Fresh User Reviews for Halal in Sydney

2 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  1     

I have been there, as Tom B. says the service was very very poor, also, small amount of food in the huge plate, you can finish it with one forg action, it was $40 and for small amount of food.

I can tell that, it was the worst and poor service I have ever had. If you want to have this experience, don't hesitate to be at Efendy.

May 31, 2012

1 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     

Absolute garbage. Panang Curry beef was white in colour due to the large amount of coconut cream in the dish. All other dishes has large amounts of vegetables and very little meat. Bland, tasteless and I couldn't even call it thai. Shameful.

May 30, 2012

1.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

We went here on the weekend with my work colleagues as it was recommended by a very close friend of mine. Service was terrible, we had to ask everything at least 3 times before it got delivered to our table.

Food quality was really average, massive plates with very small amount of food. I also didn’t expect the prices to be 5 star restaurant for this place.

Overall it was a very bad experience for everyone at the table, the place looked nice but bad management!

May 29, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

One of the best places to eat in Crows Nest. Fantastic food and delightful service every time. Cosy atmosphere, a real gem indeed.

May 29, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  9     

Attended on a Friday night, restaurant was fairly quiet. Young Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was quite nice and prices very reasonable. Unfortunately, the orange tablecloth on our table showed old stains, I guess they couldn't wash out. This lets the appearance of the whole restaurant down. I don't wish to sound too negative as the food was very nice. I would recommend this restaurant.

May 29, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  4      Service  7      Value  8     

The food was great, tasty and good value. The Sheesha Garden (courtyard) was not appealing as the fluro lighting was very bright and harsh. With the right lighting it would be a much nicer environment.

May 28, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

We dined here a few nights ago using a cudo voucher and were both pleasantly surprised. We both had mixed mains, tea and turkish delight. Everything was fresh and beautifully cooked. There was so much food for what we had paid and we didn't get treated like second class citizens like other places do when you use a voucher. We will definitely be back!

May 28, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  6      Service  9      Value  9     

There is a lot of good food in Concord but this is clearly the best. Great for a special occasion, great service and the food is really lovely.

May 27, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  4     

I've tried this place a few times now. The most decent coffee this side of George Street but gosh you feel ripped off given the barista doesn't seem to know how to pour the milk. Once the froth was half my cup and other time, the coffee cup is never filled properly with the milk but instead heaps of froth.

May 27, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

5 of us ate there for lunch. The food is among the best Lebanese food any of us have eaten, with two of us having eaten many times in the Lebanese restaurants in Cleveland St, Surry Hills,in the 1980's, and another two eating similar food travelling around Jordan and Egypt.

The new chef prepares everything fresh on the premises. The set menus are a great option if, like we found, the menu is overwhelming. We ordered 4 set menus for 5 people and there was still too much food, though it was all delicious.

The service is spot on, interested and caring, and always there well before we needed to ask. They even brought out a chocolate slice with a candle on when the waiter found out it was my sister's birthday.

Vegetarians are well catered for and the waiter was very particular in pointing out what food I should avoid (dairy and wheat intolerance).

This place is highly recommended and we will definitely be back!

May 27, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

I would say one of the best restaurants Harris Park has to offer. The Food all the way to Service had little to nothing to complain about. I went with some of my co workers after one of our major deals had finalised to have some celebratory drinks and authentic Indian food. The greeting prompt, as soon as we walked to the front door there was a waiter ready to greet us, who gladly opened the door for us to walk in.

With the pleasantries completed we were Asked where we'd prefer to sit and dine, not just shoved in some corner to be forgotten. As soon as we previewed the menu, and decided to order the waiter was ready, some of my co workers were non Indian and the waiter have a vast knowledge of the food and how it could be completed with condiments.

After the order was taken, a man from the bar comes to ask for drinks, his knowledge again extensive as well as the array of alcoholic beverages they had from you local VB to a Top Shelf Margerita. We all ordered cocktails which were beautifully garnished and one of the best I've had.

The food came out in good time, the longer it takes the better it should be right? 'Im telling you the entrees (Chicken Tandoori, Fish Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Prawns Tandoori) were worth every single minute for which we had to wait. I felt like I was in India again. In due time the entree plates were removed and the perfectly timed main course had arrived. The presentation of the curries, I must say one of the best in Harris Park.

You could literally see the richness of the food gleaming at you. As we dug in, I could taste the aromas and masalas used delicately to provide the sensations of hot and spicy. What can I say about the naan bread. Perfect. The most even, thin and crispy naan I have ever eaten, just the way I like it.

After we had devoured ourselves silly, we were stuffed. We would've loved to try the Kulfis and Faludas which Chutney had to offer, but I had to leave something for next time. Also tells alot about the portion size of their curries and condiments. Large.

