Good food, nearly perfection, good to have a quiet on Terrigal strip. Service superb.read more

Very nice middle eastern food, but the prices are quite high. The restaurant decor is quite nice…read moreand modern, lots of seating with an upstairs area. My dining guest had some complaints about the plates being dirty. Service is quite nice and friendly

Perfectly balanced diet of meat, carbs, veggies and happiness…read more Like all good things, we started with two dips to go with the complimentary bread - garlic yoghurt and tomato eggplant. The smokiness of the eggplant shines through and the yoghurt gives it a tangy creamy coolness. Slip in a cheeky mint leaf and the world is good. The koobideh was massive on flavour and portion - so big it could feed a family of four or a hungry me. Tender juicy lamb and buttery fragrant rice. Sweet juicy chargrilled tomato and chilli to give it a kick. Ghormeh sabzi. Beautifully tender lamb pieces and beans. Fragrant herbs spices and dried lime. Massive pile of rice. Massive pile of happy. Too full this time, but dessert won't escape me next time round...

For a long time Hornsby has been a bit of a dessert when it comes to eating out. Other than the…read moreWestfield food court there really wasn't much around. Over the last few years though things have started to change for the better and Jaam-e-Jam is the latest shimering oasis in Hornsby's cultural dessert. They have been open a few months now and serve really amazing Persian food. For those of you who (like me, up until last night) has never eaten Persian, it's similar to Lebanese/Turkish/etc but at the same time, quite different. And it tastes amazing. Kebabs are a big part of the menu and we had the Jaam-e-Jam special which was a mix of minced lamb, lamb fillet and chicken kebabs, all beautifully cooked. We also had a chicken stew in a pomegranate and walnut sauce that was absolutely fantastic and a braised lamb shank served with broad beans, rice and dill. Fantastic. Everything is served with buttery saffron rice and bread. They also serve traditional Persian drinks - rockmelon juice with ice and sugar, carrot juice with ice cream (yep) or Doogh, a traditional spiced yogurt drink that's sweet, sour and salty all at once. Desserts included saffron and rosewater ice cream (available to take home from the Persian supermarket next door), traditional Persian sweets and some chilled rice noodles in rosewater syrup served with lime juice. Not your ordinary, everyday dessert selection and all fantastic. The service was fast and friendly. As first timers they advised us on how much to order (and got it spot on) and the prices are very reasonable. Well worth a visit. They also do breakfast and lunch. Some of the Persian breakfasts might even tempt us out of bed on a weekend morning...

This weekend's crave was Persian cuisine! We spent the day in the northern suburbs and this place…read morewas right on our way back home. I don't think the location is ideal, but then again, I'm still getting to know Sydney and there may be more to do in the area than I know of... However, it was worth stopping by for a Persian feast! The place is not very big (although there is a second floor which I don't know if they use or not), but had no problem getting seated and ordering the food. The waiting time was a little long, but that was due to a massive order being taken for takeaway just before we got in. The chef came out halfway through to apologise to us, which was nice. We didn't mind as we were in no rush and were enjoying ourselves anyway. But then it came! The meal I was looking for, a big sharing Chelo Kabab which was very tasty and fulfilling. Particularly, I'm a big fan of the mince-meat from these restaurants. It was lovely. The waitresses were very nice and helpful too. I reckon we will pop round again if we are ever in the area

Great Persian Food!! Came all the way from San Francisco, wanted to get some Persian food and this…read moreplace was amazing!:)

I have been to el karim about 5 times and I have yet to eat in, I always have takeaway and get the…read morelamb shish. The ingredients are pretty good, they have lamb, lettuce, onion, all of the usual things you would get in a salad. I like these ingredients but only a couple I don't use, these are the jalapeño and the beetroot I am not a big fan of these two ingredients. But even though these ingredients I don't use, the food is really good quality and always taste amazing, I would recommend this restaurant.

The first thing you'll notice about El Karim restaurant in Roseville, Sydney, Australia, is the…read moretantalizing scents. Lebanese aromas of hommos, falafel and grilled eggplant waft through the air, beckoning visitors in to the restaurant that is wall-to-wall packed with people on weekend nights. The cozy, one-room eatery has a convivial vibe, with lots of happy chatter amid the delicious smells. There's also some sparse patio seating, as well as a little bar area near the entrance. Make a reservation on weekend nights to get a seat right away. When I went there a couple weeks ago, it was only about a 10-minute wait, but I watched as parties continuously walked in all night to get their fix of the tasty offerings this restaurant features. It was easy to see why this restaurant, which underwent renovations this year, has been going strong since 1976. I was greeted immediately by owner/chef Fadi Constantine, from Beirut, who had a giant smile and mingled with tables throughout the space. The BYO menu (you can bring wine only) is full of dozens of shared plate entrées and larger mains, and I'd recommend ordering a bunch of smaller plates to try for the whole table. I could get a whole new order next time I go -- everything I had was delicious, and there were so many more mouthwatering dishes I can't wait to try next time. I started with the hommos ($7 AUD), which came with a thick stack of pita bread and was the perfect thick and creamy consistency. The bread was soft, not soggy, and the starter was really filling. The falafel ($12) was another classic and stellar choice, drizzled with tahini and served with pickles. The patties were thick and moist. I loved the generous topping, and everything went well together. Haloumi is always a must-have in Australia, so I was delighted there was a haloumi dish that came with another one of my faves, kalamata olives ($14). Wrap the haloumi in pita, and it's heavenly, or eat it on your own, which I loved. An order of batata kezbarah ($12), diced potatoes with spices, lemon and garlic, perfectly rounded out the meal. The dish was filling, and I loved the Lebanese spices that covered the potatoes. Pair your meal with a speciality cocktail, beer, cider or glass of wine -- again, there are dozens to choose from. Besides the menu that was a knockout with everything that was ordered, the service was swift, attentive and friendly. You really feel valued and at home in the restaurant, which made for such a fantastic experience.

