Review: Embers Mezze Bar, Sydney

On the recommendation of a friend, we popped into Embers for dinner one fine evening, a restaurant that is quickly gaining fans all over the city.

The meal was, needless to say, sublime, and the waitstaff were both knowledgeable and friendly.  We even treated ourselves to some juicy Lebanese wines - slightly peppery yet fresh and easy to drink. A wonderful compliment to a meal filled with exotic tastes and sensations.

Hommus with afghani and sesame bread + marinated olives

Crispy brussel sprouts, baba ganoush and chickpeas

Labne balls soaked in thyme and chilli oil

Scorched ocean trout with spiced tahini and fennel

Cauliflower chickpea and cranberry salad

Crispy lamb atop mixed grains with tahini

Chiche taouk chicken with side of walnut tarator and watercress tabouli

One of the specials - 24-hour braised beef cheek that melted to pieces at the lightest prod. Astounding - I still dream about it. (Carob glazed beef check with freekah grapes and sheep's milk)

For dessert: Rose jelly sahleb cream and sumac strawberries, and a Tahini and dried persian fig brulee - a must try!

Beautiful interiors of Embers

Our lovely dining companions for the evening!

Very special cocktails provided compliments of the good folk at Embers!

Photographer (www.simonwhyte.com) + Blogger at work!

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Embers Mezze Bar
62 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
(02) 8354 1100
http://www.embersmezzebar.com.au