Fantastic Persian cuisine that I discovered today. They have a small parking lot in the back but…read morestreet parking wasn't too hard to find either. I was given the choice of inside or outside seating and ultimately chose inside. The table had some plants nearby with several flys buzzing around, making it a tad bit annoying during lunch. Water and the menus were brought out almost immediately. I prefer the Makhsoos which has one skewer of boneless chicken as well as one skewer of koobideh kebab. The plate was accompanied with salad, saffron rice, potatoes, grilled tomato, and pineapple. The quality of food was fantastic and it was a huge portion so two people could definitely split it if you aren't super hungry. The dressing on the salad was a bit unique but still enjoyable. Overall it was great and I will definitely be back!

Great food, better service. Adriana the hostess was fantastic. I wasn't even going to eat here and…read moreshe sold me on it completely.

The staff was so kind and helpful. They provided was a heater because we wanted to sit outside. Our…read morefood came out fast and was very yummy. The food portions were greatly sized and the presentation was amazing! Best food I've had during my time in Australia!! Also great gluten free options too :)

This is a truly authentic Persian Restaurant and the amazing customer service from the owner is one…read moreof the main reasons why my partner and I keep coming back here. They have such a huge menu with all different variations of salads, kebobs, soups, stews, drinks and many other items. My favorite is the Joojeh Kebob which is a boneless chicken skewer. This dish is offered among several different options however we try to avoid rice as much as possible so our favorite plate is the Noon-O-Kabob. The dish usually comes with a side salad but we can't eat the dressing due to dietary restrictions so the kind owner has always been willing to accommodate. The Shirazi salad is also a favorite and is full of delicious flavors. The food quality is fantastic and I know this first-hand as I grew up having a Persian best friend and her mom's cooking is something I always miss. I'm so glad they have reopened as we were able to dine at their restaurant for lunch today. My partner has very limited days off but the time he does have off he always requests we get Shiraz for lunch or dinner. Definitely recommend this place to others! Plus if you're visiting as a tourist their prime location in Surfers is super convenient. We commute from Robina but it is definitely worth the drive!

I will admit from the outset Lebanese is not my favourite cuisine but I do love fresh food & good…read moreservice and this joint has both in ABUNDANCE. in fact the service is GREAT. Now lets get the look of the place out of the way. A sparkling clean takeaway with tables. Upmarket kebab shop would about cover it. It also had gas heaters which were welcome. Lastly, but definitely not least, the food was Great with a capital G. Fresh, plentiful & heaps of flavour. The platters large & full of tempting tasties. (We ordered #1 & #7 on the platters menu) Both came with fresh Pita, tabbouli & really good, strong flavoured dips. #1 included a selection of rolls & pastries. #7 was a choice of chicken or lamb. No room for sweets but I was tempted. Next time. And there will be a next time. Will definately go again ... for the SERVICE alone. He was lovely.

Truly Brisbane's best kept secret!…read more Firstly, this is not a fine dining establishment, it's more like a take away shop with outdoor (street side) seating, but don't let that put you off! The food & service more than makes up for what this place lacks in ambiance. The (who we believe to be) owner is incredibly friendly, patient & helpful, happy to explain each dish and make recommendations. He's also quick with a joke & loves to have a chat, giving excellent personal service. We'd gone here on a Living Social voucher, and were wary as past voucher experiences had been a bit hit & miss. At Ba'Albek however, we were treated the same as all the other diners. The voucher entitled us to the Banquet off the menu, usually reserved for 4 people, a selection of 8 tapas style dishes & 2 meat skewers each, followed by coffee & baklava. To say the food was delicious would be an understatment, it was amazing! The hommus & falafel were the best I've ever eaten, and the rest of the dishes were an impressive assortment of new experiences. So fresh & full of flavour, kudos to the chef. And there was just so much of it, we were willing to forego the coffee & desert, but the owner insisted we take the baklava home & we were so glad he did, it was absolutely divine, melt-in-your-mouth good! Do yourselves a favour, eat here!

