HALAL DINING IN SYDNEY

Whether it’s African, Chinese, Lebanese, Turkish, Indian, Malaysian or Indonesian cuisine, visitors whose preferred dining style is halal will find plenty of choice when eating out in Sydney. Some eateries serve alcohol while others offer BYO (Bring Your Own alcohol) for which a small corkage fee is charged.

Halal Restaurants in Sydney

African Feeling, Newtown This long established, small and colourful restaurant serves a wide selection of traditional and modern African dishes incorporating recipes, spices and flavours from across the continent: from Morocco to Zimbabwe, Nigeria to Kenya. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Tasty tagines and fresh fufu are accompanied by traditional African drumming on Saturday nights. Eat in or takeaway, African Feeling is a BYO restaurant. 1/501 King Street, Newtown Tel: +61 2 9516 3130 Slices of Sydney www.africanfeeling.com.au Adam Hollingworth; City of Sydney

Al Aseel, Newtown With three locations across Sydney (also in Lakemba and Greenacre), Al Aseel is renowned for tasty and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Serving simple, fresh and flavoursome Lebanese favourites, Al Aseel is fully licensed. No BYO.

189 Missenden Road, Newtown Tel: +61 2 9550 3194 www.alaseel.com.au

Almustafa Lebanese Restaurant, Glebe Traditional Lebanese cuisine is served in the casual, cosy and colourful dining room or in the garden courtyard, where late night diners can also enjoy traditional shisha pipes. Upstairs, the Cushion Lounge is perfect for private parties offering banquet meze menus, lively Arabic music and Dining in Sydney belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Eat in or takeaway, Almustafa is licensed and BYO.

23 Glebe Point Road, Glebe Tel: +61 2 9660 9006 www.almustafa.com

Current as at 1 April 2016 Blu Ginger, McMahons Point In leafy McMahons Point on Sydney’s north shore, Blu Ginger serves up fiery traditional Indian curries, flavoursome Sri Lankan seafood specialities and delicately spiced Nepalese dumplings. Watch the chefs at work through the open kitchen of this contemporary-styled restaurant which is BYO and fully licensed. Another Blu Ginger can be found at Castle Hill.

147 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point Tel: +61 2 8904 1255 www.bluginger.com.au

Delhi ‘O’ , Newtown Delhi ‘O’ Delhi’s menu combines the freshest local ingredients with traditional Indian spices and recipes. Watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen or enjoy people-watching from outdoor tables. A stylish décor is complemented by friendly and relaxed service; the restaurant is licensed and BYO. 3 Erskineville Road, Newtown McMahons Point Tel: +61 2 9557 4455 www.delhiodelhi.com.au

Efendy, Balmain From bold and exotic dishes to simple and satisfying favourites, Efendy has a changing menu offering tasty Turkish cuisine. Chef Somer Sivrioglu’s passion for traditional and contemporary Turkish fare is matched by the warm Turkish hospitality. The restored Victorian mansion setting, cosy wine, meze bar, and the outdoor courtyard are perfect for a romantic dinner or for groups of up to 50 diners. Efendy is licensed and BYO. 79 Elliott Street, Balmain Tel: +61 2 9810 5466 www.efendy.com.au

Erciyes, Surry Hills Erciyes serves authentic Turkish fare with an extensive menu of well priced meze, pide, grills, and casseroles and is accompanied by Efendy, Balmain Turkish tunes and belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. The Image courtesy of Efendy Balmain casual and colourful restaurant is BYO only. 409 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills Tel: +61 2 9319 1309 www.erciyesrestaurant.com.au

Faheem Fast Food, Enmore Faheem Fast Food is a popular casual restaurant serving spicy and flavoursome authentic Pakistani and . Open for late night diners, both eat in and takeaway, Faheem Fast Food is 100% halal and does not serve alcohol. 194-196 Enmore Road, Enmore Tel: +61 2 9550 4850 www.faheemfastfood.com.au

Current as at 1 April 2016 Malacca Straits on Broadway, Broadway Authentic Malaysian street food, mouth-watering laksas and regional delicacies are served alongside Thai, Chinese and Singaporean favourites. The drinks list includes regional specialities such as ‘pulled tea’ made from boh tea leaves and refreshing iced rose syrup drinks. Malacca Straits offers a good variety of well-priced specials and is BYO. 66 Mountain Street, Broadway (enter through the Quadrant Building) Tel: +61 2 8021 7069 www.malaccastraitsbroadway.com.au

Maya da Dhaba, Surry Hills From goat masala to Goan fish curry, Maya da Dhaba serves up a rich blend of spices and traditional recipes from across India. Relaxed and inviting, the restaurant is fully-licensed and BYO. Neptune Palace, Circular Quay Image courtesy of Neptune Palace 431 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills Tel: +61 2 8399 3785 www.mayadhaba.com.au

Neptune Palace, Circular Quay Only moments from the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Neptune Palace has provided an extensive menu of Chinese and Malaysian halal cuisine for nearly two decades. À la carte and banquet menu options cater for individuals and groups (with private dining for up to 25 people or exclusive restaurant use for up to 200 diners). Neptune Palace is fully licensed. Level 1 Gateway Building, Cnr Pitt and Alfred Streets, Circular Quay Tel: +61 2 9241 3338 www.neptunepalace.com.au

Tandoori Palace, Darlinghurst The Tandoori Palace’s modern dining room serves an extensive menu of innovative Indian cuisine, including signature dishes such as orange duck masala and lamb apple . A karaoke party room is popular with groups where belly dancers and some of Sydney’s most famous drag queens can be found on Friday and Saturday nights. Diners can eat in or takeaway; the restaurant is fully licensed and BYO (not for groups or the karaoke). 86 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst Tel: +61 2 9331 7072 Sydney scenic www.tandooripalace.com.au

The Sultan’s Table, Enmore Authentic Turkish dishes, created from recipes handed down through generations are served in the small and simple dining room, street-side tables or in the undercover courtyard. From colourful dips to signature shish grills and traditional Turkish coffees, diners can eat in or takeaway. The Sultan’s Table is a BYO restaurant. 179 Enmore Road, Enmore Tel: +61 2 9557 0229 www.thesultanstable.com.au

Current as at 1 April 2016 Zaaffran, Darling Harbour Zaaffran serves award-winning regional Indian cuisine. Exotic herbs and spices combine with the freshest Australian seafood, meats and vegetables on an extensive menu cater to vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerant and halal diners. The modern dining room and al fresco waterside tables offer seating for couples, private dining for groups of up to 20, or exclusive use for up to 200 diners, all with city skyline views. Zaaffran is fully licensed. Level 2, 10 Darling Drive, Harbourside Centre, Darling Harbour Tel: +61 2 9211 8900 www.zaaffran.com Zaaffran Darling Harbour Image courtesy of Zaaffran, Darling Harbour

Please note: These restaurants are suggestions for halal dining in Sydney; they generally do not pay commissions.

Current as at 1 April 2016