If you live over the bridge - you know there are hardly any middle east restaurants - this one is…read morejust brilliant and is a must do Food - very very good Service - very very effective and quick even when the place is full And yes a belly dancer is working the floor on Fridays!!! Price range - probably a little high per plate but hey it's not Like you have a lot of choice- Yes I'd highly recommend!!!

DO NOT GO! AVOID AT ALL COSTS...This is probably the worst place I've ever been. From the moment we…read morewalked in, firstly the stench was horrendous, a pigs sty smells better. Then we sat down at the table, just keep in mind we were the only party in the restaurant. 3 out of the 4 of us wanted to order the banquet, which was $50, the other person was vegetarian and upon telling them this they did not care and told us we could not have the banquet and even the owner of the restaurant would not accommodate us. We left immediately. What a disgrace of a restaurant, they will shut their doors soon if they continue like this.

Amazing food, and great atmosphere. Zac was very friendly, and so were his team. I had both the…read moreMantu and a chicken Tikka (as in the photo) entrees which were very good, the chicken being my favourite. I also had the BBQ platter for 2 which was the perfect amount for us two.

Fantastic food! Great service! Good prices! Nice atmosphere! First time at zacs, passed it many…read moretimes finally tried it. Overall great night out.

Was in Willoughby and in need of coffee and so when I saw this place, I ha high hopes…read more Unfortunately, the slownes of the service, and the lack of focus on the coffee didn't really meet my expectations. That said, while paying I overheard the kitchen saying they were getting slammed, and so it could be that either someone didn't show for work, or some other reason kept this rustic cafe from being at it's best, but either way, I am unlikely to go back. One the positive side, the atmosphere in this cafe is great. While some of the chairs appear a bit rickety, they add to the rustic feel inside. The range of food also looked quite nice (though we stuck to the coffees). So.. as for the coffee, from my seat I was able to watch them being made and my expectations dropped with each minute. For me, seeing a dbl mac sitting on the bench burning as 2 babychinos are made is just sad. When it arrived it was bitter and burnt... surprised I was not. My wife also ordered a Turkish coffee which seemed very little like the thick syrupy deliciousness I have had on previous occasions. All in all, I was disappointed with my experience here, but I am pretty sure that this was a once off. At least... I hope so... Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 5/10 Coffee beans - Di Gabriel Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 4/10 Special coffees avail? - Turkish

Located on the quiet end of vict ave @corner of penshurst st, raffi may not get the same exposure…read moreas other food establishments on the retail side of chatswood. Shame really. If our breaky experience here is anything to go by, we would return to try their other offerings either @lunch or dinner. As ones who are unfamiliar with turkish armenian food, we approached this with an open mind. Turned out that it was hardly needed. You know it when you stumble on something good. Must try! Vegetarian breaky 4/5 consisted of grilled mushrooms, tossed spinach, onion, poached eggs, on feta pancake with eggplant dip. Each element was cooked without fault, ermmm the feta pancake 'might' hv been prepared beforehand (not sure), the eggplant dip was a nice surprise, smoky creamy, goes well with the pancake. A nice touch which i realized closer to finishing off the plate was that the pancake has been cut into nice little squares. All the better to soak up the egg yolks. Warm yoghurt with poached eggs garlic n mint named aptly dish from raffi's mom kitchen was enjoyable. A simple well executed dish that any loving mom would cook. 3.75/5 Best order their hot fresh mint tea (see pic on my dineline) to accompany your breaky. Give them a go peeps.

I was in town on business and this place was near my company's office. We went to lunch here twice…read moreover the week. The service was bit slow but we always had at least 8-10 people so that takes time. For appetizers, we tried these two pizzas. I had the first one and it was really good. Like a bruschetta but on a pizza crust. Good tomato flavor. BRUSCHETTA PIZZA fresh tomato slices, basil, feta, olives, onion, garlic, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (Medium only) CHILLI PIZZA tomato sauce, chilli, olive oil and mozzarella For entrees, one day I had a salad with prosciutto and barata cheese. It came with some toast points which were nice and crispy. The meat and cheese were tasty. Had a nice balsamic dressing on it. The 2nd day, I had the RISOTTO (of the day). That day it was a sausage risotto with green olives. It was very tasty. Creamy but not heavy. Tender rice. Overall this was nice place for lunch. There is a not a lot near my office so this is a good pick.

I'm going to be honest. This is a very satisfying restaurant but not a place I would purposely go…read moreto. Loads of seats and a decent variety of menu options. Food tastes alright, good service and the waiting times aren't too long. Still... I can't rate it a 4. If it wasn't because it is the restaurant linked to the hotel I'm staying at I can't see myself going: 'Oh! Let's go to Fuorno!' Not only it's near nothing in particular, but it's not easy to get to without a car. Not worth the effort. That said, I would give it a 3.5 if I could because it's good for takeaway. Portions are big and it saved me a few nights when getting back to the hotel after working late.