I love the middle eastern food at Taboon. The Tagines are a great winter dish. They do a great…read morerange of lunch options as well. Do try the Egyptian milk drinks thickened with some exotic plant root, they are delicious and very unusual.

I come here for the amazing tagines. Both the lamb and the chicken are just delightful... tender…read moreand moreish. Highly recommended.

Great outdoor dining with delicious middle eastern dishes with some very nice spices - but just…read moreright. Looks like a favourite with locals.

This was my first time dishing on some Yemenese food and I…read morewas not dissapointed. The kebabs were juicy and the spices in the rice and dip was delicious and well blended. Good location, chill ambience and friendly staff.

Had a lovely night out with my two children. We had 5 Mezze plates- Haloumi, Boureks, Felafel,…read moreMeatballs, and Cauliflower. Everything came with 4 serves on each plate- this was plenty of food for the 3 of us for dinner. The flavours were excellent and the presentation was impressive. I love the hand made ceramic dishes they were served on. We sat outside and had the heater on, and they brought blankets- it was lovely and cosy. It's a beautiful restaurant to look at. Social distancing is in place, so a little wait when you first arrive, as people sign in. I had a Turkish Delight Martini- which was pretty good. I would definitely return anytime.

My girlfriends booked us a table and I was really looking forward to trying something new in…read moreBrisbane. I shared the turkish pizza with spiced chicken, eggplant, rocket, and tahini sauce. It wasn't exciting as I had hoped as people were telling me how they love to tear off the pieces of the bread with their pizza. The pizza is quite long but just really lacked flavor. I didn't think the chicken was spiced at all and I could have had more tahini sauce. The lamb soup was filled to the brim with chickpeas so that was slightly disappointing as well. I think that I need to order the chicken pie next time so hopefully my order choice will be better next time. My gals love this place so I definitely think we'll be back and I hope I will like my dish better. You can't split the bill here and if you're lucky, you may even get some card tricks performed at your table. :)

BEST Persian food I had. The moment it arrived at my table, the aroma alone was enough to make my…read moremouth water in anticipation. The first bite was a revelation - an explosion of flavors that took me on a culinary journey. The dish was perfectly balanced, with each ingredient contributing its unique taste. The chef's skill was evident in every aspect of this culinary masterpiece. So pleased to try this pl. during my visit to Australia. Highly recommend it. Supper friendly staff too.

Hidden Gem! The food at this small suburban restaurant is…read moreterrific - Iranian/Persian cuisine is similar to Middle Eastern food. The lamb cutlets are amazing, the lamb backstrap, fesanjan (pomegranate chicken), banjan boranee (eggplant dish) and saffron ice cream (made in house?) are delicious. The service is warm and friendly and BYO is a plus! Make sure you book if you go there on a Friday or Saturday night.

Authentic Lebanese! Love the food here. The wraps are amazing and the chips are a must try! They…read moreare seasoned so well and melt in your mouth. The mjadara, banjan, tabouli and a couple of the dips are vegan friendly as well as the bread! The falafel wrap is vegan friendly as well. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Great for groups and family meals or even a romantic date night. Would highly recommend!

We happened upon this place at the recommendation of a friend. It is a small restaurant with an…read moreintimate atmosphere. The service was top notch and the staff very friendly. They have a good selection of wines that pair very well with their menu. The owner was cooking and the food is marvelous. We sampled several small plates and everything was cooked to perfection. We would definitely come again. Also it is very reasonably priced.

I can't believe this place doesn't have a review yet - I've eaten at some amazing and expensive…read morerestaurants on this trip but this place is actually the BEST food I've had in Australia... I would venture to say that their garlic dip is not only the best food I've had on this trip yet but probably on my top 10 of food I've ever had. Just about every vegetarian dip (and falafel) they had was good and the cheese pastry puffs were amazing - my son even want to do use his own money to buy the second plate of them! The service was great too - given to American standards