Kanzaman comes from the same geniuses behind Dunyazad. If you want great Lebanese food at…read morereasonable prices -this is the place to be. Whereas Dunyazad is a little lighter in its decoration, Kanzaman is like stepping into a palace under an Arabian sky - lots of midnight blues and golds with cushions and lanterns. Kanzaman is perfect for groups and I recommend getting a few dishes and sharing them between one another. You can't miss the hummus, baba ghannouj and falafel - they are my favourite things on the menu without a doubt. The mains are great too but very large so either order on an empty stomach or share between two. The service is great, and really efficient - even when the restaurant is packed. Kanzaman may be a large restaurant but it fills up fast so book ahead to be safe. You can get takeaway as well and I have to say that the quality is as good as if you are dining in.

The main size was small. It was expensive and didn't taste fresh. Pretty disappointed, won't be…read morecoming back. Lebanese bread didn't taste fresh and came poorly presented in an old broken wicker basket. Great murals on the wall.

Good shisha. Comfy seating. Chill atmosphere.read more

From the owner: Serving great Shisha coffee and tea Ia relaxed and…read morechilled atmosphere Sunday till Thursday 3pm till 12am Friday and Saturday 3pm till 1am

This place serves amazing and authentic Lebanese food. The owners are always so welcoming and…read moreattentive. Portion sizes are great and the malfouf is to die for!!

From the owner: We serve authentic home style Lebanese food at our restaurant. The best way to experience the food…read moreis to try our sumptuous banquet menu. Everything is prepared fresh on the premises so you can taste the difference.

Zurouna is a stylish Lebanese restaurant located on the equally stylish South Yarra stretch of…read moreToorak Road. It has a balcony out front with seating for a dozen or so people, and as it was pleasantly warm I ate out there. In a cocktail sort of mood so started with a Tides of Beirut - Arak, Cointreau, Ginger ale and lemon juice. Very refreshing and the Arak gave it a real licorice kick. Good value at $14. I'm definitely a grazer when it comes to food so rather than ordering a main I opted for two entrees. First up was kibbeh which is one of my favourite Lebanese dishes - delicious little footballs made from minced lamb, cracked wheat and pine nuts served on a bed of rocket with a side of yoghurt. Wrapped up in a piece of pita bread, this makes for great finger food and with three pieces for $12 good value to boot. Next was Zaa'ter calamari, grilled and served on more rocket with fresh pomegranate. This was quite good but nothing out of the ordinary. I was hoping for something a little spicier. Generous serve for an entree and I wasn't able to finish it all. Overall, good value for money, good location and the lady who served me was attentive and friendly. Worth a five minute detour from Chapel Street if you're in the mood for Middle Eastern cuisine.

For several years now, I've been hoping a proper Arabic restaurant would open up in my area - one…read morewhere I can get not just snacks like kubbeh and falafel, but actual lunches and dinners like the ones I'd prepare with my family. As of this month, my prayers were answered in the form of Zurouna, the newest Middle Eastern addition to South Yarra. In a word, Zurouna is sensational. It is authentic, diverse (representing Levantine but also North African cuisine as well), elegantly but accessibly fitted out with Middle Eastern lamps and mosaic patterns, and accented with really lovely staff. A rundown of what we ate: Moutabbal - smooth, smoky eggplant dip perfect for scooping up with the fresh and fried Arabic bread that is constantly replenished. Za'atar calamari - coils of tender, za'atar-sprinkled grilled squid, with rocket, simple lemon and olive oil dressing, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Perfectly cooked, not a hint of chewiness. Ma'anek - lean Lebanese-style lamb sausages with olive oil and parsley. Not greasy, gristly or gamey at all, just how they should be. Lamb shank with freekeh and yogurt - there was no shank that day, so we had shoulder instead which was sensational. Exceptionally tender lamb with nutty toasted freekeh (green wheat) and garlic yogurt. Middle Eastern home cooking at its best. Chermoula prawns - four chargrilled king prawns, marinated in North African chermoula (a beautiful garlic, coriander, parsley and cumin sauce) topping an equally aromatic cous cous salad. Chicken tagine - tender chicken breast simmered in a spicy harissa tomato sauce with plump olives, chick peas and peppers. Served with almond rice on the side, this was my husband's and sister-in-law's favorite of the night. Baklava, turkish delight and fairy floss, plus mint teas for dessert. They have very authentically added a cinnamon stick to each glass of mint tea, a classic flavor combination of North Africa. Let the mint steep in the pot, then swirl your cinnamon stick around gently for a minute to infuse. Remove and drink. I was NOT expecting this when I saw the "coming soon" sign a few weeks ago. Traditionally this particular property has been filled and abandoned by lackluster restaurants. Zurouna is beautiful and here to stay, the kind of place that makes me so proud of my culinary heritage.

Very small serving size as delivery. Lahmacun I ordered 2 that would usually provide me with 4…read moremeals (I usually freeze and oven reheat as it is usually a generous size from other providers.) The meal was so small that I needed to consume both (2 Meals) to feel that I had a meal. At almost $20.00 each this represents appalling value for money, in a word, "ripoff" I have not eaten there in person and going on the experience of the delivery I am unlikely to. Seriously disappointed and pissed off. PS: I am 70+ and weigh 75ish kg my appetite is small. this order was a massive disappointment.

