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Abu Noaas Restaurant

41 Bonwick St, Fawkner VIC 3060, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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41 Bonwick St, Fawkner VIC 3060, Australia

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+61 3 9359 4290
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Abu Noaas Restaurant

Fawkner’s home for hearty Iraqi dining piles tables high with tender lamb quzi, slow-cooked dlimeya, and blistered flatbreads fresh from the oven. Locals make the trip for breakfast—specifically warm, flaky sheets of kahi pastry layered with rich buffalo caymer and honey. Expect massive communal platters, warm service, and house-made pickles alongside glasses of piping hot cardamom tea poured on the house.

  • Traditional Iraqi Breakfast: Mornings feature layered kahi pastry served alongside rich buffalo clotted cream (caymer).
  • Complimentary Tea & Fresh Bread: Meals arrive with hot cardamom tea, fresh-baked bread, and crisp house pickles on the house.
  • Abundant Group Platters: Feast-sized platters of grilled meats, spiced rice, and lamb quzi routinely guarantee leftovers.
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Key Advantages

Why guests choose Abu Noaas Restaurant for authentic Iraqi dining

  • Authentic Heritage Iraqi Recipes

    Tender lamb quzi, authentic dlimeya, and seasoned grilled meats prepared with traditional Iraqi spices and techniques.

    The lamb was incredibly tender, and the Dlimeya was authentic and rich in flavor.

    Amir F

  • Abundant Portion Sizes

    Massive family platters and generous individual portions that routinely provide hearty second meals.

    The portions are ridiculous, not even once we managed to finish the food, we always end up taking the rest in a container

    Haitham Fakhri

  • Warm Familial Hospitality

    Welcoming hospitality and genuine table service that creates an immediate feeling of being at home.

    the ladies staff were fabulous, they made you feel like home.

    Ali Alani

  • Nostalgic Childhood Comfort

    Traditional home-cooked comfort dishes like fasulye evoke fond childhood memories and authentic roots.

    What an incredible food experience—took me straight back to my childhood with the taste of the fasulye.

    Cafer Yamacli

  • Traditional Morning Kahi & Caymer

    Specialized morning dishes featuring flaky honey kahi pastry paired with rich buffalo clotted cream.

    The sweet honey pastries (kahi) topped with clotted cream are indulgent and to die for, especially for breakfast.

    Monica Chong

  • Complimentary Tea & Fresh Bread

    Hospitality extended through complimentary fragrant cardamom tea and fresh warm bread served with meals.

    The staff were incredibly welcoming and even treated us to complementary tea, which was a lovely touch.

    Aquiline George Neville

Signature grilled meats, slow-cooked lamb, and house-made specialties

  • Iraqi Kebab

    the lamb quzi and Iraqi kebab were the absolute highlights

    Aquiline George Neville

  • Shawarma

    I always come back for the shawarma rolls. They are so good, full of flavour, juicy and made perfectly.

    Mick Charkas

  • Falafel

    One of the best falafel plates in town - crunchy, light and a generous serving for $14.

    Monica Chong

  • Quzi Lamb

    We ordered the Quzi Lamb, Dlimeya, and Falafel, and every single dish was a 10/10. The lamb was incredibly tender

    Amir F

Other favorites

Traditional breakfast pastries, complimentary cardamom tea, and classic home-style stews

  • Kahi-wa-caymer

    Next day I had breakfast which was kahi-wa-caymer (sweet pastry with cream of buffalo milk)

    Ayhem HajBAKER

  • Cardamom Tea

    we tried the tea as well...it was fragrant with a hint of cardamom...we left very content with the simple yet flavourful dishes

    V V

  • Okra Soup

    Okra soup is amazing 10/10

    Haseeb Shoaib

  • Fasulye

    the fasulye was just like something straight out of Iraq

    Aussie Reviews

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary traditions that go beyond standard dining expectations.

  • Complimentary Cardamom Tea

    Guests are welcomed with complimentary warm cups of tea brewed fragrant with a hint of cardamom.

  • House-Baked Bread & Pickles On the House

    Meals arrive accompanied by warm slices of freshly baked Iraqi bread served with crisp pickled cabbage, radish, and pickles.

  • Traditional Kahi & Buffalo Caymer Breakfast

    The kitchen accommodates morning diners with traditional sweet kahi pastry served alongside rich buffalo clotted cream (caymer).

  • Warm Late-Arrival Hospitality

    Staff graciously accommodate guests who arrive right before closing time, seating and serving full hot meals without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large are the portion sizes?

Yes. Servings are massive, whether ordering main meat dishes like Quzi lamb or party platters, and guests frequently take leftover food home in containers.

Are there vegetarian options available?

Yes. Vegetarian choices include falafel plates, okra soup (bamiya), seasoned rice, fresh salads, and complimentary Iraqi bread.

Does the restaurant serve breakfast?

Yes. In addition to lunch and dinner fare, the restaurant prepares traditional Iraqi breakfast dishes such as kahi-wa-caymer (flaky sweet pastry topped with buffalo clotted cream) alongside cardamom tea.

Are complimentary bread and tea served with meals?

Yes. Diners are typically welcomed with complimentary hot cardamom tea, fresh Iraqi bread (samoon), and pickled vegetables with their meals.

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