Great authentic Turkish food. Location isn't the best but it's worth it for the food. I've always…read morehad attentive servers. They do take away as well and last time hey offered me a free cup of Turkish tea with my main. If you've never had a full Turkish breakfast I highly recommend you go try it and order several things on the menu sit back and take it easy. You'll be there for hours if done properly. Love the tea pots they bring out to the table too, it's clear to see they are authentic Turkish cooks cooking up authentic Turkish food.

Had some nice lamb pizza for four dollars. Was quite sweet. Minced lamb atop half a pizza base. My…read morefriend ordered the veggie pizza which was four slices. So pizza sizes can vary. Make sure you confirm what you're getting. Tried some delicious feta beetroot salad and eggplant Dio. Coffee today was A-OK. Quick service. And self serve cutlery and water.

Lunch for three people that costs less than $30?…read more Unheard of right? Not at Zaatar! If you're looking for quick, fresh and well priced middle eastern food then this is your place. Great for families and friends who want to share a few dishes in a casual (think: fast food) environment. It's certainly not going to win any decor or ambience prizes, but I like the family-friendly atmosphere and it hit the spot when I needed lunch in a short time frame. Order and pay at the counter and then take your wooden spoon table number and set up at one of the many tables. I shared two mixed plates of mezze (felafel, kibbeh and other fried morsels), salads (super fresh fattoush and tabbouli) and dips with Miss 3 and my favourite +1. The mix and match approach to this style of dining is great when you're trying to please varying tastes and appetites. I could have lived with less of the fried pastry-like mezze and more of the felafel so next time will specify which mezze we want rather than leaving the selection to the server. I'll also be trying out the lebanese pizzas. Starting at a mere $1 and constantly being made in full-view of the floor. Pro tip: Grab a bottle of hot sauce from the water/cutlery

This place is quirky and unique, with interesting brick arches everywhere, Persian artwork on the…read morewalls, and cute patterned plateware. Atmosphere-wise, it's definitely a unique gem in this area. Food-wise, it's pretty decent. They had a few vegetarian options (adas polo, kashk-e bademjan, and mirza ghasemi). Those last two are eggplant, which I'm not wild about, so I went for the adas polo and specified that I was vegan (although I'm not sure there's anything non-vegan about adas polo in its original form). Adas polo has rice, lentils, and raisins. I love the Persian-style long-grain white and yellow rice, so I enjoyed this dish. The seasoning was interesting and the raisins added a sweet, exotic flavour. The service could've been improved. It was a little inattentive, but we didn't mind. We came on a late Saturday afternoon before the usual dinner hour, and the place was pretty quiet -- just us and one other couple. Basically, I wouldn't rush out of my way to come back out here, but it's definitely a nice and unique eatery, especially for this area.

This restaurant is beautifully laid out with options for indoor and outdoor dining. The Persian…read moreartworks that adorn the walls adds to the ambience as a man plays what I assume to be a traditional musical instrument. Although we were seated promptly, the service was a little lack lustre. I would put down to the fact that our server was under the pump as the other servers were attending to maintenance works and take away orders. Despite this, our server was quite helpful when we asked questions about the menu. We made our order and waited an appropriate amount of time before our dishes came out. I ordered the Khoresht-E Gheymeh which came in two plates. One was the rice plate with a touch of saffron and a side yoghurt based accompaniment with cucumber and sweet raisins. The meat dish was a pile of boneless lamb laying in a lime flavoured red gravy with split peas with "French fries" (the chips labelled as this) sprinkled on top. I quite liked my dish but wouldn't go out of my way to say it was delicious. I found the rice to be a bit too much for me, despite my valiant efforts to polish it off. For dessert we ordered the sweets platter for take away (we were way too full to eat it straight away and I can't say no to baklava!). We got four different types and 6 or 8 of another orange doughy, syrupy type. Unfortunately I don't know their names but they were delicious as always. The or a ge sweets were a touch sickly sweet but it still went down a treat for me.

We have been told to place an order at least 2 hours before picking up and we did. Don't expect…read moregood coustomer services ( remember natizi's soup from sanfield NYC ). Howaver The konafah is worth it enjoy

Delicious food, very friendly staff who clearly take pride in their restaurant. Try to cheeses…read moredessert, OMG yum! I will be back!

