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    Sahra by the River

    4.1 (16 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Megan M.

    I met my partner here for a birthday lunch - it was very quiet, there were only one or two other tables filled. The portions were huge, we ordered fatoush and lamb skewers which was more than enough for two. The dishes are more expensive than most people would pay for lunch (around $21) but given serving sizes, the price is justified. It would be great for a big corporate lunch or something, provided that there were no client meetings afterwards - this food is heavy on the garlic. Service was fine due to there being so few people in the restaurant. On subsequent occassions service has been less friendly. This part of Parramatta is dead on the weekends, so you would be better placed heading to somewhere on Church Street for more atmosphere if coming on the weekend.

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    Review Highlights - Sahra by the River

    At the weekends they only serve the banquet options (there are two) and our party of 3 selected the Harem Banquet at $45.

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    Knafeh

    Knafeh

    4.5(8 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $

    These guys are awesome... I was visiting my sister in Sydney Australia, all the way from Phoenix…read moreArizona, and have heated of these guys but never seen them, so they were in Lidcomb (I think) one weekend in June (freezing cold) and we went and saw them. They know how to put up a show. Lines were long and it was worth it. We get out order in and the guys are nice, friendly, with a huge smile and huge beards (just like me). They sing and dance and and bake our favorite middle eastern desert "knafeh". Now the food....I've never had Jerusalem style Knafeh, I've had of course the Armenian style called (ghadayef) also the Egyptian style which is called (basboosa) and the Jordanian and Lebanese style. I know some may say they're different but in many ways (to me) the idea is the same. This type of knafeh I had was a very good knafeh, for a food truck baking it fast, but it wasn't the best. Still we went back the next day, we got some more and their tea that they prepare omg is so good. Go for the dance, the atmosphere, the fun times, and also the knafeh. It's really good. Can't wait to come back to Sydney and Experience them again. May be they should come to Phoenix. #TheBeardedArmenian

    Can we all agree that it's an outdoor family club that serves delicious dessert!?…read more I came here on a Saturday night, and holy what a scene! It was packed with people waiting in line, eating and simply there enjoying the music and entertainment. These long bearded men know how to throw a party. The music was loud, all the workers were dancing as well as the crowd that was around. This place attracted people from all ages with different diversities and backgrounds. It was something very different from what I've ever experienced, especially when there's only 3 things on the menu! 1 that's actually edible - their knafeh. The knafeh ...where do I begin. That sweeeet sweet cheese dessert!! It was almost like a more textured, creamier but lighter version of a creme brulee. It's a little sugar heavy so I would recommend sharing it with another person unless you have a major sweet tooth then you'll easily demolish this. It was simple and delicious - and to only have that on the menu they are definitely doing something right. If you haven't tried it - definitely go before they move to a different location! It's $8 you will not regret.

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    Sahara Turkish Restaurant - Celebrate Turkish Style.

    Sahara Turkish Restaurant

    4.1(8 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $$

    I love kebab. My sister told me there is good restaurant around this area so I tried…read more I ordered (Sorry I forgot the name of food but you can see the picture what I ordered) Pizza(eggplant )- bomb!! I had first bite and was really good!! Vegetables was fresh so every each bite brings good taste of vegetables in my mouth! Like wow ! Dough wasn't dry was moist so was perfect match with the ingredients! Skewers plate? (Sorry forget the name but you can see on the picture) -I had skewers (lamb rack ,chicken mince lamb?) was delicious!!!!! I'm not huge fan of lamb but this lamb omg omg good flavor!!! I can taste of into the meat and the meat was juicy and good seasoning and was perfectly cook!! I can say more more much more good thing about this dish but let me calm down anyway good ..serving with pita bread and white creamy sauce and vegetables put all together on the pita and wrap and eat taste like come from heaven oh i forget the rice the rice?? Bomb... Cheese spinach wrap (sorry forgot the name) -was really good also it's like spinach cheese wrap with egg paper. Falafel plate-served with two pieces falafel and rice(this rice was bomb I think it's garlic rice?? Omg delicious!) and comes with mixed salad and hummus I can tell the hummus is house fresh made and it was best hummus I never try so far. I'm just visiting here. So I don't know when I come back to this place? Definitely I will miss this place! The food was delicious and bomb and plus best service?? Omg best restaurant!!

