Zahli is a must-visit Lebanese restaurant located in Sydney.
In a recent visit to Australia I spent a few days in Sydney where I had the pleasure of dining at Zahli and was thoroughly impressed with the experience.
I was dining alone, and Mohammad, the owner, personally hosted the evening for me, he was incredibly welcoming, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived.
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. I am not familiar with Middle-Eastern cuisine, so this was all a very new experience for me. I was served an abundance of dishes, a banquet, all of which were beautifully presented and bursting with color. The flavors were robust and authentic, providing a true taste of Lebanese cuisine. I surprised myself by even trying the raw meat dish “Kibbeh Nayye” made from fresh lamb, mixed with crushed wheat and various seasonings, it was rather more-ish. I must admit that in the end it felt like Mohammad was trying to feed me to death with the sheer number of dishes, but this is just a testament to his enthusiasm and passion for bringing ancient Middle-Eastern recipes to life, with a modern twist, there was so much, I just wish I had space for more.
In terms of drinks, I typically prefer beer over wine, and I was pleasantly surprised by the Lebanese beer on offer at Zahli. It was light, refreshing, and the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful dishes.
Overall, I would highly recommend Zahli to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in Sydney. The food is outstanding, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Thank you, Mohammad and the team at Zahli, for a memorable evening.
Reviewed by World Luxury Awards representative, Angelo Henry.
For more information visit Zahli’s website: www.zahlirestaurant.com
For the ultimate food experience, look no further than Gåte at Quoin Rock…
Gåte is a fine-dining restaurant situated at Quoin Rock Wines, a short drive from Stellenbosch, South Africa.
This was hands down the best restaurant experience I have ever had in my life. I have travelled and wined and dined at various places around the world, however Gåte is more than exceptional.
From the stupendous views, to the divine interior and architecture, Gåte is absolutely magical. Their wine is first class, in fact it is some of the best wine I have had. The food encapsulates the true essence of the creative Michelin Starred Chef Rikku’s travel experiences.
I do not even have the words to describe how amazing my experience was. In fact, I left with literal happy tears in my eyes. To all the chefs and staff in general – you are inspirational and more than sensational. I will see you in The World’s 50 Best…
Reviewed by Digital Marketing Manager of The World Luxury Awards: Ms. Kayla Lourens
For reservations, please email reservations@gaterestaurant.co.za or call +27 218884750
YU Asian Restaurant – a contemporary Asian dining experience in the heart of Cape Town…
YU Asian Restaurant is located in the ONYX Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Yu offers contemporary Asian dining in a relaxed setting with dishes like sushi and dim sum.
My partner and I booked for dinner at the restaurant and received a lovely table with a view of the chefs and close to the bar. The restaurant was dimly lit and had a warm and cozy ambience.
The friendly waiter recommended their top dishes and assisted us to choose the perfect bottle of wine.
The menu is tapas style, so we ordered a bunch of different dishes and sides and shared it all. We had the most delicious sushi, dim sum, calamari, bao buns, Asian fries and more.
We ended off our dinner with a coconut sago pudding to share and it was divine!
YU is a true hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town and is a must-visit when looking for an Asian meal in the mother city.
Reviewed by Digital Marketing Manager of The World Luxury Awards: Ms. Kayla Lourens
For reservations, please email yu@newmarkhotels.com or call +27 211110453
Idiom Restaurant – The perfect place to enjoy Italian-South African wines and panoramic views of the cape vineyards.
The friendly hostess greeted us and showed us to our table which had uninterrupted views of the mountains. We ordered the 3-course menu with a wine pairing.
The chef served a delicious bacon jam crostini as an amuse bouche while we were enjoying our glass of prosecco. As a pre-starter to share, we had the Cape bream and tomato ceviche paired with an easy-drinking pinot grigio wine. We then had the lamb paccheri as our starter which was paired with a sangiovese wine.
For mains we had the Beef short rib which was perfectly paired with their cape blend wine.
For dessert we had the coconut panna cotta which was paired with their dessert wine. The chef also treated us to a delicious lemon macaron after our dessert.
Each course was perfectly paired with Idiom’s finest wines. The sommelier was extremely passionate about wines and gave us a tour of their tasting room and cellar after our lunch.
What a stunning property, thank you so much to the Idiom Team for this great food experience, I will be back soon!
Reviewed by Digital Marketing Manager of The World Luxury Awards: Ms. Kayla Lourens
For reservations, please email reservations@idiom.co.za or call +27 21 858 1088