Imagine yourself on a Greek island. This is the feeling Eos attempts to capture with its décor in…read morespirited blues, whites and yellows. The casual atmosphere in this large and loud restaurant is a great backdrop for the menu. Choose from banquet options, mezze or mains, along with platters and sides. The gyros is perfectly cooked and delicious, not quite the same as wandering along a Greek port with gyros in hand, but you can't have everything! The mixed dips are also fresh and flavourful. This place celebrates Greece and specializes in functions so you get to celebrate too. They have a separate function space and also host large groups in the restaurant, if you ask nicely they may even open for just your group at lunch! The last time I was here was a work dinner and the atmosphere, food and music, along with the company, made for a spirited evening. This place is popular on Friday and Saturday night so book ahead if you can. You don't want to miss the belly dancing. Eos is Fully Licensed and BYO wine only. OPA!

I have been going to Eos for years (late 90s) when they had different owners. When they sold it I…read morewas worried that it would go downhill, but thankfully it is one place that actually improved with the new owners. Over the years I have tried other Greek restaurants but always come back to Eos. It has great food, in great sized portions (I am not a small guy) at a reasonable price with very friendly service, it is good when the staff and the chef know you by name! It can get quite busy and loud on the weekends so when eating in I try to get in early or on a weekday. Always check the specials board for some very interesting dishes.

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.

This is my first time eating here and it definetly won't be the last!…read moreI don't have any critics at all about the food, absolutely beautiful! The nicest food I think I've ever had! It's definetly a must try! The waitress we had was so lovely and kind, she even made a dip plate for us that wasn't on the menu, and the dips were to die for! Nice casual atmosphere and good seating, 100% would recommend!

Very friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere. Absolutely beautiful food, with genuine Lebanese…read morerecipes and perfect balance of flavours. Top notch coffee, both the blend and preparation, served in a double-walled glass. Could not be more impressed! A truly unique spot for Heidelberg.

Yummy Middle Eastern vegetarian food on a strip that's full of meat-heavy kebab shops. Delicious…read morefood, cheap prices, very friendly owners/managers. And it's totally authentic (you're in Campbellfield, after all.) We've been here a few times and have gotten a variety of dishes. Staff knows what "vegan" means and will be sure to make your food without dairy or egg as long as you specify it when ordering. We've tried a few things on the menu, but I like the vegetarian plate, which comes with 7 falafel balls, hummus, and foul, as well as some pickled turnips. (Foul is a dish made from fava beans, chickpeas, and lemon oil -- an interesting flavour that I wasn't used to before I started eating foul. I like it, but maybe it's a bit of an acquired taste.) Their falafels are made using "grandma's recipe" and are light, fluffy, and fresh-tasting -- not heavy or greasy like from a kebab shop. Very nice falafels. The vegetarian plate will set you back $12 and is heaps of food. Cheeeeeeap. You can also get a falafel wrap for a mere $5, or a more exotic Iraqi falafel wrap that comes with Iraqi bread and pickled-mango "ambah" sauce. (I haven't tried this yet.) My boyfriend always gets the hummus fatteh (called "tesiyeh" in some countries, like Syria) -- which is a hummus-yogurt type of dish. Unfortunately, they don't have a dairy-free version of this, so it's not vegan. Definitely stop in at Falafel Moudy if you are hungry and want some excellent vegetarian Middle Eastern food on the cheap!

Absolutely amazing food especially their falafels. They are yummy and very tasty. The atmosphere…read moreand the decorations are great as well as their staff which is very friendly and hospitable.

Samsara was my first experience eating Lebanese style food. The Mediterranean based menu is on the…read morespicy side, which I love, and the dishes on offer range from goat, to chicken or lamb, right through to vegetarian options. I had a lamb fillet which was served with Lebanese potato and vegetables. I wasn't quite sure what to expect taste wise, but it reminded me of Greek cuisine with a little more spice. The lamb was beautifully tender, it practically melted in my mouth. The prices are quite high, with the mains averaging around the $30-35 mark. As nice as I thought the meal was I find it hard to rationalize spending so much when I can get a decent curry and rice for under $10 near by.

There was a group of 6 of us, so we went for the banquet. Looking at the extensive menu, it…read morerepresented good vale for money. The atmosphere was warm and spacious and relatively quiet with low level pleasant background music. The dips and falafel were authenticl. Unfortunately, the duck was not crispy and was overlooked for my liking. The Lebanese sausages were delicious and the squid tender and spicy. A raft of small serving yummy desserts completed the meal. There were several other groups at the restaurant which stayed open while we talked out the issues of the day. I would go back again should the opportunity arise.

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.