    Decided to try this place out as I walked past this restaurant…read more There are two seating choices: indoors or outdoors. At the time I was there, there was only one other person who sat indoors. The interior design of this restaurant is modern yet elegant - had some middle eastern touches on its design. Upon looking at the sample menu in the front, my eyesight glued upon chicken pilavs (Turkish style risotto) as it has cream sauce and was pan tossed with sliced mushrooms, cubed chickens and shallots. It was definitely tasty like what the menu described. It has lemony taste, the pilavs was soft yet chewy and the cream was in right proportion to linger the tastebuds. It was still hot when it was served and realized that just after I put a spoonful of it in the mouth. Tried the lemon lime bitters. It was actually soda with syrup. Was fizzy when it was served and you would need to stir the bottom to mix the beverage. Was pretty good as it has strong fruity taste that I yearn for. Overall, price wise it was pretty high for me but probably on the normal range for Australian market. The lady who served me was also cheerful and asked me how was the food. Seemed like many people had commented "loved it" that she wasn't responding to my comment. Will be back again if I'm craving for more risottos.

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    El Jannah Granville - 1/4 chicken and chips with garlic sauce

    El Jannah Granville

    4.3(73 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $

    Holy. Crap. I made…read morea stop on my global adventure in Sydney to visit a friend from SF.. a fellow Lebanese; so I knew when her family insisted on taking me to El Jannah.. it was going to be forking good. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu. Chicken, fries, extra garlic sauce (toum.. twice), tabouleh, fattouch, a kafts sando, and more chicken. The char-grilled chicken was cooked to perfection. Juicy, flavorful and smokey, just how we like it. The tabbouleh needed a bit of extra lemon squeezes but really hit the spot. Fries - superb. Extra thick and crunchy which is how I like mine thankfully.. other Lebos like them thin and lanky. The kafta needed some more moisture, but was good. Get a side of the pickles to pair sour with salty along the way. I'm salivating just writing this. I wish SO badly that they would open up a store in San Francisco. Owners- if you're reading this, and interested in making you're way to the US, I will personally back you :p Yallah Service was fantastic. It was freezing in their 2nd dining area and they promptly turned it the AC down after we asked. Everything was clean, very friendly staff. A must for a quick meal in Sydney.

    I've been coming to El Jannah for years now, whenever I'm in Sydney, and it never lets down…read more Amazing charcoal chicken. I'd recommend going with friends if you can and getting a meal deal with pita wraps and pickles. Whatever you do, get an extra garlic sauce though, because one is never enough!

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    Abla's Pastries

    Abla's Pastries

    4.3(11 reviews)
    2.1 km
    $$

    I remember when this place used to be a bank. Little has changed in the layout but now the currency…read moreis Lebanese sweets. You can buy Abla sweets in many places but I just love this place. Where the bank clerks used to sit are huge plates of baklava or nougat or monster Easter eggs due to the season. They also sell gelato and cakes. If you want to have a coffee there is space for that too.

    This place is Middle Eastern dessert heaven. The only thing I could recognise was the baklava so it…read morewas a bit overwhelming when I first went here, wanting to get one of everything without really knowing what they were. And also as a newbie, I had no idea how the ordering system works, but I got by when I said to the lady at the counter, "Can I get five pieces of...." walked to wherever it was and pointed to what I wanted. On my second visit, I discovered that you need to specify which plate size to get and then you can point and pick what you want. The big plates seem to be good value for parties or events. There's hardly any labels at their displays so it's hard to know what exactly it is that you're getting if you're not familiar with what they are. I think we've tried the sfoof and one flavour of their baklava, which are now both my favourites. They are pretty sweet and can get a bit sickening if you eat too much at one go, but delicious nonetheless, and great to get the garlic smell off your breath after a meal at nearby El Jannah. There are some tables and chairs for eating in, I reckon it would be good to get a group of friends together and get one of everything to get a sampler of what they have.

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    Sahra by the River - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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