Salma Restaurant Newtown
111 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Lebanese restaurant · Arab restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–23:00 |
Menu
BREAKFAST BANQUET - EGGS
- SHAKSHUKA$16.00
2 free-range eggs baked in slow-spiced tomato sauce, & onion, topped with feta, & served with bread.
- EGGS BIL AWARMA$15.00
Eggs, Minced Lamb Confit, Sumac
- EGGS BIL SUJUK$16.00
Pan cooked eggs in butter, Sujuk, topped with mixed spices
- MFARAKET BATATA$16.00
Crispy potatoes, creamy free-range eggs, and a dash of spices
- EGGS BIL SHANKLISH$16.00
cooked eggs in butter, Shankleesh, topped with mixed spices
- Hummus$9.00
- Smoky Eggplant$11.00
ALL DAY MENU - COLD MEZZE
- VINE LEAVES BIL ZEIT$16.00
Tender vine leaves stuffed with rice, parsley, tomato, mint, onion, simmered in olive oil with a touch of pomegranate
- MUHAMMARA DIP$16.00
Roasted walnuts, sundried capsicum, tahini, Aleppo spice, and pomegranate molasses, finished with a touch of breadcrumbs
- LABNEH DIP$15.00
Creamy house-made strained yoghurt, drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika
- KIBBEH NAYEH BEIRUTIEH$24.00
Finely minced veal fillet mixed with crushed wheat, fresh herbs, and chef's spices. Drizzled with olive oil a perfectly balanced Lebanese delicacy
ALL DAY MENU - FROM THE GARDEN
- TABOULI$18.00
Finely chopped parsley, tomato, mint, shallot, and bulgur, tossed in lemon and olive oil
- FATTOUSH$18.00
Lebanese garden salad with crispy pita, sumac, tangy pomegranate molasses dressing
- CRISPY MISSONY SALAD$19.00
Crispy noodles, Tiger prawns, Avocado, Crunchy cabbage, light mayo dressing
- ROCKET HALLOUMI SALAD$19.00
Wild rocket, grilled Cyprus Halloumi, cherry tomato, onion, Kalamata olives & walnuts
HOT MEZZE
- REAL FALAFEL$15.00
Crispy house-made falafel served on creamy hummus and topped with tahini sauce
- KIBBEH MISHWIEH$22.00
Char-grilled kibbeh made with bulgur, lamb, onion, and pine nuts. Served with cucumber yoghurt
- HOMMOS BIL LAHME$24.00
Creamy hummus topped with pan-fried lamb, spiced with Baharat, and finished with toasted nuts
- SAMBOUSEK (CHEESE OR LAMB)$16.00
Hand-made Lebanese pastries filled with melted cheese or spiced minced lamb
- KIBBEH$18.00
Golden-fried bulgur shells filled with spiced minced lamb, onion, and pine nuts
- HALLOUMI HONEY CARAMELISED$19.00
Grilled Cyprus Halloumi with Tasmanian honey, sun-dried figs, walnuts, and a fresh basil drizzle
- BATATA KIZBARA$14.00
Crispy potato cubes tossed with coriander, garlic, lemon, and a hint of chilli in our house sauce
- MARTINI ZA'ATAR DYNAMITE PRAWNS$19.00
Crispy prawns tossed in creamy zaʼatar-spiced sauce, served in a martini glass
- LEBANESE MAKANEK$17.00
Sautéed lamb sausages cooked in butter and lemon, finished with pomegranate molasses
- CRISPY CALAMARI$19.00
Fennel-spiced and lightly coated, served with zesty lemon Aioli
- GARLIC TIGER PRAWNS$22.00
Grilled prawns in rose tomato sauce, served hot with garlic bread
SALMA CHEF SIGNATURE
- KOUSA ABLAMA$34.00
Baby zucchini stuffed with lamb and pine nuts, simmered in yoghurt sauce, served with fragrant rice
- JORDANIAN LAMB MANSAF$36.00
Slow-cooked lamb in a rich, tangy jameed (fermented dried yoghurt) sauce, served over fragrant rice and topped with toasted nuts.
