Al Aseel

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     

I asked the baba ghannooj if I could move in with it. My wife agreed. We now have an open marriage. With the possible exception of Abla's in Melbourne, the best Lebanese restaurant in Australia.

Jan 23, 2012 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

Al Aseels came highly recommneded and our visit didn't disappoint, food was exceptional, service great, and the value for money outstanding. Do yourself a favour and go to the lebanese sweet shop next door as well, best in Sydney.

Jan 13, 2012 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  9     

Wow absolutely amazing food. Will be coming back again as long as the food stays the same. We were a group of 6 people and got the $30 banquet. We couldn't believe how much food came out!

Jan 06, 2012 

7.5 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  8     

Food - Food-wise, one of the best Lebanese joints I've ever been to. Everything tastes good. Everything.

Ambience - The only let-down, really. They could do something to make the place a little more appealing. Also, if you're a guy, go to the toilet Before you go here. It smells like an outhouse. I couldn't even go the first time, I ducked straight back out. Gave it a 2nd crack (pardon the pun) one time, and it wasn't much better. 2 trips, no results.

Service - Always nice, informative, helpful. The food comes out so quick it's like they were already guessing what you'd order.

Value - Great. Always generous portions, and well-priced.

Recommendation - 7.5/10 - A must try if you like Middle-Eastern/Lebanese food.

Dec 04, 2011 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

I really like this restaurant. Great Lebanese food and nice presentation. I will come back again.

Nov 02, 2011 

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  8     

We happened to be in the area and came here as walk-ins on a Sunday afternoon, around about 16:00 and found we were somewhat lucky to get seating as there were many reserved tables. The restaurant filled fairly quickly after our arrival. Obviously very popular. Tables were clean and seating was just fine for what it is as a suburban eatery, I cannot comment on the amenities. To be sure, you may want to book. They seems to have very convenient opening hours on the weekend.

Service was reasonably friendly and efficient, but not outstanding.

We ordered a Medium Mixed Platter of meats, Lebanese Sausages, Fattoush salad, Tabouli salad, Hommos and Baba Ghanouj dips. The mixed platter had meats that were generously proportioned and cooked till just tender, so we would recommend that most certainly. The sausages were Ok, but the salads, whilst generously portioned, were underwhelming and overdone with dressing - esp. the Fattoush. Other places like Jasmine1 at Leichhardt beat it on the salads, but here, Al Aseel would have to take a big prize on their meat platter. The dips were good, esp the Baba ghanouj.

The price at the end was a bit higher than expected, but admittedly we did take away a generous doggy bag which sustained a couple of us for dinner the next night. If I was in the area, certainly a place to return. Enjoy.

Oct 24, 2011 

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

Great restaurant with terrific food. Came here on a busy Saturday night without a booking and was shown a table but had to be outta there within 45 minutes.

The food came out relatively quickly and tasted amazing. The complimentary Lebanese bread given to every table was a generous quantity and very fresh. The salads and dips are amazing and all meal servings were generous which I loved! The fattoush salad was piled high on the bowl.

The only fault I could find was that the food all began to taste the same after a while. There was too much lemon flavour in all the dishes which really came through too much and got a bit overwhelming. Anyhow Al Aseel is worth a visit. You will have a hard time deciding what to order as everything looks delicious!.

Sep 13, 2011 

5.5 Average

Food  7      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  7     

While the food at Al Aseel is both great value and very good (though not exceptional), I'm afraid I won't be back because I just can't forgive the restaurant's toilet facilities (both female and male). They are positively third world. I've traveled in South Esat Asia and not encountered such filth. This really is a disgrace in Sydney. Go for takeaway or avoid needing to use the toilet facilities.

Sep 03, 2011 

4.3 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  2     

This place has the best food. Great food and great presentation. The layout is a big awkward and the ambience sets no mood.

The value is good, however, when you compare it to other lebanese restaurants then it is quite expensive. If you just want good food, then give it a go.

Aug 28, 2011 

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

My favourite Lebanese restaurant in Sydney. Usually get take away from here at least once a fortnight. The mixed platter is great and very good value. We usually order about $65 worth of food for 4 people and it last 3 days. Restaurant is always busy (especially with Ramada) so I recommend take away and collecting it at least 30 minutes later so no wait time.

Aug 11, 2011