Dips, dolma, meat skewers, lamb, kofte!! What more in terms of Turkish delights could you want?…read more Well, the Turkish Delight martini is what. Sweet, subtle hints of rose water and adorned with a beautiful portion of Turkish Delight!! A perfect Turkish feast.

walked in around 12 on a Sunday and was seated straightaway. With a view of Coles there is not much…read morein terms of ambience. As I waited for my friends I perused their menu of non pronounceable dishes. I got the zucchini haloumi fritter with hazelnut and warercress salad. My skim cappucino was great but the food was not. My fritter was raw mushy and tasteless. And I only got one. No cheese was found. My friends beetroot salad just tasted like bottled beetroot. No flavours. My other friend ordered a burger and didn't like the burger bun Quite disappointing They are no longer affiliated with ygap. There was no feast and their food was not of merit

There is a lot to love about Feast of Merit. A quick scan of the menu instantly shows that this…read moreplace cares about quality ingredients and healthy food offerings without a gouging ticket price. In addition to taking care of your insides, Feast of Merit is also a YGAP initiative, which means all profits are put back into youth and leadership projects locally and in third world communities. It's feel-good food with a feel-good outcome. The space is large and airy, the perfect place to unwind over breakfast, lunch or dinner. I came for breakfast, but it appears they've got a few beers on tap and a bar so I am keen to check out their evening offerings. For breakfast I was torn between their 'Yeusli' (Organic puffed quinoa, chia seeds, activated buckwheat, figs, goji berries, pomegranate seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, currents, raw cinnamon, your choice of milk on the side) and one of their incredible looking smoothies. I opted for the Yeusli and had no regrets. Delicious, super-charged with raw food goodness and a reasonably-sized, filling portion. No overload of oats and yoghurt like most cafe muesli offerings. Normally I don't give 5 stars if the coffee isn't amazing, but I loved the different food offering and concept enough to bump it back up. Coffee is totally fine but the black coffee is not amazing. If you're a latte drinker you probably won't notice at all and there's the bonus of being able to choose different milks if you're not into soy or lactose. The staff were friendly and accommodating, all menu items were well priced and can feed you for $15 or less. Winner.

Just on a usual Friday night out, my friend and I went to this place. We ordered two halal snack…read morepacks,one chicken and other lamb. They didn't take very long as the place wasn't very busy as it was only around 9 pm. I had my HSP with chilli and garlic sauce as I like it a little spicy. The quantity of the pack was half the amount than most places but the price was same $10 for the small. The moment I took my first bite,it was nothing but pure chips and cheese and I had to locate with glasses where chicken was in it. Literally,it had next to no chicken and I basically paid for chips only with some cheese. I didn't feel like telling the owner about lesser chicken as he had more customers and I didn't want to be rude. Also,the staff wasn't very friendly and didn't greet us like most places but it was only business. My friends HSP had the same story and he hated the place too. I would not ever go back again even if I am famished.

The large lamb souvlaki was delicious. The flavors of slow roasted lamb is lovely, great stuff,…read more(tabouleh, hummus, mixed salad, olives and a few jalapeños,) + taziki , wonderful and enough for 2 people. Although it only comes with large pita, if you eat inside the place, they will give you a free extra pita and extra taziki! Great value for$20. Only downfall was that sound of the lamb had some gristle which is a little off putting Other than that, fab!

While The Commoner may sound like the name of a traditional English pub, this fancy wine bar and…read morerestaurant is anything but. Sure they serve up English cuisine inspired by modern cooking trends of adding Mediterranean and middle eastern spices that have apparently crept into British kitchens over the years. This coupled with the fact that they are keen on serving up local and seasonal produce, makes The Commoner very un-British in my view. Still The Commoner serves up a refined set of ever changing dishes. It may not be cheap but you have to realise this place takes its food seriously, and if anything it is quite reasonably priced. Although the servings are quite small so don't go here expecting to eat a horse. The wine list is absolutely brilliant and also actually quite reasonably priced considering the wines. My favourite is the Pennyweight Shiraz or Pinot Noir (not always available), if you are looking for a bit of a treat.

I'm really not sure why The Commoner isn't better-known than it is. It's in a prime position on…read moreJohnston Street just near the corner of Brunswick Street, it's been there for years, and it's great. Perhaps it's because British food isn't considered very good. But the way it's done here is miles away from the sludge served up in average pubs across the UK. The Commoner integrates different cuisines into the traditional British dishes, like Mediterranean and north African. Yum. On my last visit I had pork, sage and cider sausages with cabbage and it was to die for! But the main reasons I adore The Commoner is their cheese and wine. Although the dessert menu (or selection of 'Pudds') looks pretty good, I can't go past a cheese plate that has Stilton and Cheshire. The wine list features a balanced mix of local, European and a few American bottles and half bottles. I really appreciate a half bottle - when you can't quite go another full bottle, the half bottle is far more economical than ordering 2-3 single glasses. And it doesn't stop at wine - The Commoner has some mean spirits including my personal favourite, Fifty Pounds gin. In my opinion, gin is the UK's greatest export. Although hard to find in Australia, once you've had such a beautiful, smooth floral gin you'll never touch a drop of skuzzy Gordon's again...

My favourite new place to grab a coffee or enjoy a light lunch and a glass of wine, friendly,…read moreattentive service, great food, trendy decor, why not sit and relax and watch the fabulous Toorak people wander by.

The service here is impeccable, very friendly, attentive, family orientated. The food is... Words…read morecannot describe some of the dishes, they just melt in your mouth if I had to pick "food orgasm"!