- WARAK ENAB BI LAHME$36.00
Stuffed vine leaves with rice and braised lamb, slow-cooked with lemon & herbs, served with mint cucumber yoghurt
- LEVANTINE CHICKEN MUSHROOM$28.00
Grilled chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, saffron mashed potato, & seasonal vegetables
- MANSAF LAHAM MANDI RICE$36.00
Aromatic rice topped with fall-off-the-bone lamb shank. Served with dakkous and yoghurt sauces
- AL-BASHA W ASAKRO$34.00
Homemade kibbeh and shish Barak in creamy yoghurt sauce, topped with toasted nuts, served with rice
- SAMAKI HARRAH$38.00
Crusted Fresh barramundi fillet served with spicy tahini sauce & rice
- ANGUS EYE FILLET$54.00
The most tender steak, nurtured in our special marinade, seasonal vegetable, mashed potatoes, mushroom or gravy sauce
FROM FLAME CHAR-GRILLED
- CHICKEN SHISH TAWOOK$27.00
Marinated chicken breast cubes, grilled and served with saffron rice, tabouli, toum, and pita bread
- LAMB KOFTA$29.00
Well-marinated lamb with baharat spices, served with chips, tabouli, hummus, and pita
- LAHEM MESHWI LAMB$32.00
Grilled lamb cubes marinated in Baharat, served with chips, salad, hummus, and pita bread
- MIXED GRILL PLATTER$39.00
Trio of lamb rump, chicken Tawook, and lamb kofta skewers. Served with hummus, garlic toum, chips, and pita
- SALMA SIGNATURE MIXED PLATTER$67.00
Lamb rump, chicken Tawook, lamb kofta, falafel, hummus, garlic dip, chips, and pita bread
- SEAFOOD PLATTER$97.00
King prawns, barramundi, tiger prawns in napolitana sauce, crispy calamari, seasonal vegetables, chips, and lemon aioli
PLATES FULL OF FLAVOURS
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA TACOS$34.00
Marinated chicken with capsicum and onion, garlic dip, and pickles
- SIZZLING LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN$34.00
Grilled chicken in creamy garlic lemon sauce with seasonal vegetables and rice.
- SIZZLING BEEF SHAWARMA$38.00
Tender Angus rump with capsicum, onion, parsley, tahini, chips, and pickles
- SIZZLING KING PRAWNS$45.00
Char-grilled prawns marinated in chermoula. Served with seasonal vegetables and chips
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
- MOUSSAKA$22.00
A rustic stew of baked eggplant, chickpeas, tomato, capsicum, garlic, & onion, served with bread
- ARNABEET - EARTHY FLAVOURS$18.00
Golden-fried cauliflower with cumin, coriander chermoula, and tahini sauce
- NEWTOWN PLATE$27.00
Hummus, falafel, cauliflower, vine leaves, tabouli, and pickles - a vibrant plant-based mezze plate
KIDS MENU
- SHISH TAWOOK$16.00
Grilled chicken skewer with chips and tomato sauce
- LAMB KOFTA$16.00
Lamb kofta skewer with chips and tomato sauce
- CHICKEN NUGGETS$16.00
8 crispy nuggets served with chips and tomato sauce
- SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE$18.00
Slow braised beef in tomato sauce, Parmesan
SIDES
- TABOULI$11.00
parsley, burghul, tomato, onion, lemon, olive oil
- GARDEN SALAD$11.00
tomato, cucumber, lettuce, capsicum, red radish, dressing
- GARLIC BREAD$7.00
Toasted garlic bread.
- POTATO CHIPS$11.00
served with tomato & aioli sauce
- SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES$11.00
Pan-tossed in olive oil and herbs
- ORGANIC MASHED POTATO$9.00
Creamy mash made with organic potatoes
- SAFFRON RICE$9.00
Fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron