Billing itself as "a little piece of Turkey in the heart of Richmond," this convivial Melbourne restaurant provides a traditional tent atmosphere with cushion seating, Persian rugs and live belly dancing shows every weekend. Shish kebabs, kofte beef croquettes, baked eggplant with yoghurt sauce, homestyle red kidney beans and falafel are just some of the traditional foods you'll find in this popular Turkish eatery. On weekends the Kilim offers four-course set meals for large groups who want to enjoy the belly dancing or rent out one of the private rooms. Vegetarian set meals are also available.
The Kilim
366 Victoria St., Richmond
Melbourne VIC 3121
Australia
011 (+61) 3 9428-5982
www.thekilim.com.au
This authentic Turkish restaurant in Windsor is named after the Marmara region of Turkey, which is famous for its Iskender kebabs. Established in 1980, Marmara is one of the oldest Turkish restaurants in Melbourne. Choose from a variety of typical Turkish kebabs, mixed grills, vegetarian dishes, feta cheese pizzas and side dishes. Marmara also offers a number of popular Turkish beverages, including the yogurt-based ayran, Turkish lemonade, Turkish coffee, Efe's Premium Pilsner Beer and raki, an anise-flavored non-sweet alcohol widely consumed in the region. Marmara is also available for take out.
Marmara
68 Chapel St., Windsor
Melbourne VIC 3181
Australia
011 (+61) 3 9510 6944
www.marmara.net.au
Over the last thirty years, Alasya has gone from being a tiny Turkish eatery to a multidimensional business venture including a wholesale bakery, retail butcher and full dine-in restaurant. This restaurant prepares both traditional and contemporary meals reflecting the diversity of the modern Turkish kitchen. Alasya offers dozens of different meze, small appetizers served before the meal, including pancar, hummus, pumpkin dip, tahini, tabbuli, avocado and rice pilaf. Five different set tasting menus let you customize your meal and experience the wealth of meat, seafood and vegetarian options. Alasya also does a number of pides, Turkish-style pizzas topped with feta, ricotta, spicy sausage, spinach, egg and minced meat.
Alasya
555 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Melbourne VIC 3056
Australia
011 (+61) 3 9387 0713
www.alasya.com.au