Gladly I had asked the waiter to give the Owner and Chef a thumbs up and that we had a lovely time. To my amazement the Chef walked out and personally thanked me. Wow a first in an Indian Restaurant in Harris Park.

The exciting plesantaries were dealt with and I was on my way home. An experience of a lifetime. If by now you haven't understood what to do I'll say it. Go to Chutneys!

May 26, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  6      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

We went there for a dinner before going onto our movie. Food came out quickly and staff were attentive and helpful and tapas are delicious. However, the drinks selection could be improved.

Ambience is quite nice. Restaurant feels cosy but in a nice way. It is a great little gem in crows nest. We discovered it on the way home and glad we did.

May 26, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

Mixed review for this one. Started with the Bharwan Mushrooms which were divine, and I've been tempted to come back just for them. However, for the main, I felt incredibly let down by their prawns which were remarkably tasteless. (Literally, I remarked all night about it, wondering how it would even be possible to take All the flavour out of a prawn).

That said, the curry sauce was nice, and my partner very much enjoyed his dish (the Handi – La – Jawab), so that brought their score back up a bit. Might go back, but would avoid any seafood dishes.

May 26, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  10     

What a hidden gem this restaurant is. Had the pleasure of dining here on Thursday night after purchasing a voucher off one of the internet sites and so pleased I did.

The food was alot better cooked and presented than alot of restaurants I have been to in the City. A chef that actually knows what a semi rear steak is, such a pleasure to eat. As for the desserts well the senses both visual and taste were sent into overload. Many thanks for a meal to remember will be returning again and maybe even on a night when there is a floorshow on.

May 26, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

The mix plate was generous and very fresh and delicious. The staff were busy but attentive, and was a nice touch when they brought out nice hot cinnamon tea for everyone in the restaurant.

May 26, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  10     

The previous review makes me laugh a little... oh well.

As it says in bold above, Lal Qila is definitely a place to go for Pakistani dishes. The Indian on the menu is probably there for the less adventurous. But those food fraidy cats, they would be missing out, because, (surprisingly?) Pakistani food is pretty awesome. Why didn't we know about this?

Please ignore the previous advice, do order the specials. They are delicious, authentic (like I would know) and generous. Many are double or quadruple size (which is why they cost more - duh).

The waitstaff are informative and entertaining. There was a minor sauce spilling incident, but I'm going to let that go.

Value was excellent. A large group (10) ate to the point of being stuffed for around $20 each, with heaps of take away containers of food at the end of the night. That said, we were mostly drinking water.

Decor is the only major thing I could fault. It's nice and cozy, but chairs look a bit like you're at a function, a wedding maybe even. However, peripheral distractions became inconsequential when eating delicious (exciting) food.

May 25, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  5     

Love the food here and I miss the indian girls although the new staff are great. Just a bit pricey to frequent as much as I would like. I'm happy people feel like children are not welcome here as the last thing I want when I go out to dinner is whinging children around me, I'd sooner go hungry. More buy one main get one free please Ziaka!

May 23, 2012

2 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  2      Value  1     

Went along expecting an amazing Indian meal given the price and reviews. We arrived and the inside area is tired and feels very plain/open. We got a table outside which was nice as we over looked Darling Harbour.

The service was awful, not welcoming and they gave the impression you're just another customer so hurry up and order then leave. Not what you expect when paying $29 for a curry. Food was tasteless, myself and my husband ordered 2 different meals and both tasted bland. The rice was fine. We would not recommend to anyone, even if it was cheap. Will not be returning.

May 22, 2012

3.3 Below Average

Food  2      Ambience  7      Service  1      Value  3     

We ordered veg briyani and few other mains. The veg briyani was horrible, no salt n too much of other spices.

Service is also not good, after we mentioned that the food didn't look fresh, we were told bluntly. "Other customers like it". In total horrible food n service.

May 20, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  9     

We went here on a voucher deal trying something different, this place was fantastic! a true 'authentic' casual kind of place.

Here's why: Main reason - the food was simply excellent. Its the sort of Lebanese food you would get off the street in cafes or casual restaurants in Lebanon. Unpretentious, generous servings, good hummus and dips, good skewer/kebabs. Superb turkish delight! we also fondly enjoyed the entree of pickled cucumber and odd purple looking veges served with basil leaves.

At first sight you think "this is just salty and weird and why would I want to eat this" but upon combining the flavours together you get delightful, fresh and surprisingly pleasing bites. The food really is the highlight. And the service should get mention as well, lovely people who were quiet but very accommodating with 0 hassle for our requests.

Only downside to the place is that in Sydney the atmosphere of this place (casual old school, can look like a cafeteria or something) is not suited for those who like their atmosphere.

Great choice for authentic Lebanese, true to its roots.

May 20, 2012