Ful medames is regarded as a staple meal. In regards to sweets and desserts, Baklava is popular, as is Turkish delight .



In Brisbane there many Middle Eastern cafes and restaurants. One of the most popular Middle Eastern establishments in Brisbane is Mecca Bah in Fortitude Valley. This moderately priced and casual restaurant has a diverse menu. Recommendations would have to include Bastilla which are Moroccan chicken pastries, Chickpea battered mussels, Chermoula spiced octopus or pick from their Turkish pizza menu. Pizza toppings include Zucchini with Middle Eastern cheeses, lemon and mint, Harissa spiced tomato, haloumi, parsley and roast eggplant and Turkish lamb kofte, spicy tomato sauce and yoghurt. A range of Tagine dishes are also available, including Lamb with preserved lemon, green olive and harissa, Mussel with harissa, tomatoes and preserved lemon and Roast vegetable flavoured with chermoula spices. The dessert menu is equally appetising; Date and vanilla ice-cream, Middle Eastern Halva ice-cream, Turkish coffee ice-cream and Pistachio and Walnut Maamoul.



Caravanserai , is another great spot for Middle Eastern cuisine. Located in West End, this moderately priced restaurant has a great menu with Turkish influences. You can sample various dishes from the Meze menu - such as the Ottoman Meze, which features humus, babagounosh, tarama salata, carrot pickle, marinated olives, feta, artichokes, dolma and capsicum salad with Turkish bread, or opt for a traditional main. You can choose from Shish Kebap, Kofta, Seafood Pilaf, Sultan's Steak, Kuzu (slow roasted lamb shank), Deniz (crispy Atlantic salmon) and many more classic dishes.

One final contender, before we hand this discussion over to you, is Rouj Modern Lebanese , located in Rosalie. The menu here has all the expected traditional dishes such as Falafel kebab, Shawarma (Thin slices of marinated rib fillet), Mansaf (slow cooked leg of lamb), Shish Tawouk (Chicken tenderloin), Seayadiye (pan-fried barramundi) and a range of grilled skewers, including lamb, prawn, halloumi, kafta, fish and chicken options. Dessert includes a selection of freshly prepared Lebanese sweets and Lebanese Coffee.



Other top picks would have to include King Ahiram Lebanese Food in West End, Byblos in Hamilton, Pilpel in Redcliffe and Babu Burger and Grill in Wilston.

Brisbane is home to many more great Middle Eastern establishments, so if you know of a great Middle Eastern cafe or restaurant located in or around Brisbane, please let us know about it by leaving a comment.

We look forward to your